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painful punishment should befall Prophet Muhammad’s era, as derived
them” (The Quran, 24: 63). from Quranic verses and Prophetic
Since the Wilāyah (guardianship) in narrations. The study systematically
Islamic and Quranic analysis is a analyzed ten significant behaviors, such
fundamental aspect of faith, and the as deception, rumor-mongering,
two are inward matters, the way to alliance with non-believers, and false
assess a person’s acceptance of oaths, that undermined societal and
guardianship and faith is through their spiritual cohesion. These actions, driven
obedience. In other words, to measure by duplicity and selfish motives, not
a person’s faith and loyalty to the only threatened the emerging Islamic
chosen servant of God, one must look community but also contravened the
at their willingness to obey. core principles of morality and faith as
The more obedient and responsive a emphasized in Islam.
person is, the greater it is understood From this examination, a set of
that such an individual has love and constructive guidelines for adopting a
affection for the chosen servant of God righteous lifestyle emerges. These
and feels a closer connection to them. include truthfulness, maintaining
This is because Wilāyah in the Quranic loyalty to covenants, fostering sincerity
culture is deeply connected with love in belief and actions, resisting deceit,
and affection. Hence, it is said in the upholding communal trust, and
interpretation of true faith that faith and aligning one’s life with divine
disbelief are nothing but love and hatred teachings and the example set by the
respectively. Believers have love and Prophet. By avoiding the traits of
affection for Allah and the Islamic hypocrites and adhering to these
leaders, who are referred to as the principles, Muslims are empowered to
chosen servants of God, and this love cultivate a lifestyle centered on ethical
and affection is what transforms them conduct, societal harmony, and
into obedient and responsive spiritual well-being. Ultimately, this
individuals. If they are asked to do study affirms the enduring relevance of
something, they do it without hesitation Quranic injunctions in guiding human
or excuse. In this sense, guardianship behavior and promoting a virtuous
and its acceptance are core elements of society. It underscores the importance
the believers’ lifestyle. of self-awareness and moral discipline
in building a life that leads to both
Conclusion
This research examines the undesirable worldly and eternal success.
lifestyle traits exhibited by the
hypocrites in Medina during the
