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characteristics of Munafiq Bismillah Walhamdulillah Wassalatu wassalamu ala Rasoulullah The following are some of them: 1. Telling Lies One day, Rasullullah SAW ever said which means, “Woe to the person who lies to make people laugh, woe to him, woe to him!” Hadith Imam Ahmad. In the book Shahihain (Shahih Bukhari and Muslim), Rasulullah SAW said, “The signs of the munafiq are three, one of them is that when he speaks, he tells lie.” "When the munafiqs come to thee, they say, "We bear witness that thou art indeed the Messenger of Allah SWT." Yea, Allah SWT knoweth that thou art indeed His Messenger, and Allah SWT beareth witness that the Hypocrites are indeed liars." (Al Munaafiqun: 1) 2. Treacherous “Hast thou not observed the munafiqs say to their misbelieving brethren among the People of the Book? - "If ye are expelled, we too will go out with you, and we will never hearken to any one in your affair; and if ye are attacked (in fight) we will help you". But Allah SWT is witness that they are indeed liars. If they are expelled, never will they go out with them; and if they are attacked (in fight), they will never help them; and if they do help them, they will turn their backs; so they will receive no help.” (Al Hashr: 11 – 12) Rasulullah SAW said, “And when making a promise, he breaks it. Whoever promises to someone or his wife, children, friends or anyone easily, and then breaks that promise without valid illness, then one of the signs of hypocricy has perched on himself.” 3. Excessive In Disagreements Rasulullah SAW said, “And when quarreling (in disagreement), he is excessive.” 4. Breaking Promises Rasulullah SAW said, “There are three signs of “Munafiq”; When he speaks he Lies, when he promises he breaks those promises and when he is entrusted, he embezzles.” (Hadith Bukhari and Muslim). 5. Lazy In Performing Ibaadah Allah SWT SAT said, “….When they stand up to prayer, they stand without earnestness,…” (An Nisaa’: 142) If the munafiq goes the masjid or musolla, he will be dragging his feet as if bound in chains. Due to that, when he reaches the masjid or musolla, he chooses to sit in the last saf (row). He does not know what is recited by the Imam in solat, let alone to study and appreciate it. 6. Riya’ In the presence of others he prays in khushoo’ but when he is alone, he hurries to finish his solat. When in the company of others in a majelis, he appears to have good akhlaq and zuhd. The same goes with his speeches, very gentle. However, when alone he violates the things forbidden by Allah SWT. 7. Not As Much Of Doing Zikr Allah SWT says in surah An-Nisaa’ verse 142, “…And When they stand up to prayer, they stand without earnestness, to be seen of men (riya’), but little do they hold Allah SWT in remembrance;.” 8. Hastening To End Solat They are a people who hasten in solat without having even a bit of khushoo’. There is no composure and only a little rememberance of Allah SWT in it. The mind and the heart are not connected. They do not make the greatness, grandeur and glory of Allah SWT present in his solat. From the Prophet SAW’s hadith, “Thus is the solat of the munafiq… hurrying the four raka’ah (of his solat)” 9. Condemning The Obedient and Righteous People They ridicule the obedient people with expressions that contain belittling comments and condemnations. They belittle the efforts performed by the believing people to obey Allah SWT and His Rasul. “Those who slander such of the believers as give themselves freely to (deeds of) charity, as well as such as can find nothing to give except the fruits of their labour,- and throw ridicule on them,- Allah SWT will throw back their ridicule on them: and they shall have a grievous penalty.” (At Taubah: 79) 10. Making Fun of Al-Qur’an, As- Sunnah and Rasullah SAW Included in the category of Istihzaa (mockery) is ridiculing things made as sunnah by Rasulullah SAW. People who deliberately ridicule such things become kafir. “…Say: "Was it at Allah SWT, and His Signs, and His Messenger, that ye were mocking?" Make ye no excuses: ye have rejected Faith after ye had accepted it …” (At Taubah: 65 – 66) “Whenever there cometh down a surah, some of them say: "Which of you has had His faith increased by it?" Yea, those who believe,- their faith is increased and they do rejoice.” (At Taubah: 124) 11. False Swearing (Perjury) “They have made their oaths a screen (for their misdeeds) …” (Al Munafiqun: 2 ; Al Mujadilah: 16) If someone asks the munafiq people about something, they would straight away swear. What has been said by the munafiqs are purely for covering up their lies. They always malign and slander other people. And if someone reprimands them, they will immediately evade them with their oaths, “By Allah SWT, you are the person I like the most, you are my friend indeed”. “How then, when they are seized by misfortune, because of the deeds which they hands have sent forth? Then their come to thee, swearing by Allah SWT. "We meant no more than good-will and conciliation!" (An Nisaa: 62) “They swear by Allah SWT that they are indeed of you; but they are not of you: yet they are afraid (to appear in their true colours).” (At Taubah: 56) 12. Unwilling To Infaq (spending wealth in the way of Allah SWT or sadaqah) The munafiq people always distance themselves from things that require sacrifice on their part for the sake of the ummah’s welfare. Whether it be in the form of properties or their lives. Even if they Infaq, Sadaqah and donate their wealth, they are doing it with riya’ and sum’ah (doing things to be seen or heard by people). They are doing it without sincerity. Only for names and because of hidden agendas. 