The Causes of the Steadfastness of the One Who Upholds Tawhid (the Oneness of Allah) in Times of Fitnah (Trial, Discord or Temptation)

Question:
Abu Muhammad ibn 'Urur asks: How does the one who upholds tawhid (the oneness of Allah) remain steadfast in times of fitnah (trial, discord or temptation)?

Answer:
He must first learn the correct 'aqidah (creed), because if he does not learn it, the fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) may appear attractive to him. When he knows about fitnah (trial, discord or temptation), he learns beneficial knowledge; this is one of the means of protection from it, by the permission of Allah. He must also seek refuge in Allah from fitnah (trial, discord or temptation), frequently seeking refuge in Allah from it. He must also keep away from the companions of fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) and the gatherings that contain fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) and evil. He must not look at screens that contain evil, incitement to vice, displays of fashion, or displays of women who are seductive; he must not look at them. All of these are causes of fitnah (trial, discord or temptation), and the Muslim must avoid them. Yes.