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Characteristics of the Hypocrites
Description from the In the Qur'an, Allah has revealed the machinations of the hypocrites, He has unveiled their beliefs, their qualities, and made their goals clear so that the believers can be aware of them. He divided mankind into three groups in the beginning of Surah the believer, the disbeliever, and the hypocrite. He mentioned four verses concerning the believers, two verses concerning the disbelievers, and thirteen verses concerning the hypocrites due to their plenitude and the great harm and tribulation they bring to Islam and the Muslims. The harm they cause to Islam is truly severe for they claim to be Muslims, they claim to aid and support Islam, whereas in reality they are its enemies seeking to destroy it from within, covertly spreading their corruption and ignorance such that the unwary thinks that what they are upon is knowledge and right action
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80 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2004
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April 26, 2024
بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
And there are some who worship Allah on the verge ˹of faith˺: if they are blessed with something good, they are content with it; but if they are afflicted with a trial, they relapse ˹into disbelief˺, losing this world and the Hereafter. That is ˹truly˺ the clearest loss.
[Surah Al-Ḥajj, Ayah 11]
SubhanAllah whenever I used to sit down and reflect on my worship and my sincerity, I would always accuse myself of being a hypocrite. I would admit to myself that somethings I had done were not fī sabīlillah.
But reading this beautiful book made me realize that calling myself a hypocrite IS a sign of my imaan الحمد لله.
Ibn Abi Mulaykah said, “I met thirty Companions of
Muhammad (PBUH) and found all of them fearing hypocrisy for himself, and not one of them said that his faith was like the faith of Jibril and Mika'il.” (Sahih Bukhāri)
May Allah keep us steadfast and sincere in our imaan and keep us safe from hypocrisy and insincerity أمين
May Allah bless Ibn Qayyim (r) and raise his ranks on the Day of Judgement أمين
And there are some who worship Allah on the verge ˹of faith˺: if they are blessed with something good, they are content with it; but if they are afflicted with a trial, they relapse ˹into disbelief˺, losing this world and the Hereafter. That is ˹truly˺ the clearest loss.
[Surah Al-Ḥajj, Ayah 11]
SubhanAllah whenever I used to sit down and reflect on my worship and my sincerity, I would always accuse myself of being a hypocrite. I would admit to myself that somethings I had done were not fī sabīlillah.
But reading this beautiful book made me realize that calling myself a hypocrite IS a sign of my imaan الحمد لله.
Ibn Abi Mulaykah said, “I met thirty Companions of
Muhammad (PBUH) and found all of them fearing hypocrisy for himself, and not one of them said that his faith was like the faith of Jibril and Mika'il.” (Sahih Bukhāri)
May Allah keep us steadfast and sincere in our imaan and keep us safe from hypocrisy and insincerity أمين
May Allah bless Ibn Qayyim (r) and raise his ranks on the Day of Judgement أمين
May 7, 2025
Thought provoking
The worst case scenario about the hypocrite is that they don't know that they are hypocrite, which is worst. They believe they are the best of believers.
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This isn't one of my favourite books because it makes me very very uncomfortable.
{or because I hate hearing the truth 🤧🤧🤧}
This book is written by ibn qayyim one of islamic great scholars whose book influence many other scholars.
You may wonder why do you give it five stars if it makes you uncomfortable. It is not what you are thinking... It been a religious book but it how every chapter points at me and glare into my soul.
am I a hypocrite? I wondered as I flip through each pages.
am I a hypocrite? I wondered as I glimpse the book cover and put it down.
Beside isn't that why we read, to wonder and challenge ourselves and the world.
The worst case scenario about the hypocrite is that they don't know that they are hypocrite, which is worst. They believe they are the best of believers.
•
This isn't one of my favourite books because it makes me very very uncomfortable.
{or because I hate hearing the truth 🤧🤧🤧}
This book is written by ibn qayyim one of islamic great scholars whose book influence many other scholars.
You may wonder why do you give it five stars if it makes you uncomfortable. It is not what you are thinking... It been a religious book but it how every chapter points at me and glare into my soul.
am I a hypocrite? I wondered as I flip through each pages.
am I a hypocrite? I wondered as I glimpse the book cover and put it down.
Beside isn't that why we read, to wonder and challenge ourselves and the world.
January 25, 2023
“Their likeliness is that of one who kindled a fire, and then when it had lit up all around them, Allāh removed their light and left them in darknesses, unable to see.”
(2:17)
“Ponder carefully His saying, ‘then when it had lit up all around them’ how this light is clearly shown to be distinct and separate from them, for had it been a light that was intrinsic to them, it would not have left them. Therefore it was a light that surrounded them but did not enter them, it was something fleeting whereas the darkness was something permanent and intrinsic to them. Hence the light returned to its source and the darkness remained in its source…”
“Ponder carefully how Allāh says, ‘Allāh removed their light’ but says ‘and left them in darknesses’ mentioning light in the singular and darkness in the plural. The truth is one and that is Allāh’s straight path…however the ways of falsehood are many…”
(2:17)
“Ponder carefully His saying, ‘then when it had lit up all around them’ how this light is clearly shown to be distinct and separate from them, for had it been a light that was intrinsic to them, it would not have left them. Therefore it was a light that surrounded them but did not enter them, it was something fleeting whereas the darkness was something permanent and intrinsic to them. Hence the light returned to its source and the darkness remained in its source…”
“Ponder carefully how Allāh says, ‘Allāh removed their light’ but says ‘and left them in darknesses’ mentioning light in the singular and darkness in the plural. The truth is one and that is Allāh’s straight path…however the ways of falsehood are many…”
March 5, 2022
Allah swt says “Their likeness is that of one who kindled a fire, and then when it had lit up all around them, Allah removed their light and left them in darkness, unable to see” (2:17)
“Ponder carefully His saying, "Allah removed their light, how He did not say, "Allah removed their fire”, such that the wording would conform to that found at the beginning of this verse. Why is this? Fire has both the property to give light and the property to burn, so its property of light was removed leaving only the property to burn and harm.”
