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Practice these MCQs in the appQuick fact: A person who verbally professes the Kalma of Islam but does not believe it in their heart is called a Munafiq (hypocrite).
In Islamic terminology, a Munafiq is a hypocrite who outwardly declares faith in Islam by reciting the Kalma but inwardly harbors disbelief and rejection in the heart. This is considered a grave spiritual disease, and the Quran devotes significant attention to the characteristics of hypocrites, particularly in Surah Al-Baqarah and Surah Al-Munafiqun. A Munafiq is distinct from a Mushrik (one who associates partners with Allah), a Kafir (an open disbeliever), and a Murtad (an apostate who leaves Islam after having believed).
The concept of Nifaq (hypocrisy) is extensively discussed in the Quran, especially in Surah Al-Munafiqun (Chapter 63). Hypocrisy is categorized into two types: Nifaq fil Aqeedah (hypocrisy in belief) and Nifaq fil Amal (hypocrisy in actions). The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) identified several signs of a Munafiq in a famous hadith, including lying, breaking promises, and betraying trust. During the Madinan period, the hypocrites were led by Abdullah bin Ubayy, who outwardly accepted Islam but worked against the Muslim community.
