Nifaq or Hypocrisy

Definition of Nifaq and its various forms

1. NIFAQ or HYPOCRISYNIFAQ or HYPOCRISY
What takes one out of the What takes one out of the
pale of Islampale of Islam

2. What is Nifaq?What is Nifaq?
Nifaq is derived from the word Nifaq is derived from the word
“nafaqa” means to pass through.“nafaqa” means to pass through.
““Nafaq” means tunnel.Nafaq” means tunnel.
“ “ Naafiqa” means rat’s hole with Naafiqa” means rat’s hole with
entry and exit holes.entry and exit holes.
““Al dakhool fi shara’a min bab wal Al dakhool fi shara’a min bab wal
khuruj anho min baab.” Mufridat khuruj anho min baab.” Mufridat
Imam Raghib Al Isphahani.Imam Raghib Al Isphahani.

3. Why should we learn about Why should we learn about
NIFAQ?NIFAQ?
It is important to know what is Islam and It is important to know what is Islam and
also what is not Islam.also what is not Islam.
Characteristics of Munafiqoon are detailed Characteristics of Munafiqoon are detailed
in Quran and Hadith for Islah.in Quran and Hadith for Islah.
Sahaba and Tabeen were worried about Sahaba and Tabeen were worried about
NIFAQ. A-Hanzala ® B-Ibn Abee Mulaikah NIFAQ. A-Hanzala ® B-Ibn Abee Mulaikah
found 30 Sahaba worried about Nifaq. C-found 30 Sahaba worried about Nifaq. C-
Ibrahim Tamimi worried himself. D- Hasan Ibrahim Tamimi worried himself. D- Hasan
Basari,”Only a Munafiq feels safe about Basari,”Only a Munafiq feels safe about
Nifaq and Momin is alert about it.Nifaq and Momin is alert about it.

4. Difference between Kufr and Nifaq.Difference between Kufr and Nifaq.
Kufr- Open denial of Islam and then Kufr- Open denial of Islam and then
may confront Islam openly.may confront Islam openly.
Nifaq- Opposes and ambushes Islam Nifaq- Opposes and ambushes Islam
in the garb of friendship and support in the garb of friendship and support
with clandestine planning, strategies with clandestine planning, strategies
and conspiracies.and conspiracies.

5. 2 TYPES OF NIFAQ2 TYPES OF NIFAQ
NIFAQ AQEEDA- ( Hypocrisy in NIFAQ AQEEDA- ( Hypocrisy in
belief). Such people declared belief). Such people declared
Shahada but their hearts were still Shahada but their hearts were still
firm on Kufr.firm on Kufr.
NIFAQ AMAL-( Hypocrisy in NIFAQ AMAL-( Hypocrisy in
actions)Such people entered Islam actions)Such people entered Islam
but they had weaknesses in their but they had weaknesses in their
faith.faith.

6. Reasons for Nifaq AmalReasons for Nifaq Amal
Some entered the fold of Islam following Some entered the fold of Islam following
their tribal leaders.their tribal leaders.
Some still had overwhelming love for this Some still had overwhelming love for this
material world and its benefits.material world and its benefits.
Some had priority of their financial and Some had priority of their financial and
business ventures and had no time for business ventures and had no time for
Akhira.Akhira.
Others were suffering with doubts about Others were suffering with doubts about
the Risala of Prophet Mohammad (S).the Risala of Prophet Mohammad (S).

7. MOTIVES FOR NIFAQMOTIVES FOR NIFAQ
To damage Islam from inside. Building To damage Islam from inside. Building
Masjid Zarar is an example of causing Masjid Zarar is an example of causing
division in Muslims.division in Muslims.
Priority to material benefits and Priority to material benefits and
safeguarding self and assets from both safeguarding self and assets from both
sides.sides.
Lack of true understanding of Islam.In Lack of true understanding of Islam.In
Uhad during difficult combat,some Uhad during difficult combat,some
expressed doubts about Allah.expressed doubts about Allah.

8. TYPES OF MUNAFIQOONTYPES OF MUNAFIQOON
I- MUNAFIQ IN BELIEF:I- MUNAFIQ IN BELIEF:
Plotting to damage Islam from Plotting to damage Islam from
inside.inside.
. Conspiring for Kufr and apostacy. Conspiring for Kufr and apostacy
.Enemy spies..Enemy spies.
.Planting the seeds of divisions..Planting the seeds of divisions.

9. Types of MunafiqoonTypes of Munafiqoon
2-Serving selfish motives.2-Serving selfish motives.
. Accepted Islam due to rising Islamic . Accepted Islam due to rising Islamic
tide.tide.
.Double face, trying to benefit from .Double face, trying to benefit from
both sides.both sides.
.Purely materialist..Purely materialist.
.Greedy for false notoriety and praise..Greedy for false notoriety and praise.

