Page 202 - Learning from the Qur'an

THEY ARE IN CONTINUOUS DISTRESS,
ANXIETY AND FEAR
When you see them, their outward form appeals to you, and if
they speak you listen to what they say. But they are like propped-
up planks of wood. They imagine every cry to be against them.
They are the enemy, so beware of them. Allah fight them! How
they are perverted! (Qur'an, 63:4)
They swear by Allah that they are of your number, but they are not
of your number. Rather, they are people who are scared. (Qur'an,
9:56)

THEY INCESSANTLY TRY TO PURIFY
AND PRAISE THEMSELVES
Do you not see those who claim to be purified? No, Allah purifies
whoever He wills. They will not be wronged by so much as the
smallest speck. (Qur'an, 4:49)

THEY ARE CONTINUOUSLY DECEIVED BY
APPREHENSION AND FALL INTO SUSPICION
They (hypocrites) will call out to them, 'Were we not with you?'
They will reply, 'Indeed you were. But you made trouble for
yourselves and hung back and and doubted and false hopes
deluded you until Allah's command arrived. The Deluder deluded
you about Allah. (Qur'an, 57:14)

THEY WILL BE THROWN
IN THE LOWEST LEVEL OF HELL
The hypocrites are in the lowest level of the Fire. You will not find
any one to help them, (Qur'an, 4:145)
Give news to the hypocrites that they will have a painful
punishment. (Qur'an, 4:138)

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