THE SIGNS OF HYPOCRISY

One who cultivates any of the characteristics of a hypocrite will find a weak personality developing within him. further loss of such a person is that he will be deprived of the divine company of angels. He will not be a recipient of divine inspirations. He will not receive any spiritual nourishment. He will be deprived of a relationship with God. Such a person’s intellectual development will come to a standstill. He will be denied the blessing of purification. The light of faith will fail to reach him. A weak personality will always be under the influence of Satan. On the other hand a strong personality will continue to have divine experiences as mentioned in the Quran: 'As for those who affirm, Our Lord is God, and then remain steadfast, the angels will descend on them, saying, ‘Have no fear and do not grieve. Rejoice in the [good news of the] Garden that you have been promised. (41: 30) o Patience in Social & Family Life Patience means to think by rising above complaints. Patience is not cowardice or defeat. When you have an unpleasant experience with someone and become negative, this means you did not keep patience. If you ignore what hurts you, you raise your level. So, patience means to raise your intellectual level. Patience is not passivity. It is another name for high thinking.