10. Types of MunafiqoonTypes of Munafiqoon
II- Munafiqoon Amal or action.II- Munafiqoon Amal or action.
1- Serving selfish material motives.1- Serving selfish material motives.
2- Suffering with doubts.2- Suffering with doubts.

11. Actions related to Nifaq.Actions related to Nifaq.
Miqyasun Nifaq.Miqyasun Nifaq.
A-General:A-General:
2.2. Dicotomy between inside and out. Dicotomy between inside and out.
(Fatah, 11)(Fatah, 11)
3.3.Selfish and opportunist. (AlNisa,140)Selfish and opportunist. (AlNisa,140)
4.4.Consider Iman as foolishness.( Baqara, Consider Iman as foolishness.( Baqara,
13)13)
5.5.Happy at the sufferings of Ummah and Happy at the sufferings of Ummah and
sad when Ummah flourishes.(Al-Imran, sad when Ummah flourishes.(Al-Imran,
120)120)

12. Actions related to Nifaq.Actions related to Nifaq.
5-Not to accept the truth because of 5-Not to accept the truth because of
personal pride. (Baqara, 206)personal pride. (Baqara, 206)
6-Consider oneself above the need for 6-Consider oneself above the need for
istighfar. (Munafiqoon,5)istighfar. (Munafiqoon,5)
7-Ridicule the statements of 7-Ridicule the statements of
Quran.(Mudassir,32)Quran.(Mudassir,32)
8-Abandon faith in hardship. (Haj,11)8-Abandon faith in hardship. (Haj,11)
9-Moving forward in sin and evil 9-Moving forward in sin and evil
deeds.(Maida,62)deeds.(Maida,62)

13. Actions related to Nifaq.Actions related to Nifaq.
10-Swearing falsely for selfish 10-Swearing falsely for selfish
purpose. (Munafiqoon,2)purpose. (Munafiqoon,2)
11-False promises.( Hashar,11)11-False promises.( Hashar,11)
12-Seek credit for something not 12-Seek credit for something not
done. (Al Imran,188)done. (Al Imran,188)
13-Cowardice. (Tauba, 56)13-Cowardice. (Tauba, 56)
14- Scared of every calamity. 14- Scared of every calamity.
(Munafiqoon, 4)(Munafiqoon, 4)

14. Actions related to NifaqActions related to Nifaq
15-Practice what is -easy in “Ahkam” but 15-Practice what is -easy in “Ahkam” but
avoid what is difficult. (Nisa,77)avoid what is difficult. (Nisa,77)
16-Earning and eating “Haram”. (Al 16-Earning and eating “Haram”. (Al
Maida,62)Maida,62)
17-Deceive in trusts.( Bukhari, kitabul 17-Deceive in trusts.( Bukhari, kitabul
iman.)iman.)
18-Use foul language during 18-Use foul language during
arguments.(Bukhari)arguments.(Bukhari)
19-To tell lies.19-To tell lies.
20-Have animosity against the true 20-Have animosity against the true
believers.believers.

15. Actions related to Nifaq.Actions related to Nifaq.
B-QURAN:B-QURAN:
2.2.Ridicule the ayat of Ridicule the ayat of
Quran.(Tauba,65)Quran.(Tauba,65)
3.3.Pay no attention to ayat and run Pay no attention to ayat and run
away from ayat of away from ayat of
Quran.(Mudassir,49-50)Quran.(Mudassir,49-50)
(Tauba, 127)(Tauba, 127)

16. Actions related to NifaqActions related to Nifaq
C-Dawah.C-Dawah.
2.2.Enjoin evil and forbid goodness. Enjoin evil and forbid goodness.
(Tauba, 67)(Tauba, 67)
3.3.In order to spread disliking against In order to spread disliking against
Islam, accept Islam one day and Islam, accept Islam one day and
reject it the next day. (Al Imran,72)reject it the next day. (Al Imran,72)

17. Actions related to NifaqActions related to Nifaq
D-Salat.D-Salat.
2.2.Ridicule Salat, Azan.(Maida, 58)Ridicule Salat, Azan.(Maida, 58)
3.3.Consider Salat as a burden, to Consider Salat as a burden, to
come to masjid for show and with come to masjid for show and with
hesitation. (Nisa, 142)hesitation. (Nisa, 142)

