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Is the fear of showing off (riya') considered showing off itself?

No, the fear of showing off is not necessarily considered showing off. As Sahl ibn Abdullah al-Tustari and Al-Shafi'i stated, only the sincere truly understand what showing off is, implying that those who fear it are often sincere.

Who are the people who truly understand what showing off (riya') is?

According to Sahl ibn Abdullah al-Tustari and Al-Shafi'i, only the sincere (al-mukhlasun) truly understand what showing off is. These are individuals who are concerned about the purity of their intentions and fear falling into the trap of showing off.

What is the potential danger if the fear of showing off (riya') becomes overwhelming?

If the fear of showing off becomes so overwhelming that it controls a person and prevents them from performing good deeds, then this is a situation to be concerned about for the individual. This excessive fear can hinder one's spiritual progress.