Author: Fazeelat al-Sheikh Hafiz Abdul Sattar Hamad (Hafidhahullah)
"The worst person on the Day of Judgment in the sight of Allah will be the one who is two-faced, approaching some with one face and others with another face."
— [Sahih Bukhari, Kitab al-Adab: 6058]
Certain moral crimes may appear insignificant to us, but they hold great severity in Allah’s sight. Allah says in the Quran:
"You consider it a trivial matter, but in the sight of Allah, it is grave."
— [Surah An-Nur: 15]
Two-faced behavior is one such sin. Although many take it lightly, it is considered a dangerous act of hypocrisy in Islam.
"In the Hereafter, the two-faced person will have two tongues of fire in their mouth."
— [Abu Dawood, Kitab al-Adab: 4873]
This punishment highlights the gravity of the sin and serves as a stern warning against such behavior.
Two-faced behavior reflects a form of hypocrisy and moral degradation. It creates distrust and damages relationships within society.
✔ Manipulative Tendencies:
Such individuals often pretend to be wise or diplomatic, but their actions stem from selfish motives and a lack of ethical grounding.
Hadith Reference
تَجِدُ مِنْ شَرِّ النَّاسِ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ عِنْدَ اللَّهِ ذَا الْوَجْهَيْنِ، الَّذِي يَأْتِي هَؤُلَاءِ بِوَجْهٍ وَهَؤُلَاءِ بِوَجْهٍ"The worst person on the Day of Judgment in the sight of Allah will be the one who is two-faced, approaching some with one face and others with another face."
— [Sahih Bukhari, Kitab al-Adab: 6058]
Key Points
❀ Seemingly Minor Sins, Grave in Allah’s Sight:Certain moral crimes may appear insignificant to us, but they hold great severity in Allah’s sight. Allah says in the Quran:
"You consider it a trivial matter, but in the sight of Allah, it is grave."
— [Surah An-Nur: 15]
Two-faced behavior is one such sin. Although many take it lightly, it is considered a dangerous act of hypocrisy in Islam.
Definition of Two-Faced Behavior
Two-faced behavior refers to the act of presenting different attitudes or statements to different people, often for personal gain or to cause discord. For instance:- A person speaks positively to one party while speaking negatively about them to another.
- They express loyalty or affection in someone’s presence but betray them in their absence.
Consequences in the Hereafter
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ described the punishment for such individuals:"In the Hereafter, the two-faced person will have two tongues of fire in their mouth."
— [Abu Dawood, Kitab al-Adab: 4873]
This punishment highlights the gravity of the sin and serves as a stern warning against such behavior.
Moral Implications
✔ Hypocrisy and Deceit:Two-faced behavior reflects a form of hypocrisy and moral degradation. It creates distrust and damages relationships within society.
✔ Manipulative Tendencies:
Such individuals often pretend to be wise or diplomatic, but their actions stem from selfish motives and a lack of ethical grounding.