Protection from the Fitnah of Doubtful Matters and a Comparison Between Them and Desires
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Question:
Your Eminence the Shaykh! This questioner says: How does a Muslim protect himself from the fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) of shubhah (doubtful matters)? And which is more dangerous for him in these times: shubhah (doubtful matters) or shahawat (desires)?
Answer:
Doubtful matters are more dangerous in every time. Doubtful matters are more dangerous than desires, even though desires are also dangerous. But doubtful matters, may Allah protect us from them, because they touch the creed. A person exits his religion because of them, so they are more dangerous. He must avoid the trials of desires and the trials of doubtful matters, stick to the correct path, and be content with what is lawful over what is forbidden. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, and may Allah reward you with good,
Your Eminence the Shaykh! This questioner says: How does a Muslim protect himself from the fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) of shubhah (doubtful matters)? And which is more dangerous for him in these times: shubhah (doubtful matters) or shahawat (desires)?
Answer:
Doubtful matters are more dangerous in every time. Doubtful matters are more dangerous than desires, even though desires are also dangerous. But doubtful matters, may Allah protect us from them, because they touch the creed. A person exits his religion because of them, so they are more dangerous. He must avoid the trials of desires and the trials of doubtful matters, stick to the correct path, and be content with what is lawful over what is forbidden. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, and may Allah reward you with good,
Source
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