RESISTING FORBIDDEN DESIRES

In the Name of Allāh.

Have you ever contemplated the perplexing question of why we often gravitate towards actions that lead us astray, despite being fully aware of the grim consequences that await in the depths of Hellfire? After all, no one who believes in the Hereafter desires to end up in Hell. So, why is it that the path towards Hell can seem so appealing?

Abū Hurayrah narrated that …

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WHAT IS DEARER TO YOU?

In the Name of Allāh.

To sincerely love Allāh and His Messenger (ﷺ) means to love what they love and detest what they detest. All Muslims must maintain love for (i.e., make dearer) Allāh and His Messenger (ﷺ) above all else. However, some individuals, caught up in their desires, may find themselves lured by Shayṭān‘s whispers, turning away from the love of Allāh and His Messenger (ﷺ) in favor …

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ALONE FOR HIM

In the Name of Allāh.

Indeed, worship is a comprehensive term that includes all actions (such as praying, fasting, supplicating, giving charity, calling to the Religion of Allāh, etc.) that are pleased by Allāh and done solely for Him in all sincerity (i.e. establishing that He Alone deserves it since He is our Lord) with the hope of having His Reward and not tormented with His Punishment.

Allāh instructed His …

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