Does a person sin and be punished because of intrusive thoughts and doubts?
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Question:
I say: I am a woman of twenty-three years old. I have been praying since I was young and I am fulfilling what Allah has made obligatory upon me of matters and duties, praise be to Allah. However, I have been afflicted, for the past two years, with an illness, which is doubt and intrusive thoughts. When I recite the Qur'an and remember Allah, I feel comfort and tranquility. But as soon as I finish reciting and I neglect the remembrance of Allah, intrusive thoughts and doubts take hold of me, causing me great fear. So what do you advise me to do? May Allah reward you with good. And does a person sin and be punished because of doubt? Please advise us, may you be rewarded.
Answer:
We advise you to keep in mind the greatness of Allah, and that you are in the presence of Allah in prayer. Prayer is the delight of the eye for the believing man and woman. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan an-Nasa'i 3940Hasan (Darussalam). So we advise you to keep in mind the greatness of Allah, and that you are in the presence of Allah, who sees you and hears your words and your recitation. So fear Allah, be present with your heart, and beware of the intrusive thoughts and ideas that distract you from prayer. When you are sincere in this, Allah will remove these intrusive thoughts and ideas from you, your heart will be straight, and you will be humble in prayer.
And if this becomes frequent with you, it is prescribed for you to seek refuge in Allah from Satan, even by spitting to your left three times. You spit to your left three times, saying: "I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan." The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) advised some of the Companions to do this, so he did it and it was successful and he was cured. So there is no harm in seeking refuge in Allah from Satan and spitting to your left three times in prayer if it becomes frequent for you, if the intrusive thoughts become numerous.
But with sincerity with Allah, presence of heart with Allah, humility before Him, and remembering His greatness, (Glorified and Exalted is He); these intrusive thoughts will disappear. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.
I say: I am a woman of twenty-three years old. I have been praying since I was young and I am fulfilling what Allah has made obligatory upon me of matters and duties, praise be to Allah. However, I have been afflicted, for the past two years, with an illness, which is doubt and intrusive thoughts. When I recite the Qur'an and remember Allah, I feel comfort and tranquility. But as soon as I finish reciting and I neglect the remembrance of Allah, intrusive thoughts and doubts take hold of me, causing me great fear. So what do you advise me to do? May Allah reward you with good. And does a person sin and be punished because of doubt? Please advise us, may you be rewarded.
Answer:
We advise you to keep in mind the greatness of Allah, and that you are in the presence of Allah in prayer. Prayer is the delight of the eye for the believing man and woman. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
my comfort has been provided in prayer
جعلت قرة عيني في الصلاةAnd if this becomes frequent with you, it is prescribed for you to seek refuge in Allah from Satan, even by spitting to your left three times. You spit to your left three times, saying: "I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan." The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) advised some of the Companions to do this, so he did it and it was successful and he was cured. So there is no harm in seeking refuge in Allah from Satan and spitting to your left three times in prayer if it becomes frequent for you, if the intrusive thoughts become numerous.
But with sincerity with Allah, presence of heart with Allah, humility before Him, and remembering His greatness, (Glorified and Exalted is He); these intrusive thoughts will disappear. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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