Hypocrisy (Nifaq)

Hypocrisy, Nifaq in Arabic, is the contrivance of a false appearance of virtue or goodness, while concealing real character traits or inclinations, especially with respect to religious and moral beliefs; hence, in a general sense, hypocrisy may involve dissimulation, pretense, or a sham. Hypocrisy is the practice of engaging in the same behavior or activity for which one criticizes another. In moral psychology, it is the failure to follow one's own expressed moral rules and principles.

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Hijab . School . Niqab . India . Hypocrisy (Nifaq)

As an Indian, Hijab is prohibited at my school, so I do not wear it there. However, I desire to wear a Niqab in other places, which makes me feel hypocritical. What options do I have in this situation?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 1 day ago

There is no Islamic problem in wearing niqab in some places but not others. However, sometimes there is a cultural idea or social pressure that someone who wears certain types of garments should not be seen differently. So you should decide what you feel is best for yourself. Sometimes an advantage of trying new clothing in some places is it gives us a chance to experiment with it and see whether or not it is something we want later in life.

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Hypocrisy (Nifaq)

How can we protect ourselves from becoming a hypocrite?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 year ago

Hypocrisy is showing good while hiding something else. It is a result of weak faith in Allah (SWT). The person who believes in Allah and knows that Allah Knows everything about him and his thoughts and deeds, will never be hypocrite. Remembering Allah and repeating it, makes us away from hypocrisy. In fact no one is worth to be pleased than Allah, so, there is no question of trying to please people while ignoring The Creator.

'Repeating Estighfaar and Salawaat and La Hawla Wala Qowwata Illa Hillah is very useful in protecting from hypocrisy.

'Wassalam.

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Family . Evil . Hypocrisy (Nifaq)

I have come to realise that I am toxic to my family and have a lot of evil hidden within me. However, I am nice to people outside my family and that makes me a hypocrite. How can I reform myself and become a better person?

Read what the Prophet (SAWA) and his Progeny (AS) said about treating your family (Best of you are those who are the best in treating their families).

You need also to read about the bad results of being toxic to your family e.g. miserable situation in the grave, etc.

'We need to be humble inside our hearts and believe that our family members are humans like us and part of us. We deal Wi them as we want them to deal with us. We will enjoy life here and hereafter if we treat others nicely especially our family.

Try to look at the mirror if you become angry, you should calm down because you will see how ugly to be angry.

Keep on seeking forgiveness for the past and seeking help of Allah to make you a nice person with your family.

'Wassalam.

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Evil . Mind . Hell . Hypocrisy (Nifaq)

I get constant evil thoughts about Allah that I try and counter by repeatedly saying Auzobillah in my mind. But it is so bad that I feel I am a Munafiq and am worried that I will burn in the deepest pit of hell. Is there any cure for my situation?

Bad thoughts can come to lot of people as part of our struggle with our worst enemy Shaytan. Your feeling annoyed from such thoughts means you are not with it and your heart and mind is with Allah not with the bad thoughts.

Tackling bad thoughts needs : Firstly: Knowing that these thoughts are instigated by Shaytan. When we know the evil source, we remain more alert.

Secondly: Seeking help from Allah (SWT) to tackle these evil thoughts. He always helps His servants who seek His help. Keep on praying and supplicating to Him even by repeating saying Ya Allah, Ya Allah, Ya Rahman, Ya Raheem etc. It is very useful to repeat ALLAHUMMA SALLI 'ALA MUHAMMAD WA AALI MUHAMMAD.

It is also very helpful to repeat Estighfaar and recitibg Sura Tawheed.

It is also very helpful to recite Sura Qaaf with voice that your can hear.

Seeking the Waseelah of Ahlul Bayt (AS) is very helpful especially Imam Al-Mahdi (AS).

Wassalam.

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Hypocrisy (Nifaq)

What are the signs of a hypocrite? Does a hypocrite remain one forever or is it possible for them to change during their lifetime?

Zoheir Ali Esmail, Shaykh Zoheir Ali Esmail has a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE in London, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University. He studied Arabic at Damascus University and holds a PhD... Answered 5 years ago

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. A hypocrite is someone whose apparent actions are contradictory to their beliefs. They appear as believers in order to reap certain benefits, but they really don't believe. It is possible for a hypocrite to change their ways during their lifetime and include themselves among the believers.

May you always be successful.