Tafsir Al-Jalalayn: Al-Maa'un, Ayah 6
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Tafsir
(Who would be seen (at worship)) who would show off their prayer when they see people praying while abstain from praying when not seen.
Related Hadiths
He who wants to publicise (his deeds), Allah will publicise (his humility), and he who makes a hypocritical display (of his deeds), Allah will make a display of him.
If anyone wants to have his deeds widely publicised, Allah will publicise (his humiliation). And if anyone makes a hypocritical display (of his deeds) Allah will make a display of him.
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "He who lets the people hear of his good deeds intentionally, to win their praise, Allah will let the people know his real intention (on the Day of Resurrection), and he who doe...
"One of the portents of the Hour will be that people will show off in building Masjids."
"No one tells the stories to the people (for the purpose of exhortation) except a ruler, one appointed by a ruler, or a show-off."
Al-Jalalayn Commentary
those who make a pretence with prayers and otherwise