Page 94 - The Profound Darkness of the Hypocrite

THE PROFOUND DARKNESS OF THE HYPOCRITE

God will judge between you on the Day of Resurrection. God will not give
unbelievers any way against the believers. (Surat an-Nisa', 141)

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Regarding it as 'a sacred duty' to gather intelligence from Muslims and convey
what they have learned to their friends among unbelievers, hypocrites make a point
of 'moving sneakily and silently'.
It is really important for hypocrites to maintain the flow of intelligence because
they believe that this is the only way to hinder the activities of the Muslims. For ex-
ample, they find out about a beneficial activity the Muslims are going to carry out
for the good of Islam. Since they despise any activity that will contribute to the
benefit of Islam and do not want Muslims to be successful in any way, they immedi-
ately notify their associates about such an activity either on the phone or via a mes-

saging program over the Internet. Of course, they are quite masterful in obtaining
this intelligence. They blend in with the Muslims 'without anyone noticing' and 'as
silently as a snake'.
That is because hypocrites are in fact aware of the fact that Muslims suspect
them of being hypocrites. Knowing that Muslims will speak more carefully if they
'make any noise' when they enter among them, they join in the private conversations
of the Muslims silently. When sincere Muslims who abide by the good moral values
of the Qur'an make an entrance, they immediately greet their fellow believers and
inquire after them. However, when hypocrites seek to obtain intelligence, they make
a specific point of not doing so. They silently enter a room where Muslims are
present, and taking cover behind a wall or furniture, they sit somewhere that
they can remain hidden from the sight of the Muslims. Or they stand up behind
closed doors, pretending they are busy with something else.
What they wish is, unaware of hypocrites' presence, the Muslims to speak
freely, thus they can find out about all their activity plans and strategies. This
devilish ambition has taken hold of the souls of hypocrites to such extent that it is
impossible for them to be taken unawares or act carelessly.
Hypocrites' sneaky efforts impinged on many crucial events in history. In actu-
alization of many assassination and assault plans, in outbreak of wars by dragging
the societies into turmoil, there has always been an effect of hypocrites' sneaky in-

formation gathering activities.

Therefore, Muslims should be extra careful around people they suspect to be

hypocrites and be ever-vigilant against the insidious schemes they may carry out

in silence and secrecy. They should never let any information about the beneficial

activities and efforts to be done in the path of God to reach hypocrites, as they

might prove a hindrance or cause mischief should they find out about it.
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