Shaykh Riyadh Ul Haq

Traits of Hypocrisy Part 3 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 20th December 2019 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/iWDfgz3zUVc This seven-part series details the different types of hypocrites and their various traits. The dangers of adopting these traits is emphasised so that the believers identify and avoid them. Continuing on the topic of hypocrisy, this talk covers verses 16-20 of Sūrat al-Baqarah. The trait of short-sightedness within the hypocrites is identified. It is shown here how shallow a munāfiq is and how he sacrifices even basic principles for short-term gains in the dunyā; thereby squandering salvation in the hereafter. Throughout the talk, a mu’min is described as having opposite qualities to that of a munāfiq, such as keeping his sight on the hereafter. Two interpretations are given to the example brought of those lighting a fire, each interpretation referring to a different type of hypocrite. Another trait of hypocrisy was here identified as not being able