The Ruling on Waswas (Intrusive Thoughts) in Matters of Creed
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, I read that waswas (intrusive thoughts) is a sign of faith if the Muslim dislikes them, but what about the one who is afflicted by these waswas even in his worship and creed?
Answer:
He should not pay attention to them, nor speak about them, but rather reject them, and they will not harm him, by the permission of Allah. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, I read that waswas (intrusive thoughts) is a sign of faith if the Muslim dislikes them, but what about the one who is afflicted by these waswas even in his worship and creed?
Answer:
He should not pay attention to them, nor speak about them, but rather reject them, and they will not harm him, by the permission of Allah. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/286 — archive.org (13:55)
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