Page 15 - The Hypocrite According to the Qur'an

Introduction

accurate, and that, in our time also, such people, proving the
miracle of the Qur’an, behave as they are described in the
Qur’an. In that regard, believers expect that it would be an im-
portant form of worship in Allah’s sight to expose the evil in-
tentions of the hypocrites, to reveal their true intentions, and to
struggle ideologically, as prescribed by the Qur’an, to counter
the war they wage against Allah and His religion.
Being acquainted with the attributes of hypocrites is im-
portant for another reason; believers are responsible for edu-
cating themselves on these attributes. Being aware that
inappropriate behavior is a quality of hypocrites or disbeliev-
ers renders a believer alert against such traits. Being arrogant,
as well, is an attribute of hypocrites and disbelievers.
However, in a moment of inattention, a believer might also act
arrogantly. However, when he realizes that what he does is an
attribute of a hypocrite or disbeliever, he immediately repents.
For this reason, when reading the verses in reference to hyp-
ocrites, believers should also reassess themselves and derive
the necessary lessons.
In this book, we will examine the character of hypocrites
in the light of the verses of the Qur’an, and the attitudes that
believers should avoid.

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