Treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Ablution and Prayer
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Question:
The questioner says: Peace be upon you. What is the treatment for obsessive thoughts (waswas) in ablution and prayer?
Answer:
The treatment for obsessive thoughts in all acts of worship is that you say, "I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan." For Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, has commanded you to seek refuge from Shaytan and his whispers:[Al-A'raf 7:200]. Since obsessive thoughts come from Shaytan, you seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan. Also, you should say the name of Allah (Bismillah) at the beginning of ablution and at the beginning of the full ritual bath, in order to drive that Shaytan away from you. Thirdly, do not pay attention to the obsessive thoughts; reject them, leave them, and never concern yourself with them. Yes. May Allah keep you safe.
The questioner says: Peace be upon you. What is the treatment for obsessive thoughts (waswas) in ablution and prayer?
Answer:
The treatment for obsessive thoughts in all acts of worship is that you say, "I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan." For Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, has commanded you to seek refuge from Shaytan and his whispers:
And if an evil suggestion comes to you from Satan, then seek refuge in Allah
وَإِمَّا يَنزَغَنَّكَ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ نَزْغٌ فَاسْتَعِذْ بِاللَّهِ
Source
كلمات رمضانية 03-09-1432هـ — alfawzan.live (22:07)
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