13. Not Paying Attention To The Fate Of The Muslims They always create weakness in the ranks of the Muslims. This is what’s called At-Takhdzil i.e. the attitude of trivializing, upsetting and neglecting the Muslims. The munafiq people believe that the kafirs are stronger than the Muslims. “They will present their excuses to you when ye return to them. Say thou: "Present no excuses: we shall not believe you: Allah SWT hath already informed us of the true state of matters concerning you: It is your actions that Allah SWT and His Messenger will observe: in the end will ye be brought back to Him Who knoweth what is hidden and what is open: then will He show you the truth of all that ye did." (At Taubat: 94) 14. Keen On Spreading False News The munafiq people like to exaggerate incidents. When someone has a slip of the tounge by mistake, the munafiqs will turn up and blow up the story in the majelis or gatherings. As an example, a munafiq would say, “Don’t you all hear what had been said by that Mr. So-and-so?” He then mimicked that error. Whereas, he himself knows that that person possesses a lot of goodness and virtues, but the munafiq would not express it to the public. “Truly, if the Hypocrites, and those in whose hearts is a disease, and those who stir up sedition in the City, desist not, We shall certainly stir thee up against them: Then will they not be able to stay in it as thy neighbours for any length of time:” (Al Ahzab: 60) 15. Denying The Taqdeer (Divine Decree or destiny) The munafiqs always complain and are unpleased with the taqdeer decreed by Allah SWT. That is why when calamities befall them, they say, “How can this be. If only I have done it like this, it would have surely become like this.” He likes to grumble to fellow human beings. Indeed, he has denied the qadha and taqdeer. “Say: "Who is it that can shield you from (the taqdeer of) Allah SWT if it be His wish to give you punishment or to give you Mercy?" Nor will they (the munafiqs) find for themselves, besides Allah SWT, any protector or helper.” (Al Ahzab: 17). 16. Criticizing The Honor Of The Righteous People When the munafiq people are behind the back of the righteous people, they will criticize, mock, malign, bark at and bring down their honor in a majelis or gathering. Allah SWT says, “…they will smite you with sharp tongues, covetous of goods…” (Al Ahzab: 19) 17. Always Avoiding Solat In Jama’ah (Congregation) One of the characteristics of a munafiq is that; He refuses to visit the masjids or musollas when hearing the call of the azan though he is healthy, strong, free and without valid excuses. 18. Committing Corruptions On Earth With An Excuse Of Doing Goods. Allah SWT says, “When it is said to them: "Make not mischief on the earth," they say: "Why, we only Want to make peace!" Of a surety, they are the ones who make mischief, but they realise (it) not.” (Al Baqarah: 11 – 12) 19. No Conformity Externally, they acknowledge that Prophet Muhammad SAW is the Rasul or Messenger of Allah SWT, but in their hearts, Allah SWT has denounced their witnesses as lies. Indeed, it is precisely those witnesses that appear true on the outside that will cause them to be casted into hell. Their external appearances are good and fascinating but internally, bad and destructive intentions are hidden. Externally, they display their khushoo’, whereas, their hearts are full of denials. 20. Fearing Any Incident Or Event The munafiq people are always shrouded with fear. Their souls are always shaken, their desires are only to crave for life of comforts and ease without being disturbed by the problems of life. They always hope, “Leave and let us be in our conditions, may Allah SWT sustain this comfort for us. We do not want our conditions to change.” Whereas, in reality their conditions are not better. Allah SWT says: “Say: "Who is it that can shield you from (the taqdeer of) Allah SWT if it be His wish to give you punishment or to give you Mercy?" Nor will they (the munafiqs) find for themselves, besides Allah SWT, any protector or helper.” (Al Ahzab: 17). May Almighty Allah put a barries between us and such kind of people. May He also protect us from the evils that may change our lives to bad.
Posted on: Wed, 07 Aug 2013 04:32:31 +0000

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