In this article, we will learn what is Nifaq, the bad effects of Nifaq, and their remedy.
What is Nifaq
Nifaq literally means a false appearance, hypocrisy, duplicity, deceit, fraud, etc. In its practical sense, it signifies a false reflection of the mind outwardly. In other words, Nifaq is showing outward allegiance by hiding the opposition of the mind. In the Islamic Shariat usage, it means an oral admission of Islam in contrast to the kufr or disobedience at heart. One who does so is called a Munafiq (hypocrite). The Munafiqs are unbelievers at heart. But outwardly they profess Islam and Iman and perform worship as Muslims.Rasul (Sm.) describes the symbols of a Munafiq thus –
إذا كة گلب وإذا وعد آلف وإذا اؤتمن خان۔ أي الممتازق قلا
Meaning: "A Munafiq has three distinctive marks. When he speaks he tells a lie when he promises he breaks it and when something is kept in his custody he grabs it." (Sahih Al-Bukhari)
Bad effects of Nifaq and Their remedy
Nifaq is a deadly sin. It destroys a man's character and morality. As a result, he becomes used to lies. Allah the Highest saysوالله يشها الفقين لكني بونه –
Meaning: "And Allah testifies that the hypocrites are undoubtedly liars." (Sura: Al-Munafiqun, Ayat: 01)
Alongside telling lies, the hypocrites attach themselves to evil and immoral activities. They do not lag behind in doing harm to others for worldly gains and protecting self-interests. They take to slander and back-biting. Consequently suspicion and disorder grip society. People do not trust the hypocrites for their duplicity. Rather they are looked down upon with suspicion and hatred. They spend their life in humiliation and disrespect in society.
The hypocrites are very harmful to Islam and Muslims. For the help of the enemies of Islam in the guise of Muslims. They inform the enemies of the secrets and weaknesses of the Muslims. In the days of Rasul (Sm) the hypocrites used to conspire against the Muslims.
Even while staying with Islam and the Muslims, they used to disobey Allah the Highest. The consequences for the hypocrites will be very lamentable in the next life.
Allah the Highest says: "Surely the hypocrites will remain in the lowest layer of hell." (Sura An-Nisa, Ayat: 145)
We shall save ourselves from Nifaq. We shall propagate the bad effects and consequences of Nifaq among our kith and kin, friends, and neighbors and warn them against it. We shall protect and secure ourselves against these signs of Nifaq as pointed out by Rasul (Sm) and build up an excellent character.
The hypocrites are very harmful to Islam and Muslims. For the help of the enemies of Islam in the guise of Muslims. They inform the enemies of the secrets and weaknesses of the Muslims. In the days of Rasul (Sm) the hypocrites used to conspire against the Muslims.
Even while staying with Islam and the Muslims, they used to disobey Allah the Highest. The consequences for the hypocrites will be very lamentable in the next life.
Allah the Highest says: "Surely the hypocrites will remain in the lowest layer of hell." (Sura An-Nisa, Ayat: 145)
We shall save ourselves from Nifaq. We shall propagate the bad effects and consequences of Nifaq among our kith and kin, friends, and neighbors and warn them against it. We shall protect and secure ourselves against these signs of Nifaq as pointed out by Rasul (Sm) and build up an excellent character.
