Those who analyze their souls and find nothing to feel guilty for really should be worried because none of us is without faults and flaws.
Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) describes the attributes of a hypocrite in faith in a very concise way. The Prophet (SallAllahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) once said that the signs of a hypocrite are three: Whenever he speaks, he lies; whenever he promises, he breaks it; and if he is entrusted with something, he betrays the trust (Al-Bukhari) This does not mean that if a Muslim tells lies, breaks promises, or betrays trusts he becomes a hypocrite. It means that these qualities, if found to be a part of their nature in their regular dealings with people, are strong indicators that this person’s faith is weak.
Only Allah knows for sure who among us is a sincere believer and who is a true hypocrite. Sometimes hypocrites don’t even realize that they are hypocrites. They are so convincing to other people that they even convince themselves they are believers, whereas their behavior shows quite the opposite.
They always find ways to justify their sinful actions and convince themselves that they are good believers. You do not seem to be this type of person because you find faults in yourself and do not lie to yourself.
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