Hypocrites

Hypocrites strive to cause corruption during times of difficulty and strife. However, hypocrites’ actions against the believers are by no means limited to such situations. They pursue their hostility and attempts to cause fitnah whenever possible. In the Qur’an, this characteristic of the hypocrites is related as, “... Every time they are sent back to temptation, they succumb thereto...”(Surat an-Nisa’, 91) The most evident trait of the hypocrites with this regard is their forming of factions to separate themselves from the believers. Interestingly though, even then, they will try to preserve their reputation as Muslims, while proceeding with their hypocrisy. The most important reason for this being, as stated earlier, is a hypocrite does not acknowledge his own hypocrisy. No hypocrite would sincerely confess, “I caused fitnah among the pious believers, I offended believers for my own personal gain. I am a hypocrite; I do not have faith.” For this reason, although he no longer rem...

They think Allah is not informed of their actions The biggest foolishness of the hypocrites is their errant expectation that Allah is unaware of what they do. They devise their plans considering only the perception of believers. If they can succeed to convince believers, and gain their approval, they think, they can accomplish their goals. The fact is however, Allah knows what hypocrites contrive. Their acts and thoughts never remain hidden from Allah. He encompasses every thought that occurs to their minds, everything they feel, even their innermost thoughts. In one verse, Allah reminds us of this truth: ... There you are, loving them when they do not love you, even though you have faith in all the Books. When they meet you, they say, "We have faith." But when they leave they bite their fingers out of rage against you. Say, "Die in your rage." Allah knows what your hearts contain. (Surah Al 'Imran, 119) The holy Qur'an describes another corrupt logic...

One of the most crucial attributes of a Muslim is his acceptance of the Qur'an as guidance. One who adopts the Qur'an as his guide is able to consider matters with regard to both himself and the world around him, in the light of the verses of the Qur'an, knowing that it was revealed by Allah, the Creator of not only the Qur'an, but also himself and all that is in the universe. Because Allah is He Who created all things, it is He Who knows the best what is right. In verse 14 of the Surat al-Mulk, Allah calls attention to that fact, stating,  “Does He Who created not then know? He is the All-Pervading, the All-Aware.” (Surah Al-Khabir) , that is, “the All-Aware”, which is the attribute of Allah mentioned in the verse, means the One Who is aware of the inner and secret aspect of all things. Allah knows the inmost truth of everything. He has revealed part of His infinite knowledge through His Book, so as to guide the believers. Allah brings attention to that idea ...