How does a girl overcome her fear of showing off (riyaa') which leads to a decrease in acts of worship, knowing that riyaa' is based on the servant's intention, and what is the interpretation of her feeling of fluctuating faith linked to periods of study and vacation?
Fear of showing off (riya') is a characteristic of the people of faith, while letting it discourage one from righteous deeds is a trick of Satan. If a deed was initially sincere, and then the intention to show off occurred, it must be resisted, and it will not cause harm. Faith is not related to age, and faith increases and decreases, especially with the presence of preoccupations like studying. One must be keen on everything that increases faith, such as beneficial knowledge, righteous deeds, and communication with righteous women.
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