Question
I am afflicted by many evil thoughts, not only in Salaat. What is the remedy for this?
Answer
To repel wasaawis (shaitaani whisperings), the Qur'aan instructs the following remedy:
"When shaitaan assaults you with (his) evil whispering, then seek the protection of Allah (i.e. recite Ta-awwuz)." When evil thoughts occur, first recite Ta-awwuz, then Walahoula….a few times, then lapse into the Thikr of Lailaha ill al laah. If it occurs during Salaat, simply ignore the thoughts. Don't become perturbed.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 22 No 07
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- 5
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