What is the meaning of (And if you see them, their bodies please you), and does it apply to everyone strong or beautiful?
The verse: "And when you see them, their physiques may impress you" means that the hypocrites possess beautiful bodies that impress the beholder with their freshness and elegance, but they are weak, cowardly, and timid. The verse is not a condemnation of strength or beauty, for the strong believer is more beloved to Allah, and Allah is beautiful and loves beauty. The intent is to condemn a pleasing outward appearance coupled with inner corruption, which is why Allah described them as "as if they were timbers propped up." They are like specters without souls and bodies without dreams.
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