LessonsThe Nature of Faith: Inward Assent, Verbal Profession, and ActionsQuiz

وَمَنْ أَقَرَّ بِلِسَانِهِ وَلَمْ يُصَدِّقْ بِقَلْبِهِ كَالْمُنَافِقِ
One who professes with the tongue without inward assent is like a hypocrite.

In doctrinal hypocrisy, outward profession coexists with inner rejection. Worldly dealings may be based on what is outwardly shown, but an insincere profession does not conceal inner rejection from Allah.

Consequently: The public declaration of faith is significant evidence for applying outward rulings. It does not authorize others to claim certain access to someone's hidden intentions or hypocrisy.

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Profession without assent: hypocrisy

The Nature of Faith: Inward Assent, Verbal Profession, and Actions

وَمَنْ أَقَرَّ بِلِسَانِهِ وَلَمْ يُصَدِّقْ بِقَلْبِهِ كَالْمُنَافِقِ
One who professes with the tongue without inward assent is like a hypocrite.

In doctrinal hypocrisy, outward profession coexists with inner rejection. Worldly dealings may be based on what is outwardly shown, but an insincere profession does not conceal inner rejection from Allah.

Consequently: The public declaration of faith is significant evidence for applying outward rulings. It does not authorize others to claim certain access to someone's hidden intentions or hypocrisy.