43 - Steering away from hypocrisy

عن عبدِ الله بنِ عمرٍورضي الله عنه عن النبيِّ ، قال:«أَرْبَعٌ مَنْ كُنَّ فِيهِ كَانَ مُنَافِقًا خَالِصًا، وَمَنْ كَانَتْ فِيهِ خَصْلَةٌ مِنْهُنَّ كَانَتْ فِيهِ خَصْلَةٌ مِنَ النِّفَاقِ حَتَّى يَدَعَهَا:إِذَا اؤْتُمِنَ خَانَ،وَإِذَا حَدَّثَ كَذَبَ، وَإِذَا عَاهَدَ غَدَرَ،وَإِذَا خَاصَمَ فَجَرَ» متفق عليه

‘Abdullāh ibn ‘Amr narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said:

1. Four qualities: whoever combines them is a total hypocrite, and whoever has one of them has a quality of hypocrisy unless he abandons it: 2. when he is placed in trust, he betrays; 3. when he speaks, he lies; 4. when he gives a pledge, he is treacherous; 5. and when he quarrels, he resorts to falsehood.


Related Quranic Verses

God commands you to deliver whatever you have been entrusted with to their rightful owners, and whenever you judge between people, to judge with justice.

(4: 58)

 

The hypocrites will be in the lowest depth of the Fire, and you will find none who can give them support. (145) Excepted shall be those who repent, live righteously, hold fast to God, and are more sincere in their faith in God. These shall be with the believers. God will in time grant a splendid reward for the believers.

(4: 145-146)

 

Believers, be true to your contracts.

(5: 1)

 

Believers, be steadfast in your devotion to God, bearing witness to the truth in all equity. Never allow your hatred of any people to lead you away from justice. Be just, this is closer to righteousness.

(5: 8)

 

Believers, have fear of God and be among those who are truthful.

(9: 119)

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