The Ruling on Waswas (Obsessive Thoughts) Regarding Breaking the Intention of Wudu and Prayer
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Question:
We move on to another questioner who says: Does the intention of wudu and prayer not break for one who suffers from waswas (obsessive thoughts)?
Answer:
No, waswas (obsessive thoughts) are not acted upon; waswas (obsessive thoughts) are not acted upon, because they are not by the person’s choice, and they are from Shaytan. That is why he says the dhikr (remembrance of Allah) at the beginning of wudu to drive away Shaytan, and he seeks refuge in Allah from Shaytan at the beginning of the prayer. So dhikr (remembrance of Allah) is a fortress against Shaytan. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
We move on to another questioner who says: Does the intention of wudu and prayer not break for one who suffers from waswas (obsessive thoughts)?
Answer:
No, waswas (obsessive thoughts) are not acted upon; waswas (obsessive thoughts) are not acted upon, because they are not by the person’s choice, and they are from Shaytan. That is why he says the dhikr (remembrance of Allah) at the beginning of wudu to drive away Shaytan, and he seeks refuge in Allah from Shaytan at the beginning of the prayer. So dhikr (remembrance of Allah) is a fortress against Shaytan. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/283 — archive.org (13:17)
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