Advice for the young man overcome by his desires
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Question:
He says: I am a young man who reads the Qur'an and maintains the congregational prayers, and I fast on Mondays and Thursdays, praise be to Allah. However, my desires overcome me. What do you advise me to do?
Answer:
You should continue with your good deeds and maintain obedience, whether obligatory or voluntary. You are receiving reward. There is no doubt that acts of worship require patience from you, so be patient. Also, the soul becomes accustomed to this; if you habituate it to it, it will become easy for it, praise be to Allah. Yes.
He says: I am a young man who reads the Qur'an and maintains the congregational prayers, and I fast on Mondays and Thursdays, praise be to Allah. However, my desires overcome me. What do you advise me to do?
Answer:
You should continue with your good deeds and maintain obedience, whether obligatory or voluntary. You are receiving reward. There is no doubt that acts of worship require patience from you, so be patient. Also, the soul becomes accustomed to this; if you habituate it to it, it will become easy for it, praise be to Allah. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/026 — archive.org (6:20)
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