The Ruling on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Acts of Worship
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Question:
The sister questioner says: I have been suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder for years, since I was in high school. This obsession comes to me in my acts of worship. Does this count as a clear sign of faith for me, even though I am patient and seeking reward from Allah?
Answer:
If you do not speak about it and you hate it, that is part of faith: hating it, not speaking about it, and not uttering it is part of faith, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said. This whisper is from Satan. You should seek refuge in Allah from Satan and do so frequently, and it will go away, if Allah wills. Yes.
The sister questioner says: I have been suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder for years, since I was in high school. This obsession comes to me in my acts of worship. Does this count as a clear sign of faith for me, even though I am patient and seeking reward from Allah?
Answer:
If you do not speak about it and you hate it, that is part of faith: hating it, not speaking about it, and not uttering it is part of faith, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said. This whisper is from Satan. You should seek refuge in Allah from Satan and do so frequently, and it will go away, if Allah wills. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/233 — archive.org (9:13)
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