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A D N A N O K TA R ( H A R U N Y A H Y A )

causing dissent and division in the Muslim community. However, when they were
asked about their intentions, they swore in the name of God that they built it
only for goodness. God informs us about these cunning tactics of the hypocrites:

As for those who have set up a mosque, causing harm and out of disbelief,

to create division between the believers, and in readiness for those who

previously made war on God and His Messenger, they will swear, 'We only

desired the best.' But God bears witness that they are truly liars. (Surat at-

Tawba, 107)

The lying method of the hypocrites hasn't changed throughout centuries. Their

excuses, arguments, justification methods, defense strategies, techniques to

cover their lies have remained the same even if the time, people and settings
have changed. For instance, when hypocrites see two Muslims speaking, they know
that if they approach they will either stop talking or change the subject if it's a
private matter. That is because Muslims are very sensitive, careful and protective
when it comes to the best interests of Islam and the safety of Muslims. Knowing
this, hypocrites try to slyly and quietly eavesdrop, maybe at the threshold. If someone
sees them and asks them what they are doing, they would say, "I was just cleaning
here." Muslims, who understand that that's a lie, may choose to call them out for it
and say, "but this place has just been cleaned." Then they would immediately
come up with another lie and say, "something dirty was put here, that's why I am
cleaning again." These lies will continue if Muslims choose to push further. When

they are completely cornered, they would throw a tantrum, scream, yell, cry and
even slander the Muslims who exposed their sly games. They would say that they

only meant well by being there, were making a sacrifice by cleaning up that
place so that Muslims would not get dirty unawares, but that they were still
being treated cruelly and without any love. If Muslims continue to talk to them
and push them to tell the truth, this time they would pretend to faint because of
some illness, such as low blood pressure or low blood sugar. Their real purpose is
making sure that they are not pushed any further, as they are left with no other
means to hide their lies. And indeed, just like a real 'actor', they stage an 'evil, de-
vious and treacherous play.'
The hypocrites know Muslims very well and exploit their kindness, compassion
and mercy to suit their interests. They are perfectly aware that when they cry or
suggest that they are unwell, Muslims won't ask any more questions out of their
conscience and close the subject pretending that they don't realize this whole play.
That's why whenever they are backed into a corner like this, they activate these
plans. God tells us in the Qur'an that hypocrites will use such methods and 'con-
tinuously lie by twisting the truth':

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