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The Devils Deception by Imam Ibn AL-Jawzi

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Chapter Nine: Devil's <strong>Deception</strong> of the Worshipers in their devotions<br />

ing a lot during the day in al-Manur Masjid. When I inquired about<br />

this I was told that he does this so he does not fall asleep. This does<br />

not conform with teachings of Islam or with sound intellect:<br />

As for logic, the Prophet () said: "Your body has a right over<br />

you, so wake up (when appropriate) and sleep (when appropriate)."131<br />

And He () used to say: "Adhere to moderate demeanor. Whoever<br />

arm-wrestles this religion will loose."132<br />

Anas, may Allah be pleased with him, said: "<strong>The</strong> Prophet () entered<br />

and saw a rope extended between two poles, he said: 'What is<br />

this rope?' <strong>The</strong>y said: 'it is a rope of Zainab, when she feels tired she<br />

hangs unto it.' <strong>The</strong> Prophet () said: 'Untie the rope, you should<br />

work actively until you feel tired, then you should rest."'133<br />

And Allah's Messenger () said: "If one of you feels sleepy then<br />

he should lie down until he is no longer sleepy. Because if he prays<br />

while he is sleepy he might curse himself (mistakenly) instead of<br />

seeking forgiveness."134<br />

As for sound intellect: Sleep re-energises a person, so when a person<br />

repells it, this might harm his body and mind.<br />

So we seek refuge with Allah from ignorance.<br />

If someone says: But we were informed that members of the Salaf<br />

1 3 1 Abii Dawiid, #1369.<br />

132 Musnad Amad 5/350, and }::lakim 1/312.<br />

133 Bukhari 3 /278.<br />

134 BukharI 1/271, and Muslim 786.<br />

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