Is fearing the existence of hypocrisy in one's heart—due to questioning the Prophet’s (peace be upon him) command to leave Al-Abbas at Badr—considered a whisper of hypocrisy? And what are the actions through which Allah ordains acquittal from hypocrisy?

The esteemed status of prophethood must be appreciated, as it is a status of infallibility and transcendence above all imperfections. Allah has made it obligatory to refer to the Prophet (peace be upon him) for judgment and to submit and surrender to whatever he has ruled, as Allah Almighty says: "But no, by your Lord, they will not believe until they make you judge in what has become disputed between them, and then find within themselves no discomfort from what you have judged and submit in full submission."

Regarding the issue of Al-Abbas, the Prophet explained his command by stating that Al-Abbas was brought out unwillingly. Al-Abbas had also supported the Prophet before the Hijra, and the Prophet repays kindness. Nevertheless, the Prophet did not exempt his uncle Al-Abbas from the responsibility of going out with the polytheists, as he asked him to ransom himself and those with him, showing him the Prophet's knowledge of the wealth he had concealed. This made Al-Abbas acknowledge his prophethood.

If doubt concerning the Prophet's justice crosses one's mind, one must repent from it because it is a grave sin. Fear of hypocrisy is not hypocrisy itself; rather, it may be a mere whisper (waswasah). Among the signs of being free from hypocrisy is performing forty days of prayer in congregation, catching the first takbir. A Muslim must remain cautious of hypocrisy and an evil end, diligently performing acts of obedience and staying away from sins.