Page 270 - The Profound Darkness of the Hypocrite

THE PROFOUND DARKNESS OF THE HYPOCRITE

are no longer the focus of attention, they will resume their evil manner and activities.

In order to neutralize tuberculosis bacteria continual intake of 'antibiotics' is nec-

essary otherwise the microbe aggressively seeks to invade the entire body. Hypocrites

are just like that, too stubborn to be cured. Just like continuous treatment with
high doses of antibiotics is needed to subdue the tuberculosis bacteria, it is im-

portant to keep a close watch of the hypocrites to deter them.

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Since hypocrites have a one-track mind and that is plotting evil, they won't

have a single, fixed approach in the face of events. They are inspired by satan and

may approach Muslims with different methods. The following verse about satan

manifests itself in the hypocrites too:

Then I will come at them, from in front of them and behind them, from
their right and from their left. You will not find most of them thankful.
(Surat al-A'raf, 17)
Hypocrites are like chameleons. Just like a chameleon changing its color ac-
cording to its surroundings, the hypocrites can easily adapt to the changing cir-
cumstances and conditions. They will do whatever is necessary to fit their agenda.
They are almost like 'professional actors'. They can cry if they think they should,
and act cheerful if that suits their interests. If they want to attract attention, they
sulk in a corner. Since their souls are already unsettled, they don't have any difficulty
in acting with wild mood swings. They reveal the plotting, dark, loveless side of
their soul to an extent when they feel like it, and hide it when they want to again to
an extent they themselves set.

God describes the character of a hypocrite, who insisted on being ungrateful

despite all the blessings he was given, in the following verses:
May he be accursed, how he planned! May be then be accursed, how he

plotted! (Surat al-Muddaththir, 19-20)

As God draws our attention in these verses, hypocrites always 'plot'. They

devise and plot with intricate details, using their devilish brains. Since they don't

have a clean and sincere frame of mind, they will be busy with lies, plots, secrecy

and schemes even in the most unexpected situations. Underneath a single sly

move of a hypocrite, scores of devious rationales are hidden. They carefully

devise their plans with great care and put them into practice step by step. Consid-

ering the possibility that their plans be recognized and exposed by Muslims,

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