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The sahabi that knew the names of the munafiqun was Hudhayfah (RA), Muhammad ﷺ had disclosed this information only to him.
“Hudhayfah once heard a person saying, O Allah, destroy the hypocrites!' He said, Son of my brother, were He to destroy the hypocrites you would find yourself walking down roads alone, because hardly anybody would be left!'”
"Umar bin al-Khattab said to Hudhayfah, i ask you by Allah, did the Messenger of Allah count me as one of them? He replied, No, and I will not answer this question for any other after you”
Umar (ra) was able to find out indirectly who the hypocrites were. If anyone among the Muslims died, Umar would ask: "Has Hudhayfah attended his funeral prayer?" If the reply was 'yes', he would perform the prayer. If the reply was 'no', he became doubtful about the person and refrained from performing the funeral prayer for him.
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May Allah swt protect us from falling in to hypocrisy, this book is a very good reminder, one that would benefit us all
“Ponder carefully His saying, "Allah removed their light, how He did not say, "Allah removed their fire”, such that the wording would conform to that found at the beginning of this verse. Why is this? Fire has both the property to give light and the property to burn, so its property of light was removed leaving only the property to burn and harm.”
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The sahabi that knew the names of the munafiqun was Hudhayfah (RA), Muhammad ﷺ had disclosed this information only to him.
“Hudhayfah once heard a person saying, O Allah, destroy the hypocrites!' He said, Son of my brother, were He to destroy the hypocrites you would find yourself walking down roads alone, because hardly anybody would be left!'”
"Umar bin al-Khattab said to Hudhayfah, i ask you by Allah, did the Messenger of Allah count me as one of them? He replied, No, and I will not answer this question for any other after you”
Umar (ra) was able to find out indirectly who the hypocrites were. If anyone among the Muslims died, Umar would ask: "Has Hudhayfah attended his funeral prayer?" If the reply was 'yes', he would perform the prayer. If the reply was 'no', he became doubtful about the person and refrained from performing the funeral prayer for him.
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May Allah swt protect us from falling in to hypocrisy, this book is a very good reminder, one that would benefit us all
December 25, 2023
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March 10, 2023
"Characteristics of the Hypocrites" is a book that sheds light on the behavior and traits of hypocrites as described in the Quran and the Sunnah. Here are some reasons why this book is a must-have for every Muslim:
It helps in identifying hypocritical behavior: The book describes the characteristics of hypocrites, such as lying, deceit, and insincerity, which can help Muslims identify and avoid hypocritical behavior in themselves and others.
It provides guidance on how to avoid hypocrisy: The book provides guidance on how to avoid hypocritical behavior by emphasizing the importance of sincerity and honesty in one's actions and intentions.
It promotes self-reflection: The book encourages readers to reflect on their own behavior and intentions, and to strive for self-improvement by avoiding hypocritical behavior and seeking sincerity in their actions.
It highlights the importance of being truthful: The book highlights the importance of being truthful and honest in all aspects of life, as this is a fundamental principle in Islam.
It emphasizes the severity of hypocrisy: The book emphasizes the severity of hypocrisy and its consequences, both in this life and the hereafter. By understanding the seriousness of hypocritical behavior, Muslims can strive to avoid it and seek sincerity in their actions.
In conclusion, "Characteristics of the Hypocrites" is a must-have book for every Muslim as it provides valuable guidance on identifying and avoiding hypocritical behavior, promoting self-reflection and self-improvement, highlighting the importance of being truthful, and emphasizing the severity of hypocrisy. By understanding the characteristics of hypocrites, Muslims can strive to avoid this behavior and seek sincerity in their actions, which is a fundamental principle in Islam.
It helps in identifying hypocritical behavior: The book describes the characteristics of hypocrites, such as lying, deceit, and insincerity, which can help Muslims identify and avoid hypocritical behavior in themselves and others.
It provides guidance on how to avoid hypocrisy: The book provides guidance on how to avoid hypocritical behavior by emphasizing the importance of sincerity and honesty in one's actions and intentions.
It promotes self-reflection: The book encourages readers to reflect on their own behavior and intentions, and to strive for self-improvement by avoiding hypocritical behavior and seeking sincerity in their actions.
It highlights the importance of being truthful: The book highlights the importance of being truthful and honest in all aspects of life, as this is a fundamental principle in Islam.
It emphasizes the severity of hypocrisy: The book emphasizes the severity of hypocrisy and its consequences, both in this life and the hereafter. By understanding the seriousness of hypocritical behavior, Muslims can strive to avoid it and seek sincerity in their actions.
In conclusion, "Characteristics of the Hypocrites" is a must-have book for every Muslim as it provides valuable guidance on identifying and avoiding hypocritical behavior, promoting self-reflection and self-improvement, highlighting the importance of being truthful, and emphasizing the severity of hypocrisy. By understanding the characteristics of hypocrites, Muslims can strive to avoid this behavior and seek sincerity in their actions, which is a fundamental principle in Islam.
December 14, 2023
a very informative book
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