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Hypocrites are strange beings. They have a profound admiration for unbelievers
and a great yearning for the life they lead. They are full of anger, hatred and rage
toward Muslims. But what is interesting is that even though they are free to leave

Muslims and go to their unbelieving friends any time they like, they persistently
prefer to live among Muslims.
As has been explained since the beginning of this book, there are of course
many reasons for that. However, one of the most important reasons is that
'hypocrites do not wish to leave behind the benefits they attain while living

among Muslims'. The wealthier Muslims become, the stronger they get, the more
successful they become, and thus the greater the dimensions of the interests the
hypocrites attain. And this causes hypocrites to 'hesitate and postpone their
departure' even though they inwardly have a great desire to go running to the side
of the unbelievers.

Every time they want to leave, they are obligated to choose between the life

they yearn for among unbelievers and the material and spiritual blessings Muslims
possess. "Should they stay with the Muslims and benefit from them or should
they instantly side with the unbelievers to benefit from the doors their friends
would open for them and make use of the means they would offer?" "What if

their friends among the unbelievers let them down?" "What if they don't keep
their promises?" "What if they are left unemployed?" "What if they no longer
hold them in such high esteem?" "What if the conditions they would face there
are not as good as what they have while they are with Muslims?" "What if they
are left devoid of the blessings they now have access to?" Hundreds of other

questions similar to these keep their minds busy almost every single day. They
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