by Shaikh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen [d.1421H]
Translated by Abu Aaliyah Abdullah ibn Dwight Battle
Al Hujjah and Authentic Statements Publishers, USA, 2007
Translated by Abu Aaliyah Abdullah ibn Dwight Battle
Al Hujjah and Authentic Statements Publishers, USA, 2007
Thoughts and whispers that contradict
the religion do not frequent the dead heart, on account of its being
lifeless and a destroyed organ. Shaytaan does not want more than with
what he is charged. For that reason, it was said to Ibn Mas’ud
radiyallahu anhu or Ibn Abbas radiyallahu anhu that the Jews say: “They do not get any whispers while they pray.”
In other words uneasiness does not afflict them. He said: “They have
spoken the truth and what can Shaytaan do with a heart that is already
ruined.”
However, as for the heart that is
alive, which contains a portion of faith, Shaytaan attacks it. There is
not any leniency or pause in his assault. Shaytaan casts misgivings
contradicting his religion. If the servant submits to these misgivings
and doubts, they serve as the most severe means of destruction.
Eventually, he casts doubts on this youth about his Lord, religion, and
belief. Whenever Shaytaan finds weakness and frustration in the heart,
he occupies it until he separates this adolescent from his religion. In
contrast, whenever Shaytaan finds a heart that is strong and steadfast
he succumbs to defeat. His scheme is feeble and as a result he is made
miserable.
The whispers that Shaytaan hurls into
the heart do not affect the person if he uses the cure mentioned by the
Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam).
Ibn Abbas (radiyallahu anhu) narrated
that a person came to the Prophet (sallallahu alahyi wa sallam) and
said: “I have a certain feeling within myself which being a burning
ember is more desirable to me than my uttering it.” The Prophet
(sallallahu alayhi wa salaam) said: “All praise is due to Allah who has
rejected his scheme [i.e driven away Shaytaan's evil thoughts].
[Collected by Abu Dawood in his Sunnan #5122 and graded Sahih by
Al-Albaani]
Some people from the Companions came
and said, “O Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) we find
within ourselves (such a feeling) which overwhelms each one of us from
speaking about it (i.e he feels it imposing to speak about it).” The
Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) asked: “Do you also experience
it?” The Companions replied, “Yes.” The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa
sallam) replied “That is true Imaan (faith)”. [Collected by Muslim in
his Saheeh #132]
The meaning of having true faith is the
evil thoughts that you face – and your rejection of them – does not
harm your faith a single bit. In fact, rejecting these thoughts is a
proof that your faith is sincere and has not been affected by any loss.
The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa
sallam) said: “Shaytaan comes to one of you and says, “Who has created
this? Who has created that?” until he says: “Who has created your
Lord?” When he reaches this limit, then seek refuge in Allah and in His
Compassion.” [Sahih: Agreed upon. On the authority of Abu Hurayrah
(radiyallaahu anhu).
And in a similar Hadeeth in Abu Dawood
(#4722) with a Hasan isnad (chain of narration), the Prophet
(sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said:
“So! Say Allah is One, Allah is Independent (as-Samad), He does not give birth nor was He given birth to, then spit towards the left three times and seek refuge from the Accursed Shaytaan.”
In these ahadeeth the Companions
described illnesses to the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam). He
(sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) in turn prescribed four things for them
as a remedy:
- Abstain from these temptations. This means to completely turn away from it then act as though it never existed. Then occupy yourself with the remembrance of Allah (i.e. recitation of the Quran and dhikr from the Sunnah).
- Seek refuge in Allah from the whispers of the Accursed Shaytaan.
- Say I believe in Allah and His Messenger (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam.
- Recite Surah Al-Ikhlaas. Then spit to your left side three times and say I seek refuge in Allah from the Accursed Shaytaan.
Taken From the Book Islaams Solution For The problems Facing Today’s Youth By Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen pg 49-51
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