WEBVTT 00:00:00.180 --> 00:00:08.380 A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah. 00:00:08.380 --> 00:00:11.380 The methods of Satan to achieve his objectives. 00:00:11.380 --> 00:00:19.789 Satan employs numerous methods to achieve his goals and his schemes against the children of Adam. 00:00:19.789 --> 00:00:24.789 Among these, firstly, is the beautification of falsehood. 00:00:24.789 --> 00:00:27.789 He portrays falsehood in the guise of truth. 00:00:27.789 --> 00:00:31.789 Just as he did with our father Adam, peace be upon him. 00:00:31.789 --> 00:00:35.789 When he whispered to him to eat from the tree he was forbidden from. 00:00:35.789 --> 00:00:37.789 He said: 00:00:37.789 --> 00:00:40.789 “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) 00:00:40.789 --> 00:00:45.789 "Except that you become angels or become of the immortals." 00:00:45.789 --> 00:00:49.789 Iblis has sworn to persist in this approach. 00:00:49.789 --> 00:00:51.789 He said: 00:00:51.789 --> 00:00:55.789 “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) 00:00:55.789 --> 00:00:58.789 "I will surely mislead them all." 00:00:58.789 --> 00:01:01.789 "Except for Your chosen servants among them." 00:01:01.789 --> 00:01:03.820 Among these, for example: 00:01:03.820 --> 00:01:07.819 Beautifying the call to secular ideologies. 00:01:07.819 --> 00:01:11.819 Whether capitalism, communism, or socialism. 00:01:11.819 --> 00:01:15.819 As if they were the path to a secure and prosperous life. 00:01:15.819 --> 00:01:17.890 Also among these: 00:01:17.890 --> 00:01:20.890 The call to nudity and indecency. 00:01:20.890 --> 00:01:23.890 In the name of personal freedom and openness. 00:01:23.890 --> 00:01:26.079 Also among these: 00:01:26.079 --> 00:01:29.079 Distracting people and corrupting their morals. 00:01:29.079 --> 00:01:32.079 Through low-quality films and series. 00:01:32.079 --> 00:01:34.140 In the name of art. 00:01:34.140 --> 00:01:36.140 Also among these: 00:01:36.140 --> 00:01:39.140 Beautifying the worldly life and inclining toward it. 00:01:39.140 --> 00:01:41.140 And forgetting the Hereafter. 00:01:41.140 --> 00:01:44.140 In addition to other means of beautification. 00:01:44.140 --> 00:01:46.370 Which are endless. 00:01:46.370 --> 00:01:48.370 Secondly: 00:01:48.370 --> 00:01:51.370 Using the weapon of excess or negligence. 00:01:51.370 --> 00:01:53.370 This depends on the state of the servant. 00:01:53.370 --> 00:01:56.370 Regarding any of the commands of Allah. 00:01:56.370 --> 00:02:00.370 If he finds in him lethargy, procrastination, and a tendency toward leniency, 00:02:00.370 --> 00:02:02.370 He approaches him from the side of negligence. 00:02:02.370 --> 00:02:06.370 Until the servant perhaps abandons the commanded act entirely. 00:02:06.370 --> 00:02:10.370 And if he finds in him caution, eagerness, and diligence, 00:02:10.370 --> 00:02:12.370 He approaches him from the side of excess. 00:02:12.370 --> 00:02:14.370 Until he causes him to fall into extremism. 00:02:14.370 --> 00:02:17.370 And to exceed the limits of what Allah has commanded. 00:02:17.370 --> 00:02:21.590 And to fall into innovation in the religion of Allah. 00:02:21.590 --> 00:02:22.590 Thirdly: 00:02:22.590 --> 00:02:25.590 False promises and hopes. 00:02:25.590 --> 00:02:27.590 This is done by whispering to the children of Adam. 00:02:27.590 --> 00:02:30.590 With illusions of victory or wealth. 00:02:30.590 --> 00:02:33.590 Or happiness in following falsehood. 00:02:33.590 --> 00:02:37.590 While he is, in fact, a liar and a deceiver in that. 00:02:37.590 --> 00:02:40.620 He promises them and arouses desires in them. 00:02:40.620 --> 00:02:44.620 But Satan promises them nothing but delusion. 00:02:44.620 --> 00:02:46.620 And the Almighty said: 00:02:46.620 --> 00:02:49.620 “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) 00:02:49.620 --> 00:02:53.620 “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) 00:02:53.620 --> 00:02:56.620 "And I am a protector for you." 00:02:56.620 --> 00:02:59.620 But when the two groups came within sight of each other, 00:02:59.620 --> 00:03:01.620 He turned on his heels. 