The Meaning of Dhikr Being a Protection from Shaytan
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. In the hadith reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), it is stated that whoever saysMuwatta Malik 20:131 one hundred times in a day, it is reported that it will be a protection for him from Shaytan on that day until he reaches evening. What is the meaning of it being a protection from Shaytan? Does that mean he will not commit a sin?
Answer:
It being a protection from Shaytan means you drive Shaytan away from him so that he does not whisper to him.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. In the hadith reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), it is stated that whoever says
There is no god but Allah, alone, without any partner. To Him belong the Kingdom and praise, and He has power over everything
لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له إلى آخرهAnswer:
It being a protection from Shaytan means you drive Shaytan away from him so that he does not whisper to him.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، أول كتاب العتق — islamhouse.com (55:42)
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