The whispering of Satan

Q 1: Sometimes Satan insinuates to me with some (evil) thoughts, as he tries to make me doubtful about my `Aqidah (creed). I am ashamed to mention such thoughts, so I would like to ask: Will I be accountable for this? (Part No. 2; Page No. 429


A: You must not persist in thinking about such doubts and insinuations created by Satan, aiming to fill you with doubts about your Islamic creed. Whenever any such thoughts come to your mind, you should seek refuge with Allah from the accursed Satan. Allah (Exalted be He) says: And if an evil whisper comes to you from Shaitân (Satan), then seek refuge with Allâh. Verily, He is All-Hearer, All-Knower. If you stop thinking about such insinuations and you neither act according to them nor speak about them, you will not be sinful. It was authentically reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Allah forgave my people the evil promptings which arise within their hearts as long as they did not speak about them or did not act upon them. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.


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