The last blog was discussing the aspects of minor hypocrisy, which can be found within muslims. Specifically, it was discussing the signs of hypocrisy mentioned in a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2749. The next characteristic mentioned in this Hadith is that they betray their trusts.
This includes all the trusts one possesses from Allah, the Exalted, and people. Every blessing one possesses has been entrusted to them by Allah, the Exalted. The only way to fulfill these trusts is by using the blessings in the way which is pleasing to Allah, the Exalted. This will ensure they gain further blessings as this is true gratitude. Chapter 14 Ibrahim, verse 7:
“And [remember] when your Lord proclaimed, ‘If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor]…”
The trusts between people are important to fulfill also. The one who has been entrusted with someone else’s belongings should not misuse them and only use them according to the wishes of the owner. One of the greatest trusts between people is keeping conversations secret unless there is some obvious benefit in informing others. Unfortunately, this is often overlooked amongst muslims.
The final sign of hypocrisy mentioned in the main Hadith under discussion is breaking one’s promises. The greatest of promises a muslim has made is with Allah, the Exalted, which is to obey Him sincerely. This involves fulfilling His commands, refraining from His prohibitions and facing destiny with patience. All other promises made with people must also be kept unless one has a valid excuse especially, the ones a parent makes with children. Breaking promises only teaches children bad character and encourages them to believe being deceitful is an acceptable characteristic to possess. In a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2227, Allah, the Exalted, declares that He will be against the one who makes a promise in His name and then breaks it without a valid excuse. How can the one who has Allah, the Exalted, against them on Judgment Day possibly succeed?
A Hadith found in Sunan An Nasai, number 5023, warns that a sign of hypocrisy is insulting others especially, when they disagree with them. When speaking to others a muslim should never use foul and sinful language. It is important to remember that it only takes a single sinful word to cause a person to plummet into Hell on Judgement Day. This has been confirmed in a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2314. A muslim should adhere to the tradition of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, by replying evil words with kind words or they should simply remain silent and ignore the person who utters foul language.
To conclude, a muslim must strive to gain knowledge on the characteristics of a true believer and those characteristics they should avoid such as the ones discussed in this blog series. After gaining knowledge they must act on their knowledge as knowledge without action is foolish and of no value. All this must be done with the correct intention. This is why it has been said, all are in danger except the knowledgeable. And the knowledgeable are in danger except for the ones who act on their knowledge. This group are all in danger except for those who act with the correct intention meaning, to please Allah, the Exalted. And this group are in danger except for those who Allah, the Exalted, has mercy on.
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