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Friday, 19 Thul Hijjah 1431 H / 26 November 2010

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THE TRAPS of SHAYTAAN

By Sh Saalih Ibn Humaid

Servants of Allah, for everything we do will be accounted for, each soul is going to come to an end at a prescribed time, and you will be dealt with according to your deeds.

O Muslims, Allah Azza Wa Tabaraka says which translates as: "O Children of Adam let not Satan tempt you, as he removed your parents from paradise, stripping them of their clothing to show them their private parts, indeed he sees you, he and his tribes, from where you do not see them. Indeed we have made the devils, allies to those who do not believe" (Al-A'raf: 27).

Satan has practiced his tricks, and temptations starting with our noble and kind parents - Adam (Alaihi Salam) and his wife Eve. It was a great trial, motivated by envy and anger, as Allah says which translates as: "Iblis said, do you see this one, whom you have honored above me?" (Al-Israa': 62). Satan was also motivated by arrogance, and pride as Allah tells us, which translates as: "...Except for Iblis, Satan, he refused and was arrogant and became of the disbeliveers and he tricked them, by falsely swearing to them" (Al-Baqarah: 34).

Allah says which translates as: "And he swore by Allah to them indeed I am to you from among the sincere advisers, and corrupt measures" (Al-A'raf: 21). As he said which Allah mentions in Suratul A'raf, Satan said which translates as: "I am better than him, you created me from fire and created him from clay." (Al-A'raf: 12).

It is a great trial and a big problem when the power of Iblis (Satan) becomes great. He deceives the hearts, minds and the feelings of men in an aggressive battle, that has 'roaring sounds' and foot soldiers and horses that are brought for combat. Allah describes in Suratul Isra', which translates as: "And deceive whoever you can among them with your voice, and assault them with your horses, and foot soldiers, and become a partner in their wealth, and their children, and promise them. But Satan doesn't promise them except delusion" (Al-Isra': 64).

Brothers in Islam, understand these types of tricks from Satan and ponder upon his satanic plans, this is something that is extremely important as it shows the wrong way and the way of salvation; for Allah has guided to both ways and made both paths clear.

Beloved brothers, Satan approaches mankind focusing on his weaknesses. If Satan was expelled out of Jannah (paradise) because of his envy, Adam was kicked out (as is the opinion of some scholars), because of his desire and greed to eternally stay in paradise. read more

Benefit: This is the Dua of Zakariyyah AS when he became old and wanted children. Due to his age there was no hope of getting children. However, when he saw Maryam AS eating fruit that was out of season his hopes were rekindled. Hence he made this Dua. Whoever is barren should read this Dua excessively.

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