00:03:01.620 --> 00:03:05.620 “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) 00:03:05.620 --> 00:03:07.750 Fourthly: 00:03:07.750 --> 00:03:10.750 Appearing in the guise of an advisor to man. 00:03:10.750 --> 00:03:12.750 The Almighty said: 00:03:12.750 --> 00:03:16.750 “And he swore unto them (saying): Lo! I am a sincere adviser unto you.” (7:21) 00:03:16.750 --> 00:03:18.750 "So he misled them with deception." 00:03:18.750 --> 00:03:20.819 Fifthly: 00:03:20.819 --> 00:03:22.819 Gradualism in leading astray. 00:03:22.819 --> 00:03:26.819 He does not cause him to fall into sin or disbelief immediately. 00:03:26.819 --> 00:03:29.819 Because he knows he will not do that. 00:03:29.819 --> 00:03:32.819 Rather, he follows a policy of gradualism with him. 00:03:32.819 --> 00:03:35.819 And approaching it step by step. 00:03:35.819 --> 00:03:39.819 That is why the Almighty said, warning against him: 00:03:39.819 --> 00:03:42.819 "And do not follow the footsteps of Satan." 00:03:43.819 --> 00:03:46.819 "Indeed, he is to you a clear enemy." 00:03:46.819 --> 00:03:48.819 Sixthly: 00:03:48.819 --> 00:03:52.819 Causing the servant to postpone what is for his own good and righteousness. 00:03:52.819 --> 00:03:56.819 This is close to discouraging one from obedience and worship. 00:03:56.819 --> 00:03:59.819 But he approaches the servant through the door of forgetfulness. 00:03:59.819 --> 00:04:01.819 To discourage him. 00:04:01.819 --> 00:04:04.819 Just as Allah recounted regarding the one who was saved from prison. 00:04:04.819 --> 00:04:07.819 From the companion of Yusuf, peace be upon him. 00:04:07.819 --> 00:04:09.819 When he forgot what he had been entrusted with. 00:04:09.819 --> 00:04:15.979 And he said to the one he knew would be saved: "Mention me to your master." 00:04:15.979 --> 00:04:19.980 “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) 00:04:19.980 --> 00:04:22.980 “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) 00:04:22.980 --> 00:04:25.980 And the Almighty also said regarding this: 00:04:25.980 --> 00:04:29.980 “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) 00:04:29.980 --> 00:04:34.980 “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) 00:04:34.980 --> 00:04:37.980 "And if Satan makes you forget..." 00:04:37.980 --> 00:04:43.040 “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) 00:04:43.040 --> 00:04:44.040 Seventhly: 00:04:44.040 --> 00:04:48.040 Frightening man with the allies of Satan. 00:04:48.040 --> 00:04:50.040 The Almighty said: 00:04:50.040 --> 00:04:55.040 “It is only the devil who would make (men) fear his partisans. Fear them not; fear Me, if ye are true believers.” (3:175) 00:04:55.040 --> 00:05:01.100 “It is only the devil who would make (men) fear his partisans. Fear them not; fear Me, if ye are true believers.” (3:175) 00:05:01.100 --> 00:05:02.100 Eighthly: 00:05:02.100 --> 00:05:04.100 Casting doubts. 00:05:04.100 --> 00:05:07.100 This is to shake a person's faith. 00:05:07.100 --> 00:05:10.100 Through the suspicions and doubts he casts. 00:05:10.100 --> 00:05:14.100 The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:05:14.100 --> 00:05:17.100 "Satan comes to one of you and says: 00:05:17.100 --> 00:05:19.100 'Who created such-and-such?' 00:05:19.100 --> 00:05:21.100 'Who created such-and-such?' 00:05:21.100 --> 00:05:23.100 Until he says: 00:05:23.100 --> 00:05:25.199 'Who created your Lord?' 00:05:25.199 --> 00:05:26.199 So when he reaches that, 00:05:26.199 --> 00:05:29.199 Let him seek refuge in Allah and stop." 00:05:29.360 --> 00:05:32.459 Narrated by Al-Bukhari and Muslim. 00:05:32.459 --> 00:05:35.459 In addition to other cunning methods of his. 00:05:35.459 --> 00:05:38.459 Which a person can overcome. 00:05:38.459 --> 00:05:41.459 Through the strength of his faith and seeking help from his Lord. 00:05:43.160 --> 00:05:46.160 A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.