Re: --Showing off Non-Stop
The reason why such issues exist in our societies to such an extent is bcoz we are far from the teaching of Quran adn hadith... if b4 showing off, one stopped to think whether or not Allah SWT is pleased with it or not, MOST ppl would think twice...
The Prophet of Guidance (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) told us about the signs of a person’s success:
“Allaah does not look at the outward appearance or wealth of any one of you, but He looks at your hearts and deeds.” (Narrated by Muslim from the hadeeth of Abu Hurayrah).
“Verily, the most honourable of you with Allaah is that (believer) who has At-Taqwaa” [al-Hujuraat 49:13]
“But spend not wastefully (your wealth) in the manner of a spendthrift. Verily, the spendthrifts are brothers of the Shayaateen (devils), and the Shaytaan (Devil-Satan) is ever ungrateful to his Lord” [al-Israa’ 17:26-27]
“And those who, when they spend, are neither extravagant nor niggardly, but hold a medium (way) between those (extremes)” [al-Furqaan 25:67].
“O Children of Adam! Take your adornment (by wearing your clean clothes) while praying [and going round (the Tawaaf of ) the Ka‘bah] and eat and drink but waste not by extravagance, certainly He (Allaah) likes not Al-Musrifoon (those who waste by extravagance).” [al-A’raaf 7:31]
The punishment for showing off may come to pass in this world, not in the Hereafter. Abu Hurayrah reported that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Whilst a man was walking arrogantly admiring himself and his clothes, Allaah caused the earth to swallow him and he is suffering in it until the Day of Resurrection." (Reported by Muslim, no. 2088).
Personally, I show off (not in a bad way) when I buy good things on a sale.... :) I bought my Mum an Abaya which was originally $90, but then new stock came and they were clearing out stuff, and she go it for $50! Subhanallah!
^^ Thanks for sharing ...very informative:)