The sign of hypocrisy

Question

Which act makes a Muslim a hypocrite (munafiq)?

Answer

Hypocrisy (nifaq) proper is that there is disbelief (kufr) in the heart and acknowledgement of Islam with the tongue. As for the rest, some of its signs have been given in the noble hadith: for example, when he makes a promise, he makes it with the intention of not fulfilling it; when he speaks, he lies; if a quarrel occurs, he uses abusive language; when something is…

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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