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WHAT THE QUR'AN SAYS ABOUT LIARS AND THEIR METHODS
And if you are fought against, we will help you."?
Allah bears witness that they are truly liars. If they
are driven out, they will not leave with them. If they
are fought against, they will not help them. And if
they did help them, they would turn their backs and
then they would not be helped. (Surat al-Hashr, 59:11-
12)
Hypocrites also lie by giving false excuses for their treach-
ery. In another verse, Allah informs us about such people:
Those Arabs who remained behind will say to you:
"Our wealth and families kept us occupied, so ask
forgiveness for us." They say with their tongues what
is not in their hearts. Say: "Who can control Allah for
you in any way, whether He wants harm for you or
wants benefit for you?" Allah is aware of what you
do. (Surat al-Fath, 48:11)
Another one of their characteristics is listening to lies.
They pay attention to lies and try to provoke others by using
lying words and imaginary events. Allah points out this char-
acteristic as well:
O Messenger! Do not be grieved by those who rush
headlong into unbelief among those who say "We be-
lieve" with their tongues when their hearts contain
no faith. And among the Jews are those who listen to
lies, listening to other people who have not come to
you, distorting words from their proper meanings,
saying: "If you are given this, then take it. If you are
not given it, then beware!" If Allah wills not to guide
someone, you cannot help him against Allah in any
way. Those are the people whose hearts Allah does
not will to purify. They will have disgrace in this

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