Is it necessary for one who adheres to the Islamic appearance, represented by dress, beard, miswak, and going to the mosque, to seclude himself from people for fear of fame?

The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, forbade clothing of fame (libās al-shuhrah), which is clothing worn by an individual to distinguish himself, or out of arrogance, or to display religiosity, and by which he deviates from what people commonly wear. However, if one wears a garment that conforms to the Sunnah in its appearance, it is not considered clothing of fame.

Regarding isolation (ʿuzlah), mixing with people (mukhālaṭah) is better if it is for gaining and imparting benefit, enjoining good and forbidding evil, and enduring harm. However, a believer should associate with upright people and avoid excessive mixing with disobedient individuals, except for the purpose of daʿwah (inviting to Islam).

Ibn al-Qayyim divided mixing into four types: 1. Mixing like food: These are the scholars of Allah, and mixing with them is entirely profitable. 2. Mixing like medicine: This is needed when necessary for matters of livelihood and transactions. 3. Mixing like a disease: This is mixing that exceeds what is necessary. 4. Mixing that is entirely destructive: These are the people of innovation (bidʿah) and misguidance.