Satanic Whisperings and Their Remedy

Written by: Hafiz Zubair Ali Zai

عن أبي ھریرۃ قال قال رسول اللہ ﷺ : (( إن اللہ تجاوز عن أمتي ما وسوست بہ صدورھا مالم تعمل بہ أو تتکلم)) متفق علیہ۔​

Narrated by Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him), the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "Indeed, Allah has forgiven my Ummah for the whisperings that occur in their hearts, as long as they do not act upon them or speak of them."

Muttafaq Alaih (Bukhari: 2528 and Muslim: 331/127)

Fiqh of the Hadith:​

1. The summary of the words of Taybi, the commentator of Mishkat, is that there are two types of whisperings:
   • First: Those that arise in the heart involuntarily, without the individual's personal intention. Such whisperings are forgivable in all Shari'ahs.
   • Second: Those that arise in the heart with personal intention and choice. Such whisperings are forgivable in the Shariah of Muhammad (peace be upon him) as long as they are not expressed verbally or acted upon physically.
2. The Ummah of Muhammad has a distinct advantage over the previous nations.

وعنہ قال: جاء ناس من أصحاب رسول اللہ ﷺ إلی النبي ﷺ فسألوہ: إنا نجد في أنفسنا ما یتعاظم أحدنا أن یتکلم بہ، قال : أوقد و جد تموہ ؟قالوا: نعم، قال: ذاک صریح الإیمان۔ رواہ مسلم

Narrated by Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him), some of the companions of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) came to him and asked: "We feel in our hearts such thoughts that we consider it a great sin to speak of them!" He said: "Have you indeed felt that?" They said: "Yes." He said: "That is clear faith."

Narrated by Muslim (340/132)

Fiqh of the Hadith:​

1. Detesting evil whisperings is a sign of pure faith.
2. It is entirely appropriate to consult scholars of truth regarding personal and private issues so they can provide guidance from the Quran and Sunnah.
3. The companions were at the highest levels of faith. May Allah be pleased with them all.
4. To avoid evil whisperings, one should always engage in practicing the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah and stay busy with proper remembrances and good words.

وعنہ قال قال رسول اللہ ﷺ : یأتی الشیطان أحدکم فیقول: من خلق کذا؟ من خلق کذا؟ حتٰی یقول: من خلق ربٔک؟ فإذا بلغہ فلیستعذ باللہ و لینتہ۔ متفق علیہ۔​

Narrated by Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him), the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "The devil comes to one of you and says: 'Who created this? Who created that?' until he says: 'Who created your Lord?' When it reaches this point, one should seek refuge with Allah and stop such thoughts."

Muttafaq Alaih (Bukhari: 3276 and Muslim: 345/134)

Fiqh of the Hadith:​

1. It is the devil who instills evil whisperings in the hearts.
2. The best way to avoid evil thoughts is to recite "A'udhu billahi" (I seek refuge with Allah), seek forgiveness, and instill fear of Allah in one's heart.
3. One should make every effort to avoid evil thoughts, as they might lead one to disbelief, polytheism, and sin, ultimately causing destruction.

وعنہ قال قال رسول اللہ ﷺ : لا یزال الناس یتساءلون حتٰی یقال: ھذا خلق اللہ الخلق فمن خلق اللہ؟ فمن وجد من ذلک شیئاً فلیقل آمنت باللہ ورسلہ۔ متفق علیہ۔​

Narrated by Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him), the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "People will continue to ask questions until it is said: 'Allah created this creation, so who created Allah?' Whoever experiences such thoughts should say: 'I believe in Allah and His Messengers.'"

Muttafaq Alaih (Bukhari: ? and Muslim: 343/134)

Fiqh of the Hadith:​

1. It is not necessary to answer every question.
2. One should avoid satanic questions and evil whisperings by every possible means.