What is the difference between doubt and waswasah?
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The questioner : May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh, and benefit through you.
The Shaykh : Amen.
The questioner : A questioner asks: Honorable Shaykh, peace be upon you, and Allah’s mercy and blessings.
The Shaykh : And upon you be peace.
The questioner : What is the difference between doubt and waswasah?
The Shaykh : Doubt is hesitation regarding a matter, and it is the result of waswasah. When Satan casts whispers into a person’s heart, he becomes very doubtful about his worship and his dealings. However, if he seeks refuge in Allah the Exalted from it, drives it away, and turns away from it, then Allah will cure him of it after that.
The Shaykh : Amen.
The questioner : A questioner asks: Honorable Shaykh, peace be upon you, and Allah’s mercy and blessings.
The Shaykh : And upon you be peace.
The questioner : What is the difference between doubt and waswasah?
The Shaykh : Doubt is hesitation regarding a matter, and it is the result of waswasah. When Satan casts whispers into a person’s heart, he becomes very doubtful about his worship and his dealings. However, if he seeks refuge in Allah the Exalted from it, drives it away, and turns away from it, then Allah will cure him of it after that.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، ما الفرق بين الشك والوسواس — youtube.com
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