What is Nifaq ? ( Munafiq)

1. NIFAQ (HYPOCRISY)NIFAQ (HYPOCRISY)
 It is opposite to iman.It is opposite to iman.
 There are two types of nifaq:There are two types of nifaq:
1)1) Nifaq in beliefNifaq in belief
 It takes one out of the folds of Islam.It takes one out of the folds of Islam.
 It refers to someone who openly declares acceptance ofIt refers to someone who openly declares acceptance of
Islam, while in his heart he actually does not belief in andIslam, while in his heart he actually does not belief in and
hates Islam.hates Islam.
 Also referred as double-tongued ness.Also referred as double-tongued ness.
 Several types of people who can be categorized under theSeveral types of people who can be categorized under the
nifaq of belief:nifaq of belief:
 Having no faith in Allah and the Day of Judgment.Having no faith in Allah and the Day of Judgment.
 Denying of the Prophet.Denying of the Prophet.

2.  Denying a part of the message brought by the Prophet.Denying a part of the message brought by the Prophet.
 Hatred for the Prophet.Hatred for the Prophet.
 Giving help to any effort of destructing Islam.Giving help to any effort of destructing Islam.
 Never help to develop for the betterment of Islam.Never help to develop for the betterment of Islam.
2)2) Nifaq in actionNifaq in action
 It is exhibited through specific characteristics.It is exhibited through specific characteristics.
 Also referred as double- faced ness.Also referred as double- faced ness.
 It refers to someone whose appearance and behavior isIt refers to someone whose appearance and behavior is
contrary to what actually exists in his inner state.contrary to what actually exists in his inner state.
 There are numerous types or signs for nifaq in action:There are numerous types or signs for nifaq in action:
 Causing mischief on the earth. Refer to 2: 11-12.Causing mischief on the earth. Refer to 2: 11-12.
 Mocking the believers. Refer to 2: 13.Mocking the believers. Refer to 2: 13.
 Being deaf, dumb and blind towards the truth. Refer to 2:Being deaf, dumb and blind towards the truth. Refer to 2:
18.18.

3.  Giving dazzling speeches. Refer to 2: 204.Giving dazzling speeches. Refer to 2: 204.
 Taking non-believers (kafirun) as friends instead of theTaking non-believers (kafirun) as friends instead of the
believers (mu’minun). Refer to 4: 139.believers (mu’minun). Refer to 4: 139.
 Showing laziness in prayers. Refer to 4: 142.Showing laziness in prayers. Refer to 4: 142.
 Enjoining evil and preventing from good. Refer to 9: 67.Enjoining evil and preventing from good. Refer to 9: 67.
 Making a false oath. Refer to 58: 14 & 63: 1.Making a false oath. Refer to 58: 14 & 63: 1.
 Telling lies. Refer to 59: 11 & 63: 1.Telling lies. Refer to 59: 11 & 63: 1.
 Being ignorant and having hearts not open to know theBeing ignorant and having hearts not open to know the
truth. Refer to 59: 13 & 63: 3.truth. Refer to 59: 13 & 63: 3.
 Being ignorant. Refer to 63: 5.Being ignorant. Refer to 63: 5.
 Preventing others from spending in the path of Allah. ReferPreventing others from spending in the path of Allah. Refer
to 63: 7.to 63: 7.

4.  The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said, “The signs of hypocrites areThe Prophet (p.b.u.h) said, “The signs of hypocrites are
three; when he talks he lies, when he makes a promise hethree; when he talks he lies, when he makes a promise he
breaks it, and when he is trusted he is treacherous”.breaks it, and when he is trusted he is treacherous”.
 Nifaq has numerous grades and degrees;Nifaq has numerous grades and degrees;
- the more iman you have, the less nifaq.- the more iman you have, the less nifaq.
- If your iman is complete, you have no nifaq- If your iman is complete, you have no nifaq
- The less iman you have, the more nifaq exits in your soul.- The less iman you have, the more nifaq exits in your soul.
- The more prone you are acting with the characteristics of- The more prone you are acting with the characteristics of
nifaq, the highest degree leads to kufr.nifaq, the highest degree leads to kufr.

5. COMPARISON BETWEEN MUNAFIQ ANDCOMPARISON BETWEEN MUNAFIQ AND
MU’MINMU’MIN
 The final destination for mu’minThe final destination for mu’min
is jannah (paradise).is jannah (paradise).
 For a mu’min, hearing theFor a mu’min, hearing the
Qur’an would increase his iman.Qur’an would increase his iman.
 Pertaining to solah, a mu’minPertaining to solah, a mu’min
prays with concentration andprays with concentration and
focus. He prays with humility,focus. He prays with humility,
and remembers Allah whileand remembers Allah while
praying. Refer to al mu’minun:praying. Refer to al mu’minun:
1-2.1-2.
 Pertaining to jihad, a mu’minPertaining to jihad, a mu’min
always want to strive for thealways want to strive for the
sake of Allah.sake of Allah.
 The final destination for munafiqThe final destination for munafiq
is in the hell.is in the hell.
 For a munafiq, hearing theFor a munafiq, hearing the
Qur’an makes him turning away.Qur’an makes him turning away.
He hates the Qur’an. Refer to alHe hates the Qur’an. Refer to al
tawbah: 124-125.tawbah: 124-125.
 For a munafiq, he prays withFor a munafiq, he prays with
laziness. Refer to al nisa’: 142.laziness. Refer to al nisa’: 142.
 For a munafiq, he doesn’t want toFor a munafiq, he doesn’t want to
strive for the sake of Allah.strive for the sake of Allah.

6.  Nifaq gives a very bad impact both here in this world asNifaq gives a very bad impact both here in this world as
well as in the hereafter.well as in the hereafter.
 The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said,The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said,
- “In the hereafter a munafiq will be resurrected with two- “In the hereafter a munafiq will be resurrected with two
tongues of fire in his mouth”.tongues of fire in his mouth”.
- “Double- faced person will come on the day of- “Double- faced person will come on the day of
Resurrection in such a condition that one of his tongueResurrection in such a condition that one of his tongue
will protrude from the back of his head, and the otherwill protrude from the back of his head, and the other
from the front; both the tongues will be aflame, full offrom the front; both the tongues will be aflame, full of
fire”.fire”.
 There are two ways of avoiding nifaq:There are two ways of avoiding nifaq:
i)i) To think of the harms/ disadvantages/ consequences ofTo think of the harms/ disadvantages/ consequences of
being hypocrite in this world as well as in the hereafter.being hypocrite in this world as well as in the hereafter.
ii)ii) Self-training.Self-training.

7.  Nifaq gives a very bad impact both here in this world asNifaq gives a very bad impact both here in this world as
well as in the hereafter.well as in the hereafter.
 The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said,The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said,
- “In the hereafter a munafiq will be resurrected with two- “In the hereafter a munafiq will be resurrected with two
tongues of fire in his mouth”.tongues of fire in his mouth”.
- “Double- faced person will come on the day of- “Double- faced person will come on the day of
Resurrection in such a condition that one of his tongueResurrection in such a condition that one of his tongue
will protrude from the back of his head, and the otherwill protrude from the back of his head, and the other
from the front; both the tongues will be aflame, full offrom the front; both the tongues will be aflame, full of
fire”.fire”.
 There are two ways of avoiding nifaq:There are two ways of avoiding nifaq:
i)i) To think of the harms/ disadvantages/ consequences ofTo think of the harms/ disadvantages/ consequences of
being hypocrite in this world as well as in the hereafter.being hypocrite in this world as well as in the hereafter.
ii)ii) Self-training.Self-training.