NIFAQ (HYPOCRISY)NIFAQ (HYPOCRISY)

It is opposite to iman.It is opposite to iman. There are two types of nifaq:There are two types of nifaq:1) 1) Nifaq in beliefNifaq in belief It takes one out of the folds of Islam.It takes one out of the folds of Islam. It refers to someone who openly declares acceptance of It refers to someone who openly declares acceptance of

Islam, while in his heart he actually does not belief in and Islam, while in his heart he actually does not belief in and hates Islam.hates Islam.

Also referred as double-tongued ness.Also referred as double-tongued ness. Several types of people who can be categorized under the Several types of people who can be categorized under the

nifaq of belief:nifaq of belief: Having no faith in Allah and the Day of Judgment.Having no faith in Allah and the Day of Judgment. Denying of the Prophet. Denying of the Prophet.

Denying a part of the message brought by the Prophet.Denying a part of the message brought by the Prophet. Hatred for the Prophet.Hatred for the Prophet. Giving help to any effort of destructing Islam.Giving help to any effort of destructing Islam. Never help to develop for the betterment of Islam.Never help to develop for the betterment of Islam.2) 2) Nifaq in actionNifaq in action It is exhibited through specific characteristics.It is exhibited through specific characteristics. Also referred as double- faced ness.Also referred as double- faced ness. It refers to someone whose appearance and behavior is It refers to someone whose appearance and behavior is

contrary to what actually exists in his inner state.contrary to what actually exists in his inner state. There are numerous types or signs for nifaq in action:There are numerous types or signs for nifaq in action: Causing mischief on the earth. Refer to 2: 11-12.Causing mischief on the earth. Refer to 2: 11-12. Mocking the believers. Refer to 2: 13.Mocking the believers. Refer to 2: 13. Being deaf, dumb and blind towards the truth. Refer to 2: Being deaf, dumb and blind towards the truth. Refer to 2:

18.18.

Giving dazzling speeches. Refer to 2: 204.Giving dazzling speeches. Refer to 2: 204. Taking non-believers (kafirun) as friends instead of the Taking non-believers (kafirun) as friends instead of the

believers (mu’minun). Refer to 4: 139.believers (mu’minun). Refer to 4: 139. Showing laziness in prayers. Refer to 4: 142.Showing laziness in prayers. Refer to 4: 142. Enjoining evil and preventing from good. Refer to 9: 67.Enjoining evil and preventing from good. Refer to 9: 67. Making a false oath. Refer to 58: 14 & 63: 1.Making a false oath. Refer to 58: 14 & 63: 1. Telling lies. Refer to 59: 11 & 63: 1.Telling lies. Refer to 59: 11 & 63: 1. Being ignorant and having hearts not open to know the Being ignorant and having hearts not open to know the

truth. Refer to 59: 13 & 63: 3.truth. Refer to 59: 13 & 63: 3. Being ignorant. Refer to 63: 5.Being ignorant. Refer to 63: 5. Preventing others from spending in the path of Allah. Refer Preventing others from spending in the path of Allah. Refer

to 63: 7.to 63: 7.

The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said, “The signs of hypocrites are The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said, “The signs of hypocrites are three; when he talks he lies, when he makes a promise he three; when he talks he lies, when he makes a promise he breaks it, and when he is trusted he is treacherous”.breaks it, and when he is trusted he is treacherous”.

Nifaq has numerous grades and degrees;Nifaq has numerous grades and degrees;

- the more iman you have, the less nifaq.- the more iman you have, the less nifaq.

- If your iman is complete, you have no nifaq- If your iman is complete, you have no nifaq

- The less iman you have, the more nifaq exits in your soul.- The less iman you have, the more nifaq exits in your soul.

- The more prone you are acting with the characteristics of - The more prone you are acting with the characteristics of nifaq, the highest degree leads to kufr.nifaq, the highest degree leads to kufr.

COMPARISON BETWEEN MUNAFIQ AND COMPARISON BETWEEN MUNAFIQ AND MU’MINMU’MIN

The final destination for mu’min The final destination for mu’min is jannah (paradise).is jannah (paradise).

For a mu’min, hearing the For a mu’min, hearing the Qur’an would increase his iman.Qur’an would increase his iman.

Pertaining to solah, a mu’min Pertaining to solah, a mu’min prays with concentration and prays with concentration and focus. He prays with humility, focus. He prays with humility, and remembers Allah while and remembers Allah while praying. Refer to al mu’minun: praying. Refer to al mu’minun: 1-2.1-2.

Pertaining to jihad, a mu’min Pertaining to jihad, a mu’min always want to strive for the always want to strive for the sake of Allah. sake of Allah.

The final destination for munafiq The final destination for munafiq is in the hell.is in the hell.

For a munafiq, hearing the For a munafiq, hearing the Qur’an makes him turning away. Qur’an makes him turning away. He hates the Qur’an. Refer to al He hates the Qur’an. Refer to al tawbah: 124-125.tawbah: 124-125.

For a munafiq, he prays with For a munafiq, he prays with laziness. Refer to al nisa’: 142.laziness. Refer to al nisa’: 142.

For a munafiq, he doesn’t want to For a munafiq, he doesn’t want to strive for the sake of Allah. strive for the sake of Allah.

Nifaq gives a very bad impact both here in this world as Nifaq gives a very bad impact both here in this world as well as in the hereafter.well as in the hereafter.

The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said, The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said,

- “In the hereafter a munafiq will be resurrected with two - “In the hereafter a munafiq will be resurrected with two tongues of fire in his mouth”.tongues of fire in his mouth”.

- “Double- faced person will come on the day of - “Double- faced person will come on the day of Resurrection in such a condition that one of his tongue Resurrection in such a condition that one of his tongue will protrude from the back of his head, and the other will protrude from the back of his head, and the other from the front; both the tongues will be aflame, full of from the front; both the tongues will be aflame, full of fire”. fire”.

There are two ways of avoiding nifaq:There are two ways of avoiding nifaq:

i)i) To think of the harms/ disadvantages/ consequences of To think of the harms/ disadvantages/ consequences of being hypocrite in this world as well as in the hereafter.being hypocrite in this world as well as in the hereafter.

ii)ii) Self-training. Self-training.

Nifaq gives a very bad impact both here in this world as Nifaq gives a very bad impact both here in this world as well as in the hereafter.well as in the hereafter.

The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said, The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said,

- “In the hereafter a munafiq will be resurrected with two - “In the hereafter a munafiq will be resurrected with two tongues of fire in his mouth”.tongues of fire in his mouth”.

- “Double- faced person will come on the day of - “Double- faced person will come on the day of Resurrection in such a condition that one of his tongue Resurrection in such a condition that one of his tongue will protrude from the back of his head, and the other will protrude from the back of his head, and the other from the front; both the tongues will be aflame, full of from the front; both the tongues will be aflame, full of fire”. fire”.

There are two ways of avoiding nifaq:There are two ways of avoiding nifaq:

i)i) To think of the harms/ disadvantages/ consequences of To think of the harms/ disadvantages/ consequences of being hypocrite in this world as well as in the hereafter.being hypocrite in this world as well as in the hereafter.

ii)ii) Self-training. Self-training.