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NIFAQ or HYPOCRISY
What takes one out of the
pale of Islam
What is Nifaq?
Nifaq
is derived from the
word “nafaqa” means to pass
through.
“Nafaq” means tunnel.
“ Naafiqa” means rat’s hole
with entry and exit holes.
Why should we learn about
NIFAQ?
It is important to know what is Islam and
also what is not Islam.
 Characteristics of Munafiqoon are detailed
in Quran and Hadith for Islah.
 Sahaba and Tabeen were worried about
NIFAQ. A-Hanzala B-Ibn Abee Mulaikah
found 30 Sahaba worried about Nifaq. CIbrahim Tamimi worried himself. D- Hasan
Basari,”Only a Munafiq feels safe about
Nifaq and Momin is alert about it.
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Difference between Kufr and Nifaq.
 Kufr-
Open denial of Islam and then
may confront Islam openly.
 Nifaq- Opposes and ambushes Islam
in the garb of friendship and support
with clandestine planning, strategies
and conspiracies.
2 TYPES OF NIFAQ
 NIFAQ
AQEEDA- ( Hypocrisy in
belief). Such people declared
Shahada but their hearts were still
firm on Kufr.
 NIFAQ AMAL-( Hypocrisy in
actions)Such people entered Islam
but they had weaknesses in their
faith.
Reasons for Nifaq Amal
Some entered the fold of Islam following
their tribal leaders.
 Some still had overwhelming love for this
material world and its benefits.
 Some had priority of their financial and
business ventures and had no time for
Akhira.
 Others were suffering with doubts about
the Risala of Prophet Mohammad (S).
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MOTIVES FOR NIFAQ
To damage Islam from inside.
 Priority to material benefits and
safeguarding self and assets from both
sides.
 Lack of true understanding of Islam. In
Uhad during difficult combat, some
expressed doubts about Allah.
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TYPES OF MUNAFIQOON
I- MUNAFIQ IN BELIEF:
 Plotting to damage Islam from
inside.
. Conspiring for Kufr and apostacy
.Enemy spies.
.Planting the seeds of divisions.
Types of Munafiqoon
2-Serving selfish motives.
. Accepted Islam due to rising Islamic
tide.
.Double face, trying to benefit from
both sides.
.Purely materialist.
.Greedy for false notoriety and praise.
Types of Munafiqoon
II- Munafiqoon Amal or action.
1- Serving selfish material motives.
2- Suffering with doubts.
Actions related to Nifaq.
Miqyasun Nifaq.
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4.
A-General:
Dicotomy between inside and out.
(Fatah, 11)
Selfish and opportunist. (AlNisa,140)
Consider Iman as foolishness.( Baqara,
13)
Happy at the sufferings of Ummah and
sad when Ummah flourishes.(Al-Imran,
120)
Actions related to Nifaq.
5-Not to accept the truth because of
personal pride. (Baqara, 206)
6-Consider oneself above the need for
istighfar. (Munafiqoon,5)
7-Ridicule the statements of
Quran.(Mudassir,32)
8-Abandon faith in hardship. (Haj,11)
9-Moving forward in sin and evil
deeds.(Maida,62)
Actions related to Nifaq.
10-Swearing falsely for selfish
purpose. (Munafiqoon,2)
11-False promises.( Hashar,11)
12-Seek credit for something not
done. (Al Imran,188)
13-Cowardice. (Tauba, 56)
14- Scared of every calamity.
(Munafiqoon, 4)
Actions related to Nifaq
15-Practice what is -easy in “Ahkam” but
avoid what is difficult. (Nisa,77)
16-Earning and eating “Haram”. (Al
Maida,62)
17-Deceive in trusts.( Bukhari, kitabul
iman.)
18-Use foul language during arguments.
(Bukhari)
19-To tell lies.
20-Have animosity against the true
believers.
Actions related to Nifaq.
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2.
B-QURAN:
Ridicule the ayat of
Quran.(Tauba,65)
Pay no attention to ayat and run
away from ayat of
Quran.(Mudassir,49-50)
(Tauba, 127)
Actions related to Nifaq
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2.
C-Dawah.
Enjoin evil and forbid goodness.
(Tauba, 67)
In order to spread disliking against
Islam, accept Islam one day and
reject it the next day. (Al Imran,72)
Actions related to Nifaq
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2.
D-Salat.
Ridicule Salat, Azan.(Maida, 58)
Consider Salat as a burden, to
come to masjid for show and with
hesitation. (Nisa, 142)
Actions related to Nifaq
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2.
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4.
E-Infaq.
Consider spending in the way of
Allah as a fine. (Tauba,98)
Spend in Allah’s way with disdain.
(Tauba,54)
Show “Bukhl” or miserliness
.(Tauba,76)
Ridicule the spending of poor
Muslims. (Tauba,79)
Actions related to Nifaq
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2.
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4.
F-Jihad
Afraid of the call for Jihad.
(Mohammed,20)
Present excuses not to go for
Jihad.(Tauba,86)
Deny the need for Jihad.(Al
Imran,167)
More worried about their self in the
field of Jihad.(Al Imran, 154)
Actions related to Nifaq
5-Run away from Jihad to save themselves
from harm.(Ahzab,13)
6-Happy to be away from Jihad.(Tauba,81)
7-Discouraging others from joining Jihad.
(Ahzab,18)
8-To go for Jihad when there is no danger to
life or property.(Tauba,42)
9-When the struggle is over, then welcome
the Muslims with good words to win their
favor.(Tauba,42)
Actions related to Nifaq.
10-If they have to participate in Jihad,
then they would create trouble
among the Muslims.(Tauba, 47)
11-Participate in Jihad just for material
benefits.(Nisa, 73-Ahzab,19Tauba,58-Nisa,141)
Actions related to Nifaq
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2.
G-Hijra.
Prefer love for family and land and
refuse migration when ordered.
(Nisa,97)
Live in Kufr system without any
reason and cooperate with it.
Actions related to Nifaq.
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4.
H-Islamic State and Jamaah.
Sinful “Najwa”. (Mujadla,8)
Spread the news among people
which was supposed to be told to
leadership. (Nisa, 83)
Keep in touch with both sides to
protect self interest.(Nisa,91)
Promote “fitna”. (Nisa,91)
Actions related to Nifaq
5-Keep friendly relation with enemies of
Islam.(Nisa,139)
6-Promise to help the enemies.(Hashar,11)
7-Seek respect among the
disbelievers.(Nisa, 139)
8-Seek decisions in their matters from
courts not deciding according to islamic
law.(Nisa,60-Noor,48,49)
9- Prejudice of race and
tribes.(Munafiqoon,8)
Difference between Munafiq and
sinner.
 When
a Muslim commits sin:
1- He commits it based upon
ignorance or overwhelmed with
temporary urge of nafs.
2- After he commits the sin, his
conscience bothers him. He turns to
Allah and does Tauba and Istighfar.
3-He does not persist on the sin.
(Al Imran,135-Tauba,102-Nahal,119)