Hypocrites Quote by Quran
“Surely the hypocrites strive to deceive Allah, and He shall requite their deceit to them, and when they stand up to prayer they stand up sluggishly; they do it only to be seen of men and do not remember Allah save a little. (The Women 4.142)”
About This Quote
Source Religious Text: Quran, Surah An-Nisa 4:142 (Islamic scripture)
The verse condemns hypocritical worship performed for show, urging sincere devotion and humility before God.
In simple terms: Avoid insincere worship.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate genuine, humble prayer.
Themes
faith
hypocrisy
spiritual sincerity
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- community worship
- personal reflection
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
religious practice
ethical conduct
Questions to Reflect On
- How authentic is your worship?
- What motivates you to pray beyond appearances?
A Different Perspective
May be interpreted differently across sects.
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