Story of Adam عليهالسالم

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Review Last week we discussed reasons why

Shaytaan did not make sajdah to Adam السالم عليه

Ujb (Conceit) Pride Envy False Analogy Self-Righteous Attitude Sense of Entitlement

Conversation Between Shaytaan and Allah ك �ن إ فاخرج ف�يها ر تتكب أن لك يكون فما م�نها �ط فاهب قال

ك - - �ن إ قال يبعثون � يوم �لى إ �ى أنظ�رن قال الصـغ�ر�ين م�نالمنظر�ين م�ن

(13. (Allah) said: "(O Iblis) get down from this (Paradise), it is not for you to be arrogant here. Get out, for you are of those humiliated and disgraced.''14. (Iblis) said: "Allow me relief till the Day they are raised up (the Day of Resurrection).'' 15. (Allah) said: "You are of those given relief.'') 

Shaytaan Did Not Take Responsibility For His Actions المستق�يم ص�رطك لهم ألقعدن �ى أغويتن �مآ فب "Because You have `Aghwaytani', surely, I will sit

in wait against them (human beings) on Your straight path.'')

meaning, as You have sent me astray. Ibn `Abbas said that `Aghwaytani' means, "Misguided me.'' Others said,

"As You caused my ruin, I will sit in wait for Your servants whom You will create from the offspring of the one you expelled me for.''

Hijr verse 38-39 Allah informed about the rebellion and arrogance of Iblis, in that he

said to the Allah �ى أغويتن �مآ ب (Because You misled me,) i.e., because You misled me and

misguided me.  لهم نن ,meaning (I shall indeed adorn the path of error for them) ألزي

for the progeny of Adam. رض� اال ,meaning - I will make sin dear to them (,on the earth)  ف�ى

and will encourage, provoke and harass them to commit sin.  أجمع�ين هم وألغو�ين (and I shall mislead them all.) meaning - just as You have misled

me and have ordained that for me.  المخلص�ين م�نهم بادك ع� �ال إ (Except Your chosen, (guided) servants among them.) 

Al-Israa 61 على مت كر ذ�ى ال هـذا أرءيتك قال (He said: "See this one whom You have honored

above me...'') Ibn `Abbas said, "He is saying, `I am going to

dominate his offspring, all but a few.'‘ "Do You see this one whom You have honored

and made greater than me If You give me time, I will lead his descendants astray, all but a few of them

Shaytaan Will Come From Different Directions أيد�يه�م بين� من هم �ين آلت ثم (Then I will come to them from in front of them) Raising doubts in

them concerning their Hereafter, خلف�ه�م making them more eager for ,(and (from) behind them)وم�ن

this life, �ه�م أيمـن ,causing them confusion in the religion ,(from their right) وعن �ه�م �ل شمآئ luring them to commit sins.'' This (and from their left) وعن

is meant to cover all paths of good and evil. Shaytan discourages the people from the path of good and lures

them to the path of evil. Ibn `Abbas concerning the Ayah, �ه�م �ل شمآئ وعن �ه�م أيمـن وعن خلف�ه�م وم�ن أيد�يه�م بين� من هم �ين آلت ثم (Then I will come to them from before them and behind them, from

their right and from their left,) "He did not say that he will come from above them, because the mercy descends from above.'' 

Hadeeth Telling Us About Shaytaan’s Persistence (Shaytan sits in wait for the Son of Adam in all his paths. He sat in the path

of Islam, saying, `Would you embrace Islam and abandon your religion and the religion of your forefathers‘ However, the Son of Adam disobeyed Shaytan and embraced Islam.

So Shaytan sat in the path of Hijrah (migration in the cause of Allah), saying, `Would you migrate and leave your land and sky' But the parable of the Muhajir is that of a horse in his stamina So, he disobeyed Shaytan and migrated.

So Shaytan sat in the path of Jihad, against one's self and with his wealth, saying, `If you fight, you will be killed, your wife will be married and your wealth divided.' So he disobeyed him and performed Jihad.

Therefore, whoever among them (Children of Adam) does this and dies, it will be a promise from Allah that He admits him into Paradise. If he is killed, it will be a promise from Allah that He admits him into Paradise. If he drowns, it will be a promise from Allah that He admits him into Paradise. If the animal breaks his neck, it will be a promise from Allah that He admits him into Paradise.)

