The Holy Quran 63:4 — Surah Al-Munafiqun

Arabic text

۞ وَإِذَا رَأَيْتَهُمْ تُعْجِبُكَ أَجْسَامُهُمْ ۖ وَإِن يَقُولُوا۟ تَسْمَعْ لِقَوْلِهِمْ ۖ كَأَنَّهُمْ خُشُبٌ مُّسَنَّدَةٌ ۖ يَحْسَبُونَ كُلَّ صَيْحَةٍ عَلَيْهِمْ ۚ هُمُ ٱلْعَدُوُّ فَٱحْذَرْهُمْ ۚ قَـٰتَلَهُمُ ٱللَّهُ ۖ أَنَّىٰ يُؤْفَكُونَ

Translation

When you look at them, their physical appearance appeals to you (because they are burly, strong and good-looking) and when they speak, you listen attentively to what they have to say (because they speak eloquently and confidently). (However, despite their sturdy and confident appearance,) They are like sticks leaning against a support (they are weak and cowardly). They think (fear) that every shout is (directed) against them (to harm them). They are enemies so beware of them (and never regard them as your friends). May Allaah destroy them! Where are they wandering astray? (They deviate further from Islaam with each passing day.)

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The outward and inward state of the hypocrites: that is, their hearts have already been disfigured, but look at their bodies — very imposing, sleek and well-groomed; when they speak, it is with great eloquence and glibness, so ornate that the listener cannot help turning towards them and, seeing the outward surface of their speech, is ready to accept it.

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