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60chapter oneMessenger and He bears witness that the hypocrites are liars.( Al-Mun§fiqån 63:1, AH)This verse teaches us that if someone performs the ritual prayer aspart of al-Êm§n, but ignores the ethical commands as part of al-isl§m,he is a ‘hypocrite’, even if he rigidly observes the prayer times, theduty of the fast, and the \ajj rite.The following chart demonstrates how the Book distinguishes betweenthe two types of faith—even within one single verse:Faith: Type 1 (theMuslims)‘But those who believeand work deeds ofrighteousness…’ (1)→‘O you who believe!Fear God…’ (1) →Allah’s first portion ofmercy (1)‘…He will bestow onyou a double portionof His mercy…’( Al-\adÊd 57:28)‘O you who believe!...’(1) →‘Those who believe, thenreject faith…’ (1) →‘On those who believeand do deeds ofrighteousness…’ (1)→Faith: Type 2 (the Believers)‘…and believe in the(revelation) sent down toMuhammad…’ (2)(MuÈammad 47:2)‘…and believe in Hisapostle…’ (2) ( Al-\adÊd57:28)Allah’s second portion ofmercy (2)‘…Believe in God and HisApostle…’ (2) ( Al-Nis§" 4:136)‘…then believe (again) and(again) reject faith…’ (2)( Al-Nis§" 4:137)…when they guard themselvesfrom evil, and believe,and do deeds of righteousness,(1 + 2) (or) again, guardthemselves from evil andbelieve, (or) again, guardthemselves from evil and dogood (2) ( Al-M§"ida 5:93)A Moral Understanding of al-iÈs§nFinally, we turn to the concept of ‘doing what is fair and just’( al-iÈs§n), the crucial moral term for al-Êm§n. In short, ‘doing what is