The Devils Deception by Imam Ibn AL-Jawzi

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qualities are not buried due to a single failing.' [Sryar al-A'lam an­
Nubulti', 16/2 85]
Ta/bis lb/is is an accessible work for everyone, and its value is in the
kn owledge it brings forth of various ideologies thereby increasing
our own understanding of them - especially in today's globalised
and inter-connected world where spreading falsehood and entrapping
many into the slavery of the devil is common. The explosion
of the information age has provided opportunities for everyone to
spread their opinions; be they misguided or otherwise. We marvel at
the sophisticated techniques of propagating lies and disseminating
rumours while witnessing modern media machinery's strong grasp
on our thought process. We hope this work will contin ue to become
a source of enlightenment, just as it was envisaged over eight hundred
years ago when it was penned.
Our beloved Prophet (;i) said, "Whoever does not give thanks to the
people does not give thanks to Allah. " [Abu Dawiid #41 77 and Tirmidhi
#1 877]
In keeping with this honourable statement, we would like to express
our deep appreciation and gratitude to the translator and
brother, Ayman Khalid and his wonderful team for the great efforts
they have put into this translation. Appreciation and gratitude is
also due to our editorial team and proofreaders for their unrelenting
endeavour in directing this work where it can finally see the light of
day. No amount of appreciation is enough for everyone involved in
this noble deed, we ask Allah to reward them immensely.
We ask Allah, the Most Sublime to add this work to the scale of
our good deeds, and that it becomes a source of benefit for mankind,
the author and all those involved in its publication and dissemination.
May Allah aid us to aid his Message and may he give us
the ability to present Islam free from the Ta/bis of the devil. Amin.
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