Four Terrible Signs of Hypocrisy
✦ Introduction:
Man does not see his heart. Allah Almighty created man with a special intellect, consciousness, and nature. But when this same man ignores the depths of his heart, he embarks on a dangerous path, the end of which is not only external destruction but also complete destruction in the hereafter. The signs of hypocrisy that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) pointed out are not just external actions but four terrible signs of hypocrisy that arise from the depths of the heart.
This blog will shed detailed light on these four signs that, according to the Hadith, are the hallmarks of a hypocrite, and along with this, we will also examine how the crookedness of the heart makes a person fall into hypocrisy. Four Terrible Signs of Hypocrisy
✦ Hypocrisy: A Poison That Silently Destroys Faith
Hypocrisy is the act of deceiving others by presenting one image on the outside while harbouring a different one inside. In the Quran, Allah Almighty has repeatedly warned of the dangerous fate of hypocrites:
“إِنَّ الْمُنَافِقِينَ فِي الدَّرْكِ الْأَسْفَلِ مِنَ النَّارِ”
“Indeed, the hypocrites will be in the lowest depths of Hell.”
(Surah An-Nisa: 145)
✦ Hadith of the Prophet (ﷺ): Four Signs of a Hypocrite
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
“Whoever has four characteristics is a pure hypocrite, and whoever has one of them has a sign of hypocrisy until he gives it up…”
(Sahih Bukhari and Muslim)
Four Terrible Signs of Hypocrisy
1 – He lies when he speaks.
Lying is not just a sin of the tongue, but it is a weakness of the heart. A person who fears Allah in his heart cannot lie. Lying is actually a sign of weakness in faith.
2 – When entrusted, he betrays
Trust is more than money or property; it includes secrets and relationships. Whoever betrays trust demonstrates a significant degree of hypocrisy.
3 – When he promises, he breaks it.
Islam teaches us to keep our promises. The Quran has declared keeping our promises a sign of a believer. Whoever breaks a promise lacks truth and loyalty in his heart.
4 – When he speaks, he resorts to gossip and quarrels.
This is the most dangerous sign. Arguing, rudeness, and abuse are all evidence that a person’s heart has become hardened. Abusing seems like a common practice, but in fact it is a sign of corruption in the heart.
Four Terrifying Signs of Hypocrisy
✦ If there is one sign, then 25% hypocrisy
The hadith means that if someone has one of these flaws, he is a 25% hypocrite.
If there are two defects, then 50%
If there are three, then 75%
And if all four are present, then he is a pure hypocrite—that is, completely hollow from the inside!
✦ The real disease: crookedness of hearts
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:
“Let every person look into his heart.”
We pay a lot of attention to our prayers, recitations, and outward actions, but we often neglect the cleanliness of our hearts. However, the real problem is the same:
➤ Hearts have become hardened.
When a person loses their fear of Allah, they are more likely to commit sins.
➤ Hearts have become crooked.
When a person does not try to put his soul on the path of guidance, the heart gradually becomes a victim of crookedness. Such hearts do not accept the truth.
✦ Signs of heart disease
Lack of effect of advice
Lack of shame over sins
Lack of humility in worship
Increased anger, jealousy, hatred, and arrogance
Taking sin lightly
Making lies a joke
Taking abusive speech as normal
✦ What does the Quran say about the four terrible signs of hypocrisy?
The Quran mentions hypocrites in several places:
“يُخَادِعُونَ اللَّهَ وَهُوَ خَادِعُهُمْ”
“They want to deceive Allah, but it is Allah who deceives them.”
(Surah An-Nisa: 142)
“فِي قُلُوبِهِمْ مَرَضٌ فَزَادَهُمُ اللَّهُ مَرَضًا”
“In their hearts is a disease, so Allah has increased it.”
(Surah Al-Baqarah: 10)
✦ What is the cure for the four terrible symptoms of hypocrisy? — How to straighten the heart?
✔️ 1. Repentance and seeking forgiveness
The first step towards avoiding hypocrisy is repentance. Allah is able to change hearts.
✔️ 2. Adopt the truth.
Speak the truth in your words, keep your promises, and keep your heart pure.
✔️ 3. Develop gentleness and tolerance.
Avoid anger, bad language, and quarrels. Gentleness is the adornment of a believer.
✔️ 4. Examine your heart.
Ask your heart every day:
“Am I suffering from any of these signs?”
Four Terrible Signs of Hypocrisy
✦ Conclusion:
Cleanse your heart of the four terrible signs of hypocrisy. To be truly faithful, we must reform our hearts as well as our outward worship. To avoid these four signs of hypocrisy, we must cleanse our heart on a daily basis.
Please take a moment today to reflect on whether any of these signs apply to you.
Four terrible signs of hypocrisy
✦ Ask your heart about the four terrible signs of hypocrisy.
📍Are my promises firm?
📍Do I swear?
📍Is there fear of Allah in my heart?
📍Do I lie?
If the answer is yes, then repent today; cleanse your heart today.
Four Terrible Signs of Hypocrisy END
🤲🏻 Keep praying to Allah to avoid the four terrible signs of hypocrisy.
May Allah Almighty not include us among those whose hearts harbour hypocrisy…
nor make us part of those actions that are known to be hypocritical.
O Allah!
Fill our hearts with truth, sincerity, and loyalty.
Save us forever from sins such as lying, breaking promises, betrayal, and abusive speech.
May our tongues, our hearts, and our actions tremble with fear of You.
O, Knower of the hearts!
If there is any hint of hypocrisy, perversion, or deceit in our hearts,
Remove it, cleanse it, and make us among the pure believers.
🤲🏻🤲🏻
اَللّٰهُمَّ طَهِّرْ قُلُوبَنَا مِنَ النِّفَاقِ، وَأَعْمَالَنَا مِنَ الرِّيَاءِ، وَأَلْسِنَتَنَا مِنَ الْكَذِبِ، وَأَعْيُنَنَا مِنَ الْخِيَانَةِ، فَإِنَّكَ تَعْلَمُ خَائِنَةَ الْأَعْيُنِ وَمَا تُخْفِي الصُّدُورُ.
(O Allah! Purify our hearts from hypocrisy, our actions from showing off, our tongues from lying, and our eyes from treachery. Indeed, you know the treachery of the eyes and the secrets hidden in the breasts.)
O Allah!
Take us out of outward faith and make us true, inward, and heartfelt believers.
And when the secrets of everyone’s hearts come to light…
On that day, make us stand among those.
whom You call Your beloved servants.
Amen, O Lord of the Worlds. 🤍
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