Riyad as-Salihin, 199
Abu Hurairah (May Allah bepleased with him) reported:
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "There are three signs of a hypocrite: When he speaks, he lies; when he makes a promise, he breaks it; and when he is trusted, he betrays his trust." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>. Another narration adds the words: 'Even if he observes fasts, performs Salat and asserts that he is a Muslim".
عن أبي هريرة ، رضي الله عنه ، أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: “آية المنافق ثلاث: إذا حدث كذب، وإذا وعد أخلف، وإذا أؤتمن خان" ((متفق عليه)) .
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 199
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) The information the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) gave in this Hadith includes two points: identifying the hypocrites and their qualities, and caution against possessing such qualities. Thus, the Hadith contains information and guidance.<br>
2) Truthfulness in speech, honoring the promise, and fulfilling the trust are among the qualities of the believers, and they are all obligatory.<br>
3) A Muslim’s speech should match his actions. {It is most loathsome to Allah that you say what you do not do.} [Surat as-Saff: 3]