Page 190 - Learning from the Qur'an

THEY DERIDE THE BELIEVERS
WHO SPEND IN THE WAY OF ALLAH
As for the people who find fault with those believers who give
charity spontaneously, and with those who can find nothing to
give but their own effort, and deride them, Allah derides them.
They will have a painful punishment. (Qur'an, 9:79)

THEY AVOID HARD WORK AND
ACCEPT EASY TASKS
Do you make the giving of water to the pilgrims and looking after
the Masjid al-Haram the same as believing in Allah and the Last
Day and striving in the Way of Allah? They are not equal in the
sight of Allah. Allah does not guide wrongdoing people. (Qur'an,
9:19)

THEY DO THEIR UTMOST
TO STAY AWAY FROM THE BELIEVERS
When they are told, 'Come to what Allah has sent down and to
the Messenger,' you see the hypocrites turning away from you
completely. (Qur'an, 4:61)

THEY SEEK TO INSULT THOSE WHO BELIEVE
Do not obey the unbelievers and hypocrites and disregard their
abuse of you. Put your trust in Allah. Allah suffices as a Protector.
(Qur'an, 33:48)

THEY ARE FULL OF HATRED
TOWARDS THE BELIEVERS
You who believe! Do not take any outside yourselves as intimates.
They will do anything to harm you. They love what causes you
distress. Hatred has appeared out of their mouths, but what their
breasts hide is far worse. We have made the Signs clear to you if
you use your intellect. (Qur'an, 3:118)

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