Compiled by: Dr. Raza Abdullah Pasha (Hafidhahullah)
I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say:
"The throne of Iblis is upon the sea, and he sends out his detachments to spread discord among the people. The one who holds the highest rank with him is the one who causes the greatest fitnah (discord)."
(Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 2813)
Since Iblis and his forces have a presence near seas and water bodies, it is recommended to seek Allah’s protection when entering or traveling by sea to guard against their influence.
Response:
It is narrated from Sayyiduna Jabir bin Abdullah (RA) that he said:I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say:
"The throne of Iblis is upon the sea, and he sends out his detachments to spread discord among the people. The one who holds the highest rank with him is the one who causes the greatest fitnah (discord)."
(Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 2813)
Explanation:
The Hadith indicates that Iblis’s throne is located on the sea and serves as a command center for his activities of misguidance and corruption. From this location, he dispatches his forces to tempt and mislead people. The Hadith also highlights that the more effective a servant of Iblis is in spreading mischief, the higher their rank in his eyes.Since Iblis and his forces have a presence near seas and water bodies, it is recommended to seek Allah’s protection when entering or traveling by sea to guard against their influence.