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.
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.
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.
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