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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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Evil thoughts revolving in his heart, knowing that he reads the Qur'an and hadiths, but they are increasing; what should he do?

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Question:
If Allah tests a person with evil thoughts revolving in his heart, knowing that he reads the Qur'an and the Prophetic hadiths to cure this ailment, but as he says, they are persistent and increasing, what should this person do? And does he have to make up for it? May Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
He should not pay attention to these waswas (whispers); these are whispers from Shaytan. They do not harm him as long as he has not spoken or uttered anything. Mere whispers and fleeting thoughts in the soul do not harm him, and praise be to Allah. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Allah has pardoned my Ummah for mistakes, forgetfulness, and what their souls suggest to them, as long as they do not speak or act." So this is a whisper from Shaytan; do not turn to it, and it will not harm you, if Allah wills. No.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، أفكار خبيثة تدور في قلبه، مع العلم أنه يقرأ القرآن والأحاديث، ولكنها تزداد فماذا يفعل؟ — youtube.com

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