18. Actions related to NifaqActions related to Nifaq
E-Infaq.E-Infaq.
2.2.Consider spending in the way of Consider spending in the way of
Allah as a fine. (Tauba,98)Allah as a fine. (Tauba,98)
3.3.Spend in Allah’s way with Spend in Allah’s way with
disdain.(Tauba,54)disdain.(Tauba,54)
4.4.Show “Bukhl” or miserliness Show “Bukhl” or miserliness
.(Tauba,76).(Tauba,76)
5.5.Ridicule the spending of poor Ridicule the spending of poor
Muslims.(Tauba,79)Muslims.(Tauba,79)

19. Actions related to NifaqActions related to Nifaq
F-JihadF-Jihad
2.2.Afraid of the call for Afraid of the call for
Jihad.(Mohammd,20)Jihad.(Mohammd,20)
3.3.Present excuses not to go for Present excuses not to go for
Jihad.(Tauba,86)Jihad.(Tauba,86)
4.4.Deny the need for Jihad.(Al Deny the need for Jihad.(Al
Imran,167)Imran,167)
5.5.More worried about their self in the More worried about their self in the
field of Jihad.(Al Imran, 154)field of Jihad.(Al Imran, 154)

20. Actions related to NifaqActions related to Nifaq
5-Run away from Jihad to save themselves 5-Run away from Jihad to save themselves
from harm.(Ahzab,13)from harm.(Ahzab,13)
6-Happy to be away from Jihad.(Tauba,81)6-Happy to be away from Jihad.(Tauba,81)
7-Discouraging others from joining 7-Discouraging others from joining
Jihad.(Ahzab,18)Jihad.(Ahzab,18)
8-To go for Jihad when there is no danger to 8-To go for Jihad when there is no danger to
life or porperty.(Tauba,42)life or porperty.(Tauba,42)
9-When the struggle is over, then welcome 9-When the struggle is over, then welcome
the Muslims with good words to win their the Muslims with good words to win their
favor.(Tauba,42)favor.(Tauba,42)

21. Actions related to Nifaq.Actions related to Nifaq.
10-If they have to participate in Jihad, 10-If they have to participate in Jihad,
then they would create trouble then they would create trouble
among the Muslims.(Tauba, 47)among the Muslims.(Tauba, 47)
11-Participate in Jihad just for material 11-Participate in Jihad just for material
benefits.(Nisa, 73-Ahzab,19-benefits.(Nisa, 73-Ahzab,19-
Tauba,58-Nisa,141)Tauba,58-Nisa,141)

22. Actions related to NifaqActions related to Nifaq
G-Hijra.G-Hijra.
2.2.Prefer love for family and land and Prefer love for family and land and
refuse migration when refuse migration when
ordered.(Nisa,97)ordered.(Nisa,97)
3.3.Live in Kufr system without any Live in Kufr system without any
reason and cooperate with it.reason and cooperate with it.

23. Actions related to Nifaq.Actions related to Nifaq.
H-Islamic State and Jamaah.H-Islamic State and Jamaah.
2.2.Sinful “Najwa”. (Mujadla,8)Sinful “Najwa”. (Mujadla,8)
3.3.Spread the news among people Spread the news among people
which was supposed to be told to which was supposed to be told to
leadership. (Nisa, 83)leadership. (Nisa, 83)
4.4.Keep in touch with both sides to Keep in touch with both sides to
protect self interest.(Nisa,91)protect self interest.(Nisa,91)
5.5.Promote “fitna”. (Nisa,91)Promote “fitna”. (Nisa,91)

24. Actions related to NifaqActions related to Nifaq
5-Keep friendly relation with enemies of 5-Keep friendly relation with enemies of
Islam.(Nisa,139)Islam.(Nisa,139)
6-Promise to help the enemies.(Hashar,11)6-Promise to help the enemies.(Hashar,11)
7-Seek respect among the 7-Seek respect among the
disbelievers.(Nisa, 139)disbelievers.(Nisa, 139)
8-Seek decisions in their matters from 8-Seek decisions in their matters from
courts not deciding according to islamic courts not deciding according to islamic
law.(Nisa,60-Noor,48,49)law.(Nisa,60-Noor,48,49)
9- Prejudice of race and 9- Prejudice of race and
tribes.(Munafiqoon,8)tribes.(Munafiqoon,8)

25. Difference between Munafiq and Difference between Munafiq and
sinner.sinner.
When a Muslim commits sin:When a Muslim commits sin:
1- He commits it based upon 1- He commits it based upon
ignorance or overwhelmed with ignorance or overwhelmed with
temporary urge of nafs.temporary urge of nafs.
2- After he commits the sin, his 2- After he commits the sin, his
conscience bathers him. He turns to conscience bathers him. He turns to
Allah and does Tauba and Istighfar.Allah and does Tauba and Istighfar.
3-He does not persist on the sin.3-He does not persist on the sin.
(Al Imran,135-Tauba,102-Nahal,119)(Al Imran,135-Tauba,102-Nahal,119)