Page 16 - The Hypocrite According to the Qur'an

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I I n their outward appearance, hypocrites are almost
no different from Muslims. Their intentions, how-
ever, is entirely different. To one considering their
outward appearance, hypocrites could give the impression of
being a pious person; with their speech, behavior and other
traits, they impersonate believers and in their manner of wor-
ship, pretend conformity to religious norms.
However, their understanding of the religion is a product
of their errant rationale, rather than of the Qur’an. The basis of
their perspective on religion is their ambition to reap personal
benefits, and satisfy their own desires and intentions.
In concealing these intentions, hypocrites strive to take
advantage of those benefits that emerge from the positive envi-
ronment fostered among believers who live by the morality of
the Qur’an. They seek to profit personally from this bounty,
abundance, beauty, peace, security, joy, unity, compassion, love
and respect Allah has granted the believers as blessings.
However, they believe none recognizes their opportunism but
that they can readily deceive the believers. Moreover, they be-
lieve they are successful, a good fortune they attribute to their
intelligence.
However, though they think otherwise, hypocrites are

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