Compiled by: Dr. Raza Abdullah Pasha (Hafizahullah)
Can Satan open doors?
It is narrated from Sayyiduna Jabir bin Abdullah (رضي الله عنهما) that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said:
"Cover your utensils, tie the mouth of your water skins, extinguish the lamps, and close the doors, for indeed, Satan neither unties a water skin, nor opens a door, nor uncovers a utensil. If one of you finds nothing but a piece of wood to cover his utensil, he should place it over it and mention the name of Allah, for indeed, a rat may set the house of its inhabitants on fire."
(Sahih Bukhari, Hadith No. 3280; Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 2012)
Similarly, Ibn Abbas (رضي الله عنهما) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said:
"When you go to sleep, extinguish your lamps, for Satan guides creatures like this (referring to a rat) towards them, which may burn you."
(Sunan Abi Dawood, Hadith No. 5247)
This means that Satan brings a rat, and the rat drags a burning wick, dropping it onto bedding or other flammable materials, which can cause a house fire. Hence, the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) instructed that lamps should be extinguished before sleeping.
✔ Covering utensils before leaving them unattended.
✔ Extinguishing household lamps before sleeping.
✔ Closing doors and windows while reciting 'Bismillah'.
✔ Saying 'As-Salamu Alaikum' when entering the house, whether someone is present or not, so that Satan flees from the home.
Question:
Can Satan open doors?
Answer:
It is narrated from Sayyiduna Jabir bin Abdullah (رضي الله عنهما) that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said:
"Cover your utensils, tie the mouth of your water skins, extinguish the lamps, and close the doors, for indeed, Satan neither unties a water skin, nor opens a door, nor uncovers a utensil. If one of you finds nothing but a piece of wood to cover his utensil, he should place it over it and mention the name of Allah, for indeed, a rat may set the house of its inhabitants on fire."
(Sahih Bukhari, Hadith No. 3280; Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 2012)
Similarly, Ibn Abbas (رضي الله عنهما) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said:
"When you go to sleep, extinguish your lamps, for Satan guides creatures like this (referring to a rat) towards them, which may burn you."
(Sunan Abi Dawood, Hadith No. 5247)
This means that Satan brings a rat, and the rat drags a burning wick, dropping it onto bedding or other flammable materials, which can cause a house fire. Hence, the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) instructed that lamps should be extinguished before sleeping.
Protection from Satan
Every individual should learn how to safeguard themselves from Satan. This includes:✔ Covering utensils before leaving them unattended.
✔ Extinguishing household lamps before sleeping.
✔ Closing doors and windows while reciting 'Bismillah'.
✔ Saying 'As-Salamu Alaikum' when entering the house, whether someone is present or not, so that Satan flees from the home.
