The signs of a hypocrite are three: When he speaks, he lies; when he makes a promise, he breaks it; and when he is entrusted, he betrays the trust.” (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 33)
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💫 Explanation (Tafseer in English):
This hadith beautifully and powerfully defines hypocrisy — not in faith alone, but also in behavior. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ warned that a true believer should be recognized by honesty, loyalty, and trustworthiness.
Let’s reflect on each sign:
1️⃣ When he speaks, he lies — A hypocrite uses words not to build truth, but to manipulate. Lying destroys credibility and distances one from Allah’s mercy.
2️⃣ When he promises, he breaks it — Reliability is a mark of faith. A person who constantly breaks promises cannot be trusted in worldly or spiritual matters.
3️⃣ When he is trusted, he betrays the trust — Trust (Amanah) is sacred in Islam. When a person misuses or violates trust, it’s a sign their heart lacks sincerity and fear of Allah.
🕊️ These three traits show that hypocrisy is not only about belief — it’s about character. A believer strives to purify his actions from these habits daily, seeking Allah’s pleasure through truth, loyalty, and trust.
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🌙 Suggested Caption for Post:
“A believer is known by truth, loyalty, and trust. Let’s cleanse our hearts from hypocrisy and live with sincerity — the way our Prophet ﷺ taught us.”
00:00Hadith, the signs of a hypocrite, are three. When he speaks, he lies. When he makes a promise, he breaks it. And when he is entrusted, he betrays the trust.
00:15Sahih Bukhari Hadith 33
00:19Explanation
00:20This hadith beautifully and powerfully defines hypocrisy not in faith alone, but also in behavior.
00:31The Prophet Muhammad P. Buu warned that a true believer should be recognized by honesty, loyalty, and trustworthiness.
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