Some argue that the following verse prohibits a person from praying behind someone they deem a hypocrite. [9:107] There are those who abuse the masjid by practicing idol worship, dividing the believers, and providing comfort to those who oppose GOD and His messenger. They solemnly swear: "Our intentions are honorable!" GOD bears witness that they are … Continue reading Does 9:107 Forbid Praying Behind Hypocrites?
Is Praying Behind a Hypocrite a Sin?
Abstract: No verse in the Quran states that it is sinful to pray behind a hypocrite. In fact, the Quran warns that one of the gravest sins is to attribute lies to God (6:19, 6:93, 6:144, 29:68, 39:32), and it condemns dividing into sects as a form of idol worship (30:31–32). Even the Messenger of … Continue reading Is Praying Behind a Hypocrite a Sin?
The Deception of Selective Emphasis
The Quran is a complete, interconnected revelation. With 6,346 verses, any serious interpretation must consider its guidance in full. When someone emphasizes a handful of verses while suppressing those that clarify, qualify, or even limit them, they are not upholding the Quran—they are distorting it. This is the deception of selective emphasis: weaponizing isolated verses … Continue reading The Deception of Selective Emphasis
Traits of the Hypocrites
The opening verses of Sura 2 of the Quran define the three kinds of people: 1. The Righteous [2:3] who believe in the unseen, observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), and from our provisions to them, they give to charity. [2:4] And they believe in what was revealed to you, and in what was revealed before … Continue reading Traits of the Hypocrites
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