Dua of the Messenger of Allah صلىسلم و عليه الله

العفو » أسألك ي �ن إ هم الل واآلخ�رة�، الدنيا ف�ي العاف�ية أسألك ي �ن إ هم اللوآم�ن �ي عورات استر هم الل ومال�ي، �ي وأهل ودنياي �ي د�ين ف�ي والعاف�يةوعن �ي يم�ين وعن خلف�ي وم�ن يدي بين� م�ن �ي احفظن هم الل �ي، روعات

تحت�ي م�ن أغتال أن �ك �عظمت ب وأعوذ فوق�ي وم�ن مال�ي «ش� (O Allah! I ask You for well-being in this life and the

Hereafter. O Allah! I ask You for pardon and well-being in my religion, life, family and wealth. O Allah! Cover my errors and reassure me in times of difficulty. O Allah! Protect me from in front of me, from behind me, from my right, from my left and from above me. I seek refuge with Your greatness from being killed from below me.)'‘

Recommended to read this in the morning and evening

Some Other Tricks of Shaytaan �ك �صوت ب م�نهم استطعت من� واستفز�ز (And fool them gradually those whom you can among them with

your voice,) It was said that this refers to singing. Mujahid said, "With idle entertainment and singing,'' meaning, distract them with that.

Ibn `Abbas said, "Every caller who calls people to disobey Allah.'‘ �ك ل ورج� �ك �خيل ب عليه�م �ب وأجل (Ajib upon them with your cavalry and your infantry.) Send your

troops and cavalry and infantry against them. The meaning is, send whatever forces you have at your disposal against them. 

Qatadah said, "He has infantry and cavalry among the Jinn and among humans. They are the ones who obey him.'' 

Through Wealth and Children ولـد� واال مول� اال ف�ى وشار�كهم (and share with them wealth and children,) Ibn `Abbas and Mujahid

said, "This means what he commands them to do of spending money in disobedience to Allah, may He be exalted.''

ولـد� واال (and children,) Ibn' Abbas, as reported by Al-`Awfi, Mujahid and Ad-

Dahhak said, "This means the children of Zina (i.e., illegitimate children).''

Ibn `Abbas said, "This means the children whom they used to kill out of folly, without knowledge.''

Al-Hasan Al-Basri said: "Allah caused Shaytan to take a share of wealth and children by making them Magians, Jews and Christians, and making them follow any religion other than Islam, and by making them give a part of their wealth to the Shaytan.''

Importance of Remembering Allah in All Situations : هم الل الله� � �سم ب قال أهله �ي يأت أن أراد �ذا إ أحدهم أن لو

يقدر �ن إ ه �ن فإ رزقتنا ما يطان الش ب� وجن يطان الش بنا جنأبدا يطان الش ه يضر لم �ك ذل ف�ي ولد «بينهما

(When one of you wants to have intercourse with his wife, let him say, `In the Name of Allah. O Allah, keep us away from Shaytan and keep Shaytan away from what you bestow on us (children).' Then if a child is decreed for them from that, the Shaytan will never harm him.)

False Promises

غرورا �ال إ يطـن الش يع�دهم وما وع�دهم ("...and make promises to them.'' But Shaytan promises them nothing but

deceit.) As Allah tells us, Iblis will say, on the Day when the matter is decided: فأخلفتكم كم ووعدت الحق وعد وعدكم ه الل �ن إ (Verily, Allah promised you a promise of truth. And I too promised you, but I

betrayed you.) ﴿14:22 غرورا ( �ال إ يطان الش يع�دهم وما يه�م ويمن )120يع�دهم 120. He [Shaitan (Satan)] makes promises to them, and arouses In them false

desires; and Shaitan's (Satan) promises are nothing but deceptions. ع واس� ه والل وفضال م�نه مغف�رة يع�دكم ه والل �الفحشاء� ب ويأمركم الفقر يع�دكم يطان الش

�يم ( )268عل 268. Shaitân (Satan) threatens You with poverty and orders You to commit

Fahshâ (evil deeds, illegal sexual intercourse, sins etc.); whereas Allâh promises You Forgiveness from himself and Bounty, and Allâh is All-Sufficient for his creatures' needs, All-Knower

Tricks of Shaytaan Cont…Tricks of Shaytaan Cont… Enters through what a person wants and desires

Adam and Hawaa عليهما السالم Instilling Doubts

Sahabah went to the Prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم and said they found something so terrible they could not put into words. He said Do you really find that? They said yes صلى الله عليه و سلمand He said that is a sign of clear faith

د بن يحيى، حدثنا م�سعر، حدثنا قتادة، حدثنا زرارة بن أوفى، حدثنا خال�ي عما وسوست أو ه تجاوز ألمت �ن الل �ي هريرة، يرفعه قال " إ عن أبم �ه� أو تكل �ه� أنفسها، ما لم تعمل ب حدثت ب

Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, "Allah forgives my followers those (evil deeds) their souls may whisper or suggest to them as long as they do not act (on it) or speak." ...

