Page 199 - The Fall of the Hypocrites

In this lesson of Sūrah at-Tawbah, verses 73-78, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf explains how Allāh  عَزَّوَجَلَّ commands the Prophet ﷺ to strive against the disbelievers and hypocrites, warning that their ultimate destination is Hellfire. The verses expose the deceit of the hypocrites, who outwardly profess faith but secretly conspire against Islam. Among their treacherous acts was a failed assassination attempt against the Prophet ﷺ, highlighting the extent of their enmity. Allāh  عَزَّوَجَلَّ also condemns those who made false oaths and insincere promises, particularly regarding wealth. Some hypocrites pledged to give charity if granted wealth, yet when Allāh  عَزَّوَجَلَّ bestowed upon them, they became miserly and turned away. As a result, Allāh  عَزَّوَجَلَّ sealed their hearts with hypocrisy due to their betrayal. These verses serve as a stark warning against insincerity, breaking covenants with Allāh  عَزَّوَجَلَّ, and prioritising worldly gains over faith.