Beware of abandoning the Sunan (pl. Sunnah), for indeed they are the testimonies of certainty [in eemaan].
Category: Shaytan & His Tricks
Beneath their feet
Whoever places their desires beneath their feet, Shaytaan flees in fear from their very shadow.
Neglecting the Qur.aan
Neglecting the:
• remembrance of Allaah, and of
• reading the Qur.aan ...are among the causes of:
• Shaytaan's dominion over a person, and
• the increase of whispers (evil thoughts) and worries.
Your appointed time is approaching
The truth is that a happy life is not [attained] with an abundance of wealth, nor an abundance of sustenance, nor superficially nice appearances - which in reality are not-so-nice.
Time for friends, but not for prayer?
The one who hastens in praying quickly - at a pace void of being calm and at ease, then his prayer is invalid; [whether that is] the obligatory [prayer] or the voluntary [prayer].
It is not for the worshippers to test their Lord
Do you not believe that nothing will afflict you except what Allaah has written for you?
Most of the sins are borne of...
Most of the sins are borne of idle speech and looking [at that which is prohibited], and these [two] are the broadest of the paths of entry for Shaytaan [to come play mischief with you].
Knows Shaytaan, yet obeys him
[What is] astonishing is that a person knows his Lord, yet disobeys Him, ...and knows Shaytaan, yet obeys him!
Beware of the scholars of evil
Be cautious of the scholars of evil, just as you are cautious of Iblees.
Strive hard in keeping away from the paths of Shaytaan
Strive hard in keeping away from the paths of Shaytaan and his misguidance, particularly during these times, [and] in seclusion, [and] the trials and tribulations emanating from the misuse of...