Intoxicants, Gambling, Ansaab, and Intoxicants, Gambling, Ansaab, and AzlaamAzlaam Allah said م �زال� األ اب و� �نص� األ يسر و� الم� مر و� ا الخ� نوا إنم� ا الذين� آم� �يه� ي�ا أ

اجت�نبوه ل�ع�لكم تفلحون� ) يط�ان ف� ل الش ا 90رجس من ع�م� ( إنم�مر اء� في الخ� الب�غض� يط�ان أ�ن يوقع� ب�ين�كم الع�د�او�ة� و� يريد الش�نتم منت�هون� ل أ ه� ة ف� ال� ي�صدكم ع�ن ذكر الله و�ع�ن الص يسر و� الم� (91)و�

90. O You who believe! Intoxicants (all kinds of alcoholic drinks), gambling, Al Ansâb , and Al Azlâm (arrows for seeking luck or decision) are an abomination of Shaitân's (Satan) handiwork. so avoid (strictly all) that (abomination) In order that You may be successful .

91. Shaitân (Satan) wants Only to excite enmity and Hatred between You with Intoxicants (alcoholic drinks) and gambling, and hinder You from the remembrance of Allâh and from As-Salât (the prayer). So, will You not Then abstain?

Man’s WeaknessMan’s Weakness Weaknesses are deficiencies They depend on the person Some common weaknesses:

Despair Hopelessness Pride Anger Argumentation Denial Oppression Greed Ego

Women and the Love of This WorldWomen and the Love of This World قال:  " ما تركت بعدي فتنة هي أضر على الرجال

من النساء"The Prophet () said, "I am not leaving behind

me a more harmful trial for men than women". [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Importance of Lowering the GazeMaintaining Islamic Etiquette of dress an

interaction

Weapons Against ShaytaanWeapons Against Shaytaan Being aware of his traps

Illuminating the fortress through dhikr Adhering to the Quran and Sunnah Turning to Allah and Seeking His Protection

اهلين� ) أ�عرض ع�ن الج� أمر بالعرف و� ا 199خذ الع�فو� و� إم ( و�ميع ع�ليم است�عذ بالله إنه س� يط�ان ن�زغ ف� غ�نك� من� الش ي�نز�

(200) 199. show Forgiveness, Enjoin what is good, and turn

away from the foolish (i.e. don't Punish them). 200. and if an evil whisper comes to You from Shaitân

(Satan) Then seek Refuge with Allâh. Verily, He is All-Hearer, All-Knower

When to seek refugeWhen to seek refuge When entering the washroom At times of anger

وعن سليمان بن صرد رضي الله عنه قالـ: كنت جالسا مع النبي صلى الله عليهوسلم، ورجالن يستبان، وأحدهما قد احمر وجهه، وانتفخت أوداجه. فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلمـ: " إني ألعلم كلمة لو قالها لذهب عنه ما يجد، لو قال: أعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم ذهب منه ما يجد". فقال له: إن النبي صلى الله ... عليه وسلم قال: " تعوذ بالله من الشيـطان الرجيم" ))متفق عليه(( .

Sulaiman bin Surad (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I was sitting with the Prophet (PBUH) when two men began to quarrel and curse each other and the face of one of them turned red and the veins of his neck were swollen (from rage). Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "I know of a word, if he were to utter that, his rage would vanish and that is: A'udhu billahi minash-Shaitan nir-rajim (I seek refuge with Allah from Satan, the accursed)." So they (Companions) said to him: "The Prophet (PBUH) tells you to utter: 'I seek refuge with Allah from Satan, the accursed". [Al-Bukhar iand Muslim].

