Explanation of the Types of Hypocrisy
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Q33: Are there types of hypocrisy?
A33: Hypocrisy is: displaying good while concealing evil. It is divided into two categories. The first type is major hypocrisy; that is: doctrinal hypocrisy; which is displaying faith while concealing disbelief, as was the case with the hypocrites about whom the Qur'an was revealed, and from whom Allah warned, along with their treachery. For they display faith out of fear and out of greed for worldly matters, living among the Muslims while remaining in disbelief in the inner reality of their affairs and their hearts. They constantly lie in wait for the Muslims. So when the disbelievers gain the upper hand, they side with them, and when the Muslims gain the upper hand, they side with them, . This is major hypocrisy, and it
does not come from a Muslim, nor does it coexist with faith ever. The second type is: minor hypocrisy: which can come from a believer, such as slight showing off, showing off and seeking fame, and also lying. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:. These are among the characteristics of hypocrisy. So if they become numerous in a Muslim, he becomes a pure hypocrite, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) informed us.
A33: Hypocrisy is: displaying good while concealing evil. It is divided into two categories. The first type is major hypocrisy; that is: doctrinal hypocrisy; which is displaying faith while concealing disbelief, as was the case with the hypocrites about whom the Qur'an was revealed, and from whom Allah warned, along with their treachery. For they display faith out of fear and out of greed for worldly matters, living among the Muslims while remaining in disbelief in the inner reality of their affairs and their hearts. They constantly lie in wait for the Muslims. So when the disbelievers gain the upper hand, they side with them, and when the Muslims gain the upper hand, they side with them,
wavering between them, belonging neither to these nor to those
مُذَبْذَبِينَ بَيْنَ ذَلِكَ لاَ إِلَى هَؤُلاَءِ وَلاَ إِلَى هَؤُلاَءِdoes not come from a Muslim, nor does it coexist with faith ever. The second type is: minor hypocrisy: which can come from a believer, such as slight showing off, showing off and seeking fame, and also lying. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
The sign of the hypocrite is three: when he speaks, he lies; when he promises, he breaks his promise; and when he is trusted, he betrays. And if he quarrels, he acts unjustly; and if he makes a covenant, he breaks it. And whoever has one of these characteristics, he has one characteristic of hypocrisy until he abandons it
آية المنافق ثلاث: إذا حدث كذب، و إذا وعد أخلف، وإذا اؤتمن خان، وإذا خاصم فجر، وإذا عاهد غدر، ومن كانت فيه خصلة منهن، كانت فيه خصلة من النفاق حتى يدعها
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