Is disobedience, such as looking at what is forbidden, a trial from Allah, and what is obligatory to do?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is disobedience, such as looking at what is forbidden and other things, a trial from Allah? And what is obligatory for me to do in this state?
Answer:
A person being exposed to desires and enticing sights is a trial, there is no doubt about that; it is a trial. But he must be patient regarding it, lower his gaze, and restrain his hand and tongue, so he will be saved from this trial. Otherwise, everything that befalls a person, whether it is disliked or desired, is a trial and a test. The servant is bound by his actions toward these things. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is disobedience, such as looking at what is forbidden and other things, a trial from Allah? And what is obligatory for me to do in this state?
Answer:
A person being exposed to desires and enticing sights is a trial, there is no doubt about that; it is a trial. But he must be patient regarding it, lower his gaze, and restrain his hand and tongue, so he will be saved from this trial. Otherwise, everything that befalls a person, whether it is disliked or desired, is a trial and a test. The servant is bound by his actions toward these things. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/3278] هل المعصية كالنظر إلى الحرام ابتلاء من الله وما الواجب فعله؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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