What should one do when thoughts that do not please Allah the Exalted come to mind?
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Question:
The questioner says: Thoughts from my soul often come to me regarding things that do not please Allah. I always blame myself for these thoughts and say that they are from Satan. Is a person held accountable for them?
Answer:
He is not held accountable for them. The mistake, forgetfulness, and what the soul suggests to itself have been forgiven for my Ummah, as long as one does not speak or act upon them. Your dislike of speaking about them and making them explicit is a sign of faith. You should seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan, and you should also reject them and not engage with them.
The questioner says: Thoughts from my soul often come to me regarding things that do not please Allah. I always blame myself for these thoughts and say that they are from Satan. Is a person held accountable for them?
Answer:
He is not held accountable for them. The mistake, forgetfulness, and what the soul suggests to itself have been forgiven for my Ummah, as long as one does not speak or act upon them. Your dislike of speaking about them and making them explicit is a sign of faith. You should seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan, and you should also reject them and not engage with them.
Source
www.alfawzan.af.org.sa
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