The Hypocrites (L–26)
In the introduction of Suratul-Baqarah it was discussed in Lesson # 13, that like every Movement, three kinds of groups were born, when Islam was introduced:
1. Believers who believed that Islam was a true religion.
2. Infidels who denied and opposed Islam.
3. Hypocrites (Treacherous) who apparently accepted but in fact, they did not believe in Islam.
Description in respect of Believers and Infidels has been discussed in the first Section. Now the narration about the third group begins.
The word Munaafiq has come out from nafaqa, literal meaning of which is “to mine”, as wild animals make mines under the ground, so that they may hide themselves at the time of necessity and run away through secret passages. In this sense, the Hypocrites are such unlucky people, who accept Islam apparently, but opposite to the Muslims, they behave deceitfully and secretly, and for the enmity; they wait.
When Messenger of God (ﷺ) migrated from Makkah and reached Madinah, at that time, the people of Madinah were getting ready to choose a person of Banu Khazraj Tribe, named AbdUllah bin Ubaii bin Salol, as their chieftain of the township. He was very wicked and a manipulative man. On arrival of the Messenger (ﷺ), the matter of his coronation was indefinitely deferred. Every individual of Madinah began to look at the Messenger (ﷺ).
When AbdUllah observed this condition, he remained silent. He considered wisdom in it that he should not raise his voice against Islam and the Messenger (ﷺ). Therefore, he announced that he has embraced Islam along with his companions. But internally, they remained in waiting that whenever, in future; they would get any chance, they would give up Islam; and get up against the Messenger (ﷺ).
As the time went by, the influence of Islam expanded; and jealousy increased in the hearts of such people. The fire of enmity had been increased in their hearts. Therefore, whenever they availed, they opposed Islam and deceived the Messenger (ﷺ). This proved that they were internally enemies in the guise of friends. Notwithstanding; following the Messenger (ﷺ) in the congregational prayers, they opposed Islam always, whenever got any opportunity, and withdrew through pride from the Muslims; having ideas of their own. In this connection; there is a famous incident named “Masjid Zaraar”, which was demolished. They left company of Muslims in the Battle of ‘Uhud, when both Armies were face to face. In the second Section, habits and qualities of the Hypocrites have been described. God bless all of us with perfect Belief and save from these entire kinds of badness.
Even today too, the biggest danger to Islam is from the Hypocrites. That is to say; the people who say themselves Muslims, read Kalimah of Islam, name themselves as of Muslims and live with them. But in fact, their hearts are full of infidelity and sympathy with the disbelievers against the Muslims.
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