A religious person created a Facebook page in their name to share religious matters, intending to both seek closeness to God and introduce themselves to others. For instance, they wanted to work for people who are looking for a trustworthy and religious young man, so they introduced themselves in a way that would allow these people to understand their political views and religious beliefs. The same applies to marriage, making it easier for a girl’s family to know about him in a general sense regarding his life and beliefs. Is this considered showing off, given that this person does not seek praise from others?
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei and Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect them):
Showing off in such matters is prohibited. However, there may be a legitimate reason to inform others about one's actions, which could be a means of seeking closeness to God. In this case, it would not be considered showing off or seeking fame, either in essence or in ruling. Therefore, one should avoid sharing anything with the intention of showing off, especially regarding acts of worship meant to draw closer to God, or sharing it with the intention of receiving praise from people. Your statements should not include anything that is contrary to reality. Thus, if your actions are free from these two issues, there is no problem.
May you be successful in all good.
Source:
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him): Fiqh of the Guardian: Rulings on Virtual Space + Special Inquiry: 1, 2.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him): Official Website + Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 2, Introduction, M 38