Hypocrites

1 Jumadal Ula 144514 November 2023

The Three Signs and Characteristics of a Hypocrite

QuestionI would like to know if this Hadith is authentic. "Whoever has three traits is a hypocrite, even if he fasts, prays, goes to Hajj and Umrah, and claims to be a Muslim. When he speaks, he lies. When he promises, he breaks it. When he is trusted, he betrays…

30 Muharram 144130 September 2019

Martyrdom Does Not Eliminate Hypocrisy

QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith? إن السيف محاء للخطايا، وأدخل من أي أبواب الجنة شاء، فإن لها ثمانية أبواب، ولجهنم سبعة أبواب، وبعضها أفضل من بعض، ورجل منافق، جاهد بنفسه وماله في سبيل الله حتى إذا لقي العدو، قاتل حتى قتل فذلك في النار، إن السيف لا يمحو…

22 Jumadal Akhirah 144028 February 2019

Missing Three Jumu’ahs

QuestionI wanted to know the status of the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever neglects Jumu'ah [due to laziness and carelessness] three times without an excuse, then Allah sets a seal upon his heart." Could you also explain what does “seal" mean and what is regarded as…

21 Safar 14401 November 2018

‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Fear for This Ummah

QuestionIs this statement authentically attributed to Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu)? Sayyiduna 'Umar Ibn Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "I fear most for this Ummah such a person who is a scholar with his tongue, but an ignorant person at heart."

16 Muharram 144027 September 2018

The Sahabah Would Consider Those Who Missed Fajr and ‘Isha Salah to Be Hypocrites

QuestionThere is a narration in Sahih ibn Hibban, wherein Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) states: كنا إذا فقدنا الإنسان في صلاة الصبح والعشاء أسأنا به الظن Translation: If we (The Sahabah) did not see someone for Fajr and 'Isha Salah, we would have evil thoughts [that they are hypocrites]…