In this lesson of Sūrah at-Tawbah, verses 49-54, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf discusses the reactions of hypocrites when faced with hardship or success. He explains how some seek to avoid responsibility by asking for permission to remain behind, but they have already fallen into trial, with Hell awaiting the disbelievers. The Shaykh highlights the hypocrisy of those who rejoice in your misfortune, while when things go well, they are distressed. The lesson underscores the importance of relying on the decree of Allāh عَزَّوَجَلَّ and how the true believer awaits either martyrdom or victory, unlike the hypocrites who only await punishment. Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf also reflects on the rejection of the hypocrites' charitable acts, explaining that their disbelief, laziness in prayer, and unwillingness to give prevent their actions from being accepted.