The Phenomenon of Whispers in Ritual Purity and Prayer and Its Treatment
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Question:
Your Eminence, in our time, whispers have become common among many sisters and brothers. What is your advice and guidance for one who is afflicted with whispers, especially in ritual purity and prayer?
Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) addressed this issue. Uthman ibn Abi al-As asked him about whispers, and he said: So when a person feels the presence of whispers, he should spit to his left three times and say: “I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan” three times.
The presenter: May Allah reward you and bless you, O Shaykh.
Your Eminence, in our time, whispers have become common among many sisters and brothers. What is your advice and guidance for one who is afflicted with whispers, especially in ritual purity and prayer?
Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) addressed this issue. Uthman ibn Abi al-As asked him about whispers, and he said:
Shaytan got between me and my prayer and my recitation. He said: That is a Shaytan called Khunzub. So when you feel that, seek refuge in Allah from him and spit to your left three times.
إن الشيطان حال بيني وبين صلاتي وبين قراءتي، قال: ذاك شيطان يقال له: خنزب، فإذا أحسست بذلك فتعوذ بالله منه، وانفث عن يسارك ثلاثًاThe presenter: May Allah reward you and bless you, O Shaykh.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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