Urdu Dictionary
Arabic · noun · Character & Virtue

Riya

रिया
said ri-yaa
also written: Riyaa
Meaning

Hypocrisy, ostentation, showy display of piety to be seen by others.

Usage & notes

A keen target of Iqbal's reformist scorn: worship and virtue performed for show (riya-kaari) hollow out true faith.

Related words
SANSKRIT

Dikhaava

Show, pretence, ostentatious display for effect.

PERSIAN

Namaaish

Display, exhibition, ostentation, showing off.

ARABIC

Nifaaq

Hypocrisy, dissension, double-dealing.

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