1. Nifaq “hypocrisy”
By : Harba Hussein

2. What is nifaq?
Hypocrisy ( nifaq in arabic) means to dig a tunnel , to submerge oneself , so that others don't know where you will emerge.
Hypocrisy refers to the pretence of loving Islam while concealing Kufr and evil. A hypocrite is given this name because he enters the religion from one door and exits from another.

3. Nifaq is being described by al imam al nawawi and al gazzai .
They say :
“ Its like a rat , who burrows but makes an escape hatch so that when the snake follows him in , he thinks hes trapped him but in fact that rat knows how to get out from a predetermined exit. That is the hypocrite .“

5. Characteristics of nifaq
The hypocrites have many characteristics.
The worst and most serious of which is disbelief in Allah however they are more chacteristics
➼ Enmity and envy (hasad) towards the believers.
➼ Mockery of allah , his religion and his messenger.
➼ Spread corruption on earth , with disbelief , hypocrisy and sins.
➼ A concern with appearances and fancy speech whilst they are inwardly corrupt
➼ Enjoin what is evil and forbid what is good,and they are stingy with their wealth

7. Two Types of hypocrisy 1 . Doctrinal hypocrisy
A major hypocrisy - the one who upholds it displays Islam and conceals infidelity. This type constitutes absolute apostasy, and condemns those who uphold it to the lowest level of Hellfire. Allah has described its people as possessing evil characteristics, such as Kufr, lack of Iman, derision of faith and its people and inclining entirely to the enemies of Islam for sharing their hostility. Such people exist in every age, particularly when Islam prevails and they cannot resist it publicly,therefore; they pretend to be Muslims in order to plot against Islam and its people privately. And because they live with the Muslims, they ensure the safety of their blood and properties.

8. Doctrinal hypocrisy is of 6 kinds:
1 .Denying the Messenger (PBUH).
2. Denying part of what the Messenger (PBUH) was sent with.
3. Hating the Messenger (PBUH).
4. Hating some of what the Messenger (PBUH) was sent with.
5. Rejoicing over the decline of the deen of the Messenger (PBUH).
6. Resenting the prevalence of the deen of the Prophet (PBUH).

10. 2. Practical hypocrisy
Possessing a trait of the hypocrites while retaining Iman in the heart. This does not constitute disloyalty , but it is considered as a means to it. A person who upholds it combines both: Iman and hypocrisy. When the latter prevails, he becomes a sheer hypocrite.

11. The differences between major and minor hypocrisy:
1. Major hypocrisy constitutes apostasy, while minor hypocrisy does not
2. Major hypocrisy signifies dissimilarity between the inner and outer beliefs, while minor hypocrisy signifies dissimilarity between public and private actions, not beliefs
3. Major hypocrisy does not belong to a believer, while minor hypocrisy may belong to a believer.
4. A person who upholds major hypocrisy does not usually repent, but even if he does,scholars are at variance with regards to accepting his repentance by a judge. Where as minor hypocrisy, when one upholds it and repents to Allah, Allah will accept his repentance.

12. Thank you!