Hypocrisy (Nifaq) — Types, Signs & Avoidance

INTENSITY MARKERS:
[M] = Fard / Wajib (Obligatory — must do) | [1] = Sunnah Mu'akkadah / Highly Recommended | [2] = Sunnah / Recommended | [3] = Mustahab / Virtuous / Commendable | [H] = Haram (Forbidden — must not do) | [h] = Makruh (Discouraged — should not do) | [P] = Mubah (Permissible — neutral)

✅ What to Do

[1]Know the signs of major hypocrisy (kufr): denying the Prophet , mocking Islam, hating the Qur'an.

[1]Avoid minor hypocrisy: lying, breaking promises, betraying trust, being treacherous in disputes. (Bukhari 33)

[M]Be consistent between inner faith and outer actions.

[1]Sincerely repent from hypocrisy — Allah forgives all sins.

[2]Conceal your good deeds and fear showing off (riya').

[2]Love for your brother what you love for yourself — the opposite of hypocrisy.

🚫 What Not to Do

What to Do ↑ As You Wish ↓

[h]Be like the hypocrites: lazy in prayer, praying to be seen, remembering Allah little. (Qur'an 4:142)

[H]Mock or ridicule the religion or the Prophet .

[h]Be two-faced — speaking differently to different people for worldly gain.

[h]Swear by Allah falsely claiming to be a believer while hiding disbelief.

[H]Betray the Muslim community from within.

⭐ As You Wish

What to Do ↑ What Not to Do ↑

— Do not accuse anyone of being a hypocrite unless clear evidence — judgment is with Allah.

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