Al-Qurtubi reported: One of the righteous predecessors said to his student, “What will you do if Satan entices you to sin?” The student said, “I will fight him!” The elder …
Salaf on Shaytan: Do not fight the devil, rather turn to Allah Read More »
Mu’adh ibn Jabal reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Satan has a snout like that of a dog positioned over the son of …
Hadith on Satan: Shaytan withdraws when Allah is remembered Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the believer can wear out his devils just as one of you exhausts his camel …
Hadith on Shaytan: Believers make Satan tired by remembering Allah Read More »
Abu al-‘Ala’ reported: Uthman ibn al-‘As came to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and he said, “O Messenger of Allah, Satan interferes between me, my prayer, and …
Hadith on Shaytan: How to repel the devil’s whispering in prayer Read More »
Sa’id ibn Jubayr reported: Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Satan is perched over the heart of the son of Adam. If he is unmindful and he …
Ibn Abbas on Shaytan: Devil withdraws if one remembers Allah Read More »
Abu Turab reported: Hatim al-Asamm, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “I saw that every person has an enemy, so I said I will look at who is my …
Hatim on Enmity: No one is a true enemy except for Satan Read More »
Abu Musa reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When Satan (Iblis) awakens in the morning, he dispatches his troops, saying: Whoever misguides a Muslim today, I …
Hadith on Shaytan: The devil sends out troops to misguide believers Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No one goes out from his house except there are two banners in hand: one in the hand …
Hadith on Angels: Every person followed by an angel or devil Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the believer will wear down his devils by obedience to Allah, just as one of …
Hadith on Shaytan: Believers exhaust their devils by obeying Allah Read More »
Hannad ibn al-Sari reported: Ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Sin is disturbing to the heart. There is never a glimpse of it but that Satan has …
Ibn Mas’ud on Conscience: Sin agitates the heart and mind Read More »
Al-Ma’afi reported: Layth ibn Sulaim, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “A servant does not draw closer to the ruler but that he moves further away from Allah. A …
Layth on Dunya: Whoever cares for the world does not belong to Allah Read More »
Abdullah ibn Mas’ud reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Satan has influence with the son of Adam and the angel has influence. As …
Hadith on Waswas: Angels suggest good, devils suggest evil Read More »
‘Aqil ibn Mudrik reported: A man said to Abu Sa’id al-Khudri, may Allah be pleased with him, “Advise me.” Abu Sa’id said, “You must be silent except in the truth, …
Abu Sa’id on Silence: By silence you will overcome the Devil Read More »
Abdur Rahman ibn Awf reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Satan, whom Allah has cursed, said: The owner of wealth will never be safe …
Hadith on Satan: Devil always tempts people with their wealth Read More »
Ahmad reported: Wahb ibn Munnabih, may Allah have mercy on him, delivered a sermon to the people upon the pulpit, and he said, “Guard for me three things. Beware of …
Wahb on Arrogance: Beware of lowly desires, evil friends, selfish pride Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, passed by people wrestling, and he said, “What is this?” They said, “O Messenger of Allah, this is …
Hadith on Rage: Strong man controls anger, defeats Satan Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: Some of the companions came to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and they asked him, “We find within ourselves that which is to grievous …
Hadith on Thoughts: Rejection of bad thoughts a sign of faith Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Deliberation is from Allah, and recklessness is from Satan.” Source: al-Sunan al-Kubrá 20270 Grade: Hasan (fair) according to …
Hadith on Calm: Deliberation from Allah, haste from Satan Read More »
Buraydah ibn al-Hasib reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Charity does not leave a man until it is freed from the jaws of seventy …
Hadith on Shaytan: Devils try to block people giving charity Read More »
Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “I enjoin you to follow my companions, then those after them and those after them. Thereafter, falsehood …
Hadith on Sahaba: I enjoin you to follow my companions Read More »