The Companions' Fear of Hypocrisy
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Question:
I remember the Shaykh, may Allah keep him safe, saying that Ibn Abi Musa said: "I did not meet thirty of the Companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) who did not all fear hypocrisy for themselves." Does this refer to doctrinal hypocrisy or practical hypocrisy?
Answer:
No, it is not practical hypocrisy. This is doctrinal hypocrisy, but what is meant here is practical hypocrisy, meaning the practical kind, which is showing off, seeking fame, and loving praise. So a person should, if any of that occurs in him, drive it away immediately.
He says, in the surah, may Allah grant you success, there is someone who estimates this. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Bulugh al-Maram 16:48 Al-Mustadrak lil-Hakim 46:6 Showing off. Showing off is minor shirk. It may happen to the Companions, it may happen, but the Companions were aware of it and feared it. Yes.
I remember the Shaykh, may Allah keep him safe, saying that Ibn Abi Musa said: "I did not meet thirty of the Companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) who did not all fear hypocrisy for themselves." Does this refer to doctrinal hypocrisy or practical hypocrisy?
Answer:
No, it is not practical hypocrisy. This is doctrinal hypocrisy, but what is meant here is practical hypocrisy, meaning the practical kind, which is showing off, seeking fame, and loving praise. So a person should, if any of that occurs in him, drive it away immediately.
He says, in the surah, may Allah grant you success, there is someone who estimates this. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
The thing I fear most for you is the lesser shirk
أخوف ما أخاف عليكم الشرك الأصغرThey said: What is it, O Messenger of Allah? He said
قالوا وما هو يا رسول الله؟ قال
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 14/14 شرح تجريد التوحيد/ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (1:11:59)
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