Important Times To Seek RefugeImportant Times To Seek Refuge Before intercourse

:وعن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال "لو أن أحدكم إذا أتى أهله قال: بسم الله،

 ما رزقتنا، فقضى بينهما ولد لم الشيطان وجنب الشيطان جنبنااللهم يضره " ))متفق ـعليه((. ... Ibn 'Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Prophet

(PBUH) said, "If anyone intends to have (sexual intercourse) with his wife, he should say: "Bismillah! Allahumma janibnash-Shaitana, wa jannibish-Shaitana ma razaqtana (In the Name of Allah, O Allah! Keep us away from Satan and keep Satan away from what You have bestowed upon us);' and if Allah has ordained a child for them, Satan will never harm him."[Al-Bukhari and Muslim

Stopping for rest on a journey When reading Quran

Adhering to the Jamah of MuslimsAdhering to the Jamah of Muslims �نتين� وسبع�ين ف�رقة   �حدى أو ث افترقت� اليهود على إ�نتين� وسبع�ين �حدى أو ث صارى على إ قت� الن وتفر�ي على ثالث وسبع�ين ف�رق ف�رقة وتفتر�ق أمت

The Prophet () said: The Jews were split up into seventy-one or seventy-two sects; and the Christians were split up into seventy one or seventy-two sects; and my community will be split up into seventy-three sects.

RepentanceRepentance People make mistakes and shaytaan uses these mistakes to mislead people If we repent with sincerity Allah will forgive us م� الله إال ر ر� و�ال� ي�قتلون� النفس� التي ح� الذين� ال� ي�دعون� م�ع� الله إل�ها آخ� �ث�اما )و� ن ي�فع�ل ذ�لك� ي�لق� أ ق و�ال� ي�زنون� و�م� اع�ف ل�ه الع�ذ�اب ي�وم� 68بالح� ( يض�

انا ) ي�خلد فيه مه� ة و� أول�ئك� 69القي�ام� الحا ف� ال ص� ن ت�اب� و�آم�ن� و�ع�مل� ع�م� ( إال م�حيما ) ن�ات و�ك�ان� الله غ�فورا ر� س� يئ�اتهم ح� ن ت�اب� و�ع�مل� 70يب�دل الله س� ( و�م�

ت�ابا ) إنه ي�توب إل�ى الله م� الحا ف� (71ص� 68. and those who invoke not any other Ilâh (God) along with Allâh, nor kill

such life as Allâh has forbidden, except for just Cause, nor commit illegal sexual intercourse and whoever does This shall receive the punishment.

69. the torment will be doubled to Him on the Day of Resurrection, and He will abide therein In disgrace;70. except those who repent and believe (in Islâmic Monotheism), and do righteous deeds, for those, Allâh will change their sins into good deeds, and Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.71. and Whosoever repents and does righteous good deeds, Then Verily, He repents towards Allâh with true repentance.

Not Leaving Room for Suspicion and Not Leaving Room for Suspicion and DoubtDoubt ن إن قل لعب�ادي ي�قولوا التي هي� أ�حس� و�يط�ان� ك�ان� غ ب�ين�هم إن الش يط�ان� ي�نز� الش

ا مبينا ) ان ع�دو (53لإلنس�53. and Say to My slaves (i.e. the true

believers of Islâmic Monotheism) that they should (only) Say those Words that are the best. (because) Shaitân (Satan) Verily, sows disagreements among them. surely, Shaitân (Satan) is to man a plain enemy.

What are some Wisdoms Behind Shaytaan’s CreationIbn Qayyim mentioned a few possible reasons

The different aspects of ibaadah that result from fighting and struggling against shaytaan

Teaching His creation about the importance of fearing the consequences of sin and disobedience

Shaytaan’s creation is reminder and a sign for those who reflect

Shaytaan’s creation is a test for Allah’s slaves The Power of Allah to create opposites

Other Wisdoms From the Creation of ShaytaanAllows the opposites to be appreciated

Without evil people would not appreciate goodTest of the gratitude and appreciation of

Allah’s slavesAs a result of shaytaan’s creation and the

subsequent events Allah’s total and complete control and power to do whatever He wants

Additional Wisdoms

Allah’s creation of Iblees and subsequent events is a manifestation that only Allah deserves all praise

The creation of Iblees and the subsequent events clearly manifests Allah’s patience towards His creation

Manifestation of Allah’s Names and AttributesIncreasing the slave’s love for Allah

Wisdom Behind Allowing Him to Remain Till the EndIbn Qayyim الله said رحمه

Testing the slaves As a reward for his previous good deeds To increase him in sin To use a means to punish criminals