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THE PROFOUND DARKNESS OF THE HYPOCRITE

hypocrites and see for themselves their immoral character. In this way, they will
have no way to slander against Muslims.
Being aware of this, hypocrites always wait for the moment when they will be
able to find the believers alone. Even when they are in a crowded atmosphere,
hypocrites demand that the believers leave them alone with the Prophet. They
want to have a suitable environment to act freely on their filthy, mischievous inten-
tions.
Hence, hypocrites of our Prophet's (pbuh) era often wanted to see our Prophet
(pbuh) alone. However, our Prophet (pbuh) always accepted them when there were

sincere believers around him as he was aware of their sinister intentions and dis-

honorable characters.

Upon their plan, our Lord has sent a verse in order to disclose it: "You who be-

lieve! when you consult the Messenger privately precede your private consultation

by giving alms ... " (Surat al-Mujadala, 12)

There is much wisdom in God's ordering the believers to spend alms before

having a private meeting with the Prophet (pbuh). This is because hypocrites are

terrified of 'spending their money', which they make by way of slyness. When they

spend a sum of money contrary to their intentions, they see it as a loss of interest

and therefore consider themselves as taken for a fool. Spending sums just to make

iniquity before the Prophet's (pbuh) presence drive hypocrites mad and they

feel really offended by it. Thus, just for the sake of not spending their money, they

agree not to continue with this turpitude and evil plots, which in truth is a reason

they live for. As a matter of fact, hypocrites of that time gave up on requesting

private meetings with the Prophet (pbuh) right after the revelation of this verse.

There is no doubt that the words of a prophet or any other Muslim is always

trustworthy for another believer. Yet, in order to avoid incitement or any possible

unrest, God orders the believers to take this precaution while addressing hyp-

ocrites. By doing so, the believers can prevent any possible trick hypocrites may

pull by slandering. Even if hypocrites tell lies to libel, the believers in that atmopshere

will be the majority and the false accusations shall immediately render void.

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Hypocrites are true actors; they always play drama. They are really spineless
and can tell almost any lie. And in order to continue lying, they do not hesitate to
act mischieviously. They commit any kind of corruptness; they cry, shout, talk in-
suniatingly and twist the meaning of words. As a matter of fact, this is what
hypocrites do; this is their profession.
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