Avoiding Extravagance and Showiness

What does the term 'berfoya-foya' mean?

• A state of confusion or disorder.

• A traditional dance from West Africa.

• A popular dish made with rice and beans.

• A type of fruit found in tropical regions.

List two negative impacts of riya' on personal relationships.

• Strengthened emotional bonds and connections.

• 1. Jealousy and resentment among individuals. 2. Lack of trust and sincerity in relationships.

• Increased communication and understanding between individuals.

• Enhanced collaboration and teamwork.

What are three characteristics of a person exhibiting sum'ah?

• Ignorance

• 1. Humility 2. Sincerity 3. Self-awareness

• Arrogance

• Deceitfulness

How can one practice moderation to avoid berfoya-foya?

• Focus solely on quantity over quality.

• Ignore personal preferences and indulge freely.

• Set clear limits and prioritize quality.

• Avoid setting any limits on consumption.

Explain how riya' can affect one's spiritual life.

• Riya' can negatively impact one's spiritual life by fostering insincerity and distracting from genuine worship.

• Riya' promotes deeper connections with the divine.

• Riya' has no effect on spiritual life.

• Riya' enhances one's sincerity in worship.

What is a practical step to reduce the desire for sum'ah?

• Avoid any form of self-reflection or evaluation.

• Focus on sincere intentions in actions.

• Seek public recognition for achievements.

• Engage in actions solely for personal gain.

How does berfoya-foya relate to financial responsibility?

• Berfoya-foya has no impact on financial decision-making.

• Berfoya-foya relates to financial responsibility by promoting mindful resource management.

• Berfoya-foya is a type of investment strategy.

• Berfoya-foya encourages reckless spending habits.

Describe a situation where riya' might occur in daily life.

• A person volunteers at a local shelter purely for personal fulfillment.

• A person donates to charity to be seen as generous by friends rather than out of a sincere desire to help.

• A person shares their charitable actions on social media to inspire others.

• A person donates anonymously to help those in need without seeking recognition.

What mindset can help prevent the development of sum'ah?

• A mindset of indifference and neglect.

• A mindset of humility and self-awareness.

• A mindset of arrogance and self-promotion.

• A mindset of competition and comparison.

Why is it important to avoid berfoya-foya in a community setting?

• It encourages open conflict and misunderstandings.

• It promotes individualism over community values.

• It helps in building stronger competition among members.

• It is important to avoid berfoya-foya to maintain harmony and effective communication in the community.