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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.

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The methods of Satan to achieve his objectives.

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Satan employs numerous methods to achieve his goals and his schemes against the children of Adam.

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Among these, firstly, is the beautification of falsehood.

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He portrays falsehood in the guise of truth.

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Just as he did with our father Adam, peace be upon him.

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When he whispered to him to eat from the tree he was forbidden from.

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He said:

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“Then Satan whispered to them that he might manifest unto them that which was hidden from them of their shame, and he said: Your Lord forbade you from this tree only lest ye should become angels or become of the immortals.” (7:20)

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"Except that you become angels or become of the immortals."

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Iblis has sworn to persist in this approach.

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He said:

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“He said: My Lord! Because Thou hast sent me astray, I verily shall adorn the path of error for them in the earth, and shall mislead them every one,” (15:39)

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"I will surely mislead them all."

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"Except for Your chosen servants among them."

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Among these, for example:

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Beautifying the call to secular ideologies.

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Whether capitalism, communism, or socialism.

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As if they were the path to a secure and prosperous life.

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Also among these:

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The call to nudity and indecency.

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In the name of personal freedom and openness.

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Also among these:

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Distracting people and corrupting their morals.

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Through low-quality films and series.

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In the name of art.

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Also among these:

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Beautifying the worldly life and inclining toward it.

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And forgetting the Hereafter.

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In addition to other means of beautification.

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Which are endless.

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Secondly:

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Using the weapon of excess or negligence.

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This depends on the state of the servant.

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Regarding any of the commands of Allah.

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If he finds in him lethargy, procrastination, and a tendency toward leniency,

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He approaches him from the side of negligence.

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Until the servant perhaps abandons the commanded act entirely.

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And if he finds in him caution, eagerness, and diligence,

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He approaches him from the side of excess.

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Until he causes him to fall into extremism.

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And to exceed the limits of what Allah has commanded.

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And to fall into innovation in the religion of Allah.

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Thirdly:

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False promises and hopes.

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This is done by whispering to the children of Adam.

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With illusions of victory or wealth.

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Or happiness in following falsehood.

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While he is, in fact, a liar and a deceiver in that.

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He promises them and arouses desires in them.

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But Satan promises them nothing but delusion.

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And the Almighty said:

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“And when Satan made their deeds seem fair to them and said: No-one of mankind can conquer you this day, for I am your protector. But when the armies came in sight of one another, he took flight, saying: Lo! I am guiltless of you. Lo! I see that which ye see not. Lo! I fear Allah. And Allah is severe in punishment.” (8:48)

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“And when Satan made their deeds seem fair to them and said: No-one of mankind can conquer you this day, for I am your protector. But when the armies came in sight of one another, he took flight, saying: Lo! I am guiltless of you. Lo! I see that which ye see not. Lo! I fear Allah. And Allah is severe in punishment.” (8:48)

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"And I am a protector for you."

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But when the two groups came within sight of each other,

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He turned on his heels.

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“And when Satan made their deeds seem fair to them and said: No-one of mankind can conquer you this day, for I am your protector. But when the armies came in sight of one another, he took flight, saying: Lo! I am guiltless of you. Lo! I see that which ye see not. Lo! I fear Allah. And Allah is severe in punishment.” (8:48)

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Fourthly:

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Appearing in the guise of an advisor to man.

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The Almighty said:

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“And he swore unto them (saying): Lo! I am a sincere adviser unto you.” (7:21)

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"So he misled them with deception."

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Fifthly:

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Gradualism in leading astray.

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He does not cause him to fall into sin or disbelief immediately.

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Because he knows he will not do that.

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Rather, he follows a policy of gradualism with him.

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And approaching it step by step.

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That is why the Almighty said, warning against him:

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"And do not follow the footsteps of Satan."

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"Indeed, he is to you a clear enemy."

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Sixthly:

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Causing the servant to postpone what is for his own good and righteousness.

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This is close to discouraging one from obedience and worship.

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But he approaches the servant through the door of forgetfulness.

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To discourage him.

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Just as Allah recounted regarding the one who was saved from prison.

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From the companion of Yusuf, peace be upon him.

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When he forgot what he had been entrusted with.

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And he said to the one he knew would be saved: "Mention me to your master."

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“And he said unto him of the twain who he knew would be released: Mention me in the presence of thy lord. But Satan caused him to forget to mention it to his lord, so he (Joseph) stayed in prison for some years.” (12:42)

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“And he said unto him of the twain who he knew would be released: Mention me in the presence of thy lord. But Satan caused him to forget to mention it to his lord, so he (Joseph) stayed in prison for some years.” (12:42)

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And the Almighty also said regarding this:

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“And when thou seest those who meddle with Our revelations, withdraw from them until they meddle with another topic. And if the devil cause thee to forget, sit not, after the remembrance, with the congregation of wrong-doers.” (6:68)

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“And when thou seest those who meddle with Our revelations, withdraw from them until they meddle with another topic. And if the devil cause thee to forget, sit not, after the remembrance, with the congregation of wrong-doers.” (6:68)

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"And if Satan makes you forget..."

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“And when thou seest those who meddle with Our revelations, withdraw from them until they meddle with another topic. And if the devil cause thee to forget, sit not, after the remembrance, with the congregation of wrong-doers.” (6:68)

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Seventhly:

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Frightening man with the allies of Satan.

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The Almighty said:

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“It is only the devil who would make (men) fear his partisans. Fear them not; fear Me, if ye are true believers.” (3:175)

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“It is only the devil who would make (men) fear his partisans. Fear them not; fear Me, if ye are true believers.” (3:175)

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Eighthly:

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Casting doubts.

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This is to shake a person's faith.

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Through the suspicions and doubts he casts.

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The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

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"Satan comes to one of you and says:

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'Who created such-and-such?'

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'Who created such-and-such?'

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Until he says:

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'Who created your Lord?'

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So when he reaches that,

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Let him seek refuge in Allah and stop."

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Narrated by Al-Bukhari and Muslim.

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In addition to other cunning methods of his.

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Which a person can overcome.

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Through the strength of his faith and seeking help from his Lord.

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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.