In Islam, a munÄfiq (n., in Arabic: مناÙÙ‚, plural munÄfiqÅ«n) is a hypocrite who outwardly practices Islam while inwardly concealing his disbelief (kufr), perhaps even unknowingly. The hypocrisy itself is called nifÄq (Arabic: Ù†Ùاق‎).
The Quran has hundreds of ayat (verses) discussing munÄfiqÅ«n, referring to them as more dangerous to Muslims than the worst non-Muslim enemies of Islam.
According to Sahih al-Bukhari,
Narrated Abu Hurairah:
The prophet Muhammad said:
"The signs of a hypocrite are three:
1. Whenever he speaks, he tells a lie.
3. If you trust him, he proves to be dishonest. (If you keep something as a trust with him, he will not return it.)"
2. Whenever he promises, he always breaks it (his promise).
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr:
The Prophet Muhammad said, "Whoever has the following four (characteristics) will be a pure hypocrite and whoever has one of the following four characteristics will have one characteristic of hypocrisy unless and until he gives it up.
1. Whenever he is entrusted, he betrays.
4. Whenever he quarrels, he behaves in a very imprudent, evil and insulting manner."
2. Whenever he speaks, he tells a lie.
3. Whenever he makes a covenant, he proves treacherous.
See also
- Dönmeh
- Sabbateans
- Cultural Muslim