How does a person drive away the evil whispers that occur to his heart?
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The questioner:
May Allah reward you. This is a letter from a person who did not mention his name or use a pseudonym. He says: I am a believing man, and I am in my forties. Since I was young, I have been careful to maintain my prayers and the rituals of my religion to the best of my ability. However, I admit that my soul is evil, and it constantly whispers to me with unpleasant matters and thoughts. My question is, Honorable Shaykh: Will I be held accountable for my soul’s whispers regarding these matters? And how can I overcome my soul and triumph over it so that I do not fall into what is forbidden?
The Shaykh:
Praise Allah the Mighty and Majestic for guiding you to faith. As for the whispers of Shaytan, do not pay attention to them. Seek refuge in Allah from them, continue in righteous deeds, and stay away from sins. You are in a good state, if Allah wills. These whispers will not harm you if you do not pay attention to them, do not worry about them, and seek refuge in Allah from Shaytan, who brings you these whispers. Yes.
The presenter:
What is your view, Shaykh, on his statement, “I am a believing man in my forties”?
The Shaykh:
There is nothing wrong with that. The issue is if he said, “I am a believer, if Allah wills.” Is this exception permissible or not? Yes.
The questioner:
He says, regarding your statement that one drives away the whisper, that some Western psychologists say that no one can stop thinking from themselves. Is there any clarification?
The Shaykh:
This is the speech of one who does not believe in Allah. A person can drive away evil thoughts from himself by seeking refuge in Allah, turning to Allah, and increasing the remembrance of Allah. He can do so by taking the real means.
May Allah reward you. This is a letter from a person who did not mention his name or use a pseudonym. He says: I am a believing man, and I am in my forties. Since I was young, I have been careful to maintain my prayers and the rituals of my religion to the best of my ability. However, I admit that my soul is evil, and it constantly whispers to me with unpleasant matters and thoughts. My question is, Honorable Shaykh: Will I be held accountable for my soul’s whispers regarding these matters? And how can I overcome my soul and triumph over it so that I do not fall into what is forbidden?
The Shaykh:
Praise Allah the Mighty and Majestic for guiding you to faith. As for the whispers of Shaytan, do not pay attention to them. Seek refuge in Allah from them, continue in righteous deeds, and stay away from sins. You are in a good state, if Allah wills. These whispers will not harm you if you do not pay attention to them, do not worry about them, and seek refuge in Allah from Shaytan, who brings you these whispers. Yes.
The presenter:
What is your view, Shaykh, on his statement, “I am a believing man in my forties”?
The Shaykh:
There is nothing wrong with that. The issue is if he said, “I am a believer, if Allah wills.” Is this exception permissible or not? Yes.
The questioner:
He says, regarding your statement that one drives away the whisper, that some Western psychologists say that no one can stop thinking from themselves. Is there any clarification?
The Shaykh:
This is the speech of one who does not believe in Allah. A person can drive away evil thoughts from himself by seeking refuge in Allah, turning to Allah, and increasing the remembrance of Allah. He can do so by taking the real means.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 5568- كيف يطرد الإنسان وساوس الشر التي تخطر على قلبه؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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