Riyad as-Salihin, 688
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Three are the 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 Saum (fasts), performs Salat (prayer) and claims to be a Muslim."
وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه ، أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: "آية المنافق ثلاث: إذا حدث كذب، وإذا وعد أخلف، وإذا اؤتمن خان" ((متفق عليه)) . زاد في ((رواية لمسلم)): "وإن صام وصلى وزعم أنه مسلم".
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 1, Hadith 9
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) Lying, breaking promises, breach of trust, non-fulfillment of covenants, and immorality in disputes are all signs of hypocrisy about which the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) informed and warned us.<br>
2) A believer should be punctual, for an appointment is like a promise to be fulfilled, and non-fulfillment of promises is a trait of hypocrites. How often people break their promises, and this ruins interests and yields evils.