Avoiding Hypocrisy

In order for a muslim to Adopt Noble Character they must be aware and avoid bad character. One type of character which contains many evil traits and has been the subject of many verses of the Holy Quran and the Hadiths of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, is hypocrisy. It is a deep and disastrous spiritual disease which can affect a person in such a subtle way that they may live their entire life without being aware of how much it has taken over their spiritual heart. Therefore, this book will discuss the aspects of hypocrisy so that muslims can avoid them and instead Adopt Noble Character.

According to the Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2003, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, has advised that the heaviest thing in the Scales of Judgment Day will be Noble Character. It is one of qualities of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, which Allah, the Exalted, complimented in Chapter 68 Al Qalam, Verse 4 of the Holy Quran:

"And indeed, you are of a great moral character."

Therefore, it is a duty on all Muslims to gain and act on the teachings of the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, in order to Achieve Noble Character.