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The Devils Deception by Imam Ibn AL-Jawzi

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T H E D E V I L ' S<br />

D E C E P T I O N S<br />

ing, then it leads to the unfulfillment of obligations, which is not<br />

permissible.<br />

What kind of worship causes a person to loose the strength to<br />

perform religious rituals?!<br />

Also, believing that there is a contradiction between knowledge<br />

('ilm) and yaqin (sure belief) is pure ignorance. Yaqin is the highest<br />

level of knowledge, and there is no basis for a person not to consume<br />

the food and drink which his body needs?<br />

<strong>The</strong>y use knowledge to ref er to religious orders, and they use yaqin<br />

to refer to patience. This is an erroneous mixing up of things.<br />

As for saying: "Sustenance to us is nothing more than obeying<br />

Allah." It is a weak saying. <strong>The</strong> need for food is part of human<br />

nature. Even the dwellers of the hellfire will continue to consume<br />

food.<br />

As for not eating meat, this is an imitation of Brahman Hindus.<br />

Allah knows best what is good for the human body. He made meat<br />

lawful in order for us to gain strength. Not eating meat weakens the<br />

body and brings bad manners.<br />

Allah's Messenger (;!j) used to eat meat, especially the meat of a<br />

lamb's shoulder.183 And al-l:Iasan used to buy meat daily. This was<br />

how the Salaf were, except for those who were poor.<br />

As for not enjoying pleasures, this should not be the general case.<br />

It was from Allah's wisdom for the human body to have urges, and<br />

not fulfilling these urges goes against Allah's wisdom because it will<br />

183<br />

Bukhari #3340 and Muslim #194.<br />

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