Protection Against the Plots of Shaytaan

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Author: Saleem Ibn 'Eed Al-Hilaalee

Desription from Author:

Ash-Shaytaan has announced this struggle as a fierce, murderous war, springing from his evil nature, arrogance and rancour toward mankind. He has sought the permission of Allaah to fight, and Allaah has granted His permission for a wisdom He knows. Thus ash-Shaytaan has come forth executing his warning and deriding his slaves.

However, Allaah has not left mankind devoid of any equipment, for He has given them of Eemaan (faith/belief} that which is a shield, remembrance of Him (dhikr) as preparation and the seeking of protection with Him (al-isti'aadhah) as a weapon. Allaah has exposed the steps and methods taken by Shaytaan; so that if a person neglects his shield and weapon and falls short in recognising the plots and plans of his enemy, then his enemy will have power over him- and there is no ability or power except from Allaah. If the servant of Allaah gives permission to his enemy, opens the. door to his house for him, admits him therein and allows him to brandish the weapon to fight with then he alone is to blame, and he should not blame anyone but himself. Truly it is by the permission of Allaah that a person once stated: 'Die in your grief, for you have no excuse.

Umm Junayd's Comment:

Just like with anything, being prepared and well-equipt allows you to avoid the worst of situations. This book is an excellent treatise of how one can protect oneself from the strong grasp of Shaitaan [the 'devil']. It clearly highlights how Shaitaan operates in his task to lead mankind astray and it clearly reminds us of that which will weaken and drive away Shaitaan.

I recommend you all to get a copy of this book -- inshaa`Allaah you'll see a difference in your lifestyle as Shaitaan will have a weakened grasp on you, if any at all.

ISBN: 0-9536476-0-9