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L L ike all other disbelievers, one of the most telling
characteristics of hypocrites is their foolishness.
They may be clever, but they can never possess
wisdom, which is an essential factor towards understanding
and living by the Qur’an. For this reason, their analysis of real-
ity is unsound. Finally, they fail to appreciate Allah and believ-
ers as they ought to be appreciated, for they lack this wisdom.
They Assume Allah Is Not Cognizant Of
Their Actions
The greatest foolishness of the hypocrites is their errant
assumption that Allah is unaware of what they do. They devise
their plans considering only the perception of believers. If they
can succeed to convince believers, and gain their approval,
they think, they can accomplish their goals. The fact is how-
ever, Allah knows what hypocrites contrive. Their acts and
thoughts never remain hidden from Allah. He encompasses
every thought that occurs to their minds, everything they feel,
even their innermost thoughts. In one verse, Allah reminds us
of this truth:
... There you are, loving them when they do not love
you, even though you have faith in all the Books.
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