The Majestic Quran

The Muslims are warned about the appalling behaviour of the hypocrites, their insults, betrayals and plots to create conflict among Muslims. Hypocrisy is vehemently condemned in the Quran on numerous occasions, because it smacks of an unprincipled attitude, indecisiveness and disloyalty. The final section of the chapter provides a powerful antidote to hypocrisy: give charity, and seek closeness to the Divine before time passes away. In the name of God, the Kind, the Caring. T 1 When the hypocrites come to you they say, “We bear witness you are truly the Messenger of God.” Of course , God knows you are His Messenger, and God bears witness that the hypocrites are the liars. 2 They take their oaths as a shield, then they stop others from coming to the path of God. What they are doing is evil. 3 First they believed, then they denied, therefore their hearts are sealed so they no longer understand. 4 When you see them their outward appearances please you, when they speak, you listen to them, but in reality, they are like propped-up wooden posts . 16 They think any outcry is against them. They are the enemy, so be careful of them. May God destroy them; they are utterly lost! T 5 When it is said to them, “Come so the Messenger of God so he may ask forgiveness for you,” they shake their heads and you see them turn away arrogantly. 6 Whether you seek forgiveness for them or not it is the same; God will not forgive them. Indeed, God does not guide disobedient people. 7 They say, “don’t spend on those who are with the Messenger of God until they leave him .” The treasures of the Heavens and the Earth belong to God, but the hypocrites don’t understand. 8 They claim: “When we return to Madinah, the strong will expel the weak.” All strength belongs to God, His Messenger and the believers, but the hypocrites don’t understand this . T :