SHAYTAN TAKES CHANCE

In the Name of Allāh. Naturally, we try to avoid contact with Allāh when we do something shameful or embarrassing (i.e. sin). Here, Shaytan takes chance by whispering to us about not repenting to Allāh. So, when one listens to Shaytan, he considers himself not worthy of Allāh’s Mercy, distances himself from Him and thereby […]

AN OPEN OPPONENT

In the Name of Allāh. Perfect praise is to Allāh and may His choicest Blessings be upon our Noble Prophet (ﷺ). Sometimes, we find it hard to identify an enemy (among humans). However, regarding Shaytan, Allāh makes it clear-cut.  He says (in Surah Yusuf [12] verse 5): “Verily, Shaytan is to man an open enemy!” […]

AT THE FACE OF ANGER

In the Name of Allah. Anger is an emotion in man that is always stimulated by Shaytan. It often leads to regrettable consequences and unhappiness as well as affects one’s faith. Controlling one’s anger is a sign of goodness, a sign of strength and it earns the Pleasure of Allah. Therefore, one should be circumspect […]