Hidden Shi’ism is a category of Nifaaq (Hypocrisy) – such nifaaq which eliminates Imaan. There are some persons whilst professing to be Muslim, harbour within their hearts love for the Shiahs. However, like the munaafiqeen during the time of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam), they conceal their aversion for Islam – the Islam of the Ahlus Sunnah.
The sign of their hidden nifaaq – their pro-Shiah bias – is their quick defence of Shiahs. Whenever the kufr of Shiah doctrines and teachings are exposed, they are quick to interpret these kufr doctrines to make them acceptable to unwary and ignorant Muslims. In fact, they blatantly deny the existence of such flagrant kufr beliefs of the Shiahs despite a deluge of evidence in the theological books of the Shiah priests affirming these doctrines of kufr.
Whenever a person argues in favour of Shiahs, know that he is a munaafiq. He conceals his kufr. He is totally uncaring of the honour of the Sahaabah whom the Shiahs horrendously assail, but he portrays a soft spot for these enemies of the Sahaabah with his covert defence of Shi’ism.