Page 45 - The Hypocrite According to the Qur'an

They Aim To Deceive The Believers

solidarity of believers. Therefore, they approach hypocrites
from the community of believers, offer them certain benefits
and, in return, ask for information.
This treachery of those hypocrites who lived in the time of
our Prophet (saas), is revealed the verse, “and among you
there are those who hearken for their sake; and Allah knows
the unjust.” (Surat at-Tawba, 47). In the Qur’an, hypocrites are
described as “listeners (who collect information) on behalf of
others”. The related verse reads:
O Messenger! Do not be grieved by those who rush
headlong into disbelief among those who say “We
have faith” with their tongues when their hearts con-
tain no faith. And among them are those who listen to
lies, listeners on behalf of other folk who come not
onto you... (Surat al-Ma’ida, 41)

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