what is the arabic term for praising or adoring someone for excellence other than allah swt?

i get confused if it is riya

Maryam2013-04-21T10:21:15Z

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Worshiping anyone WITH Allah is called Shirk شرك
Worshiping anyone BUT Allah is called Kufr كفر

Riya is total different thing, Riya is doing good deeds in order to be praised by others, and it leads to Nifaq

JustMe2013-04-21T17:35:29Z

Stupid(change it to Arabic) I guess.. :) Because to adore someone more than God is just stupid and pointless. I care about Zayn Malik and so many more..but I still place God on the top for my praise and love.

?2013-04-21T18:09:11Z

riya is doing good deeds only to show off

?2013-04-21T17:17:05Z

mashallah
ismallah
tabarakallah

Arif2013-04-21T17:21:11Z

habibi haya haya