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Danger Of Hypocrisy
By: Captshittu Date: July 29, 2017, 10:22 am
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THE DANGER OF HYPOCRISY
What is hypocrisy and how dangerous is it for the
Muslims?
Hypocrisy is a serious sickness and a great crime. It
means making an outward display of Islam whilst
inwardly concealing kufr. Hypocrisy is more dangerous
than kufr (disbelief) and the punishment for it is more
severe, because it is kufr mixed with Islam and its
harmful effects are greater. Hence Allaah will put the
hypocrites in the lowest level of Hell, as He says
(interpretation of the meaning):
“Verily, the hypocrites will be in the lowest depth
(grade) of the Fire; no helper will you find for them[al-
Nisaa’ 4:145]
The hypocrites are always confused, always planning
deceit and plots. Although outwardly they appear to be
with the believers, inwardly they are with the kaafireen.
So sometimes they are inclined towards the believers
and sometimes they are inclined towards the kaafireen.
“(They are) swaying between this and that, belonging
neither to these nor to those; and he whom Allaah sends
astray, you will not find for him a way (to the truth —
Islam)”[al-Nisaa’ 4:143 – interpretation of the meaning]
Because of the corruption of their hearts, the hypocrites
are the most averse of mankind to the religion of Allaah,
as Allaah tells us about them (interpretation of the
meaning):
“And when it is said to them: ‘Come to what Allaah has
sent down and to the Messenger (Muhammad),’ you
(Muhammad) see the hypocrites turn away from you
(Muhammad) with aversion”
[al-Nisaa’ 4:61]
The dealings of the hypocrites revolve around their own
interests. When they meet the believers, they make a
show of belief and loyalty, in order to deceive the
believers and as an action of dissimulation, hoping for
whatever good and war-booty they have. But when they
meet their masters and chiefs, they say, we are with you
in your shirk and kufr. Allaah says concerning them
(interpretation of the meaning):
“And when they meet those who believe, they say: “We
believe,” but when they are alone with their Shayaateen
(devils — polytheists, hypocrites), they say: “Truly, we
are with you; verily, we were but mocking
Allaah mocks at them and gives them increase in their
wrong-doing to wander blindly”[al-Baqarah 2:14-15]
The hypocrites have many characteristics, the worst and
most serious of which is disbelief in Allaah. Allaah says
(interpretation of the meaning):
“And when it is said to them (hypocrites): ‘Believe as
the people (followers of Muhammad, Al-Ansaar and Al-
Muhaajiroon) have believed,’ they say: ‘Shall we believe
as the fools have believed?’ Verily, they are the fools,
but they know not”[al-Baqarah 2:13]
Among their characteristics are enmity and envy
( hasad ) towards the believers, as Allaah says
(interpretation of the meaning):
“If good befalls you (O Muhammad), it grieves them, but
if a calamity overtakes you, they say: ‘We took our
precaution beforehand’ and they turn away rejoicing”[al-
Tawbah 9:50]
Among their characteristics is mockery of Allaah, His
Messenger and His religion. Allaah says (interpretation
of the meaning):
“If you ask them (about this), they declare: ‘We were
only talking idly and joking.’ Say: ‘Was it at Allaah, and
His Ayaat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs,
revelations, etc.) and His Messenger that you were
mocking?’
Make no excuse; you disbelieved after you had
believed”[al-Tawbah 9:65-66]
Among their characteristics is that they spread
corruption on earth, with disbelief, hypocrisy and sins.
Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“And when it is said to them: ‘Make not mischief on the
earth,’ they say: ‘We are only peacemakers.’
Verily, they are the ones who make mischief, but they
perceive not”[al-Baqarah 2:11-12]
Among their characteristics are slander and lies. Allaah
tells us about them (interpretation of the meaning):
“They swear by Allaah that they are truly, of you while
they are not of you, but they are a people (hypocrites)
who are afraid (that you may kill them)”[al-Tawbah
9:56]
Among their characteristics is that they enjoin what is
evil and forbid what is good, and they are stingy with
their wealth. Allaah says concerning them (interpretation
of the meaning):
“The hypocrites, men and women, are one from another;
they enjoin (on the people) Al-Munkar (i.e. disbelief and
polytheism of all kinds and all that Islam has
forbidden), and forbid (people) from Al-Ma‘roof (i.e.
Islamic Monotheism and all that Islam orders one to do),
and they close their hands [from giving (spending in
Allaah’s Cause) alms]. They have forgotten Allaah, so
He has forgotten them. Verily, the hypocrites are the
Faasiqoon (rebellious, disobedient to Allaah)”[al-Tawbah
9:67]
Among their characteristics are greed and avarice:
“And of them are some who accuse you (O Muhammad)
in the matter of (the distribution of) the alms. If they are
given part thereof, they are pleased, but if they are not
given thereof, behold! They are enraged![al-Tawbah 9: 58
– interpretation of the meaning]
Among their characteristics are those which were
described by the Messenger (peace and blessings of
Allaah be upon him):
“There are four (characteristics), whoever has all of
them is a complete hypocrite, and whoever has some of
them has some element of hypocrisy, unless he gives it
up: when he speaks, he lies; when he makes a treaty, he
betrays it; when he makes a promise, he breaks it; when
he quarrels, he resorts to insults.”(Narrated by Muslim,
53)
Among their characteristics is a concern with
appearances and fancy speech whilst they are inwardly
corrupt. Allaah says concerning them (interpretation of
the meaning):
“And when you look at them, their bodies please you;
and when they speak, you listen to their words. They are
as blocks of wood propped up. They think that every cry
is against them. They are the enemies, so beware of
them. May Allaah curse them! How are they denying (or
deviating from) the Right Path?”[al-Munaafiqoon 63:4]
If the kuffaar are obvious enemies from without, then the
hypocrites are hidden enemies from within. They are
more harmful and more dangerous to the Muslims,
because they mix with them and know their situation.
Allaah has decreed that the ultimate destiny of the
kuffaar and hypocrites will be in Hell:
“Surely, Allaah will collect the hypocrites and
disbelievers all together in Hell”[al-Nisaa’ 4:140 –
interpretation of the meaning]
But because of the seriousness of the harm they cause,
the hypocrites will be in the lowest level of Hell, as
Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Verily, the hypocrites will be in the lowest depth
(grade) of the Fire”[al-Nisaa’ 4:145]
Because the danger posed to the Muslim ummah by the
kuffaar and hypocrites is so great, Allaah commanded
His Messenger to strive against them:
“O Prophet (Muhammad)! Strive hard against the
disbelievers and the hypocrites, and be severe against
them; their abode will be Hell, and worst indeed is that
destination”
[al-Tahreem 66:9 – interpretation of the meaning]
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