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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 />

Whoever renders Allah's bounty ineffective <strong>by</strong> neglecting caution<br />

has rendered His wisdom ineffective, like one who discards food<br />

and medication and dies of hunger or disease.<br />

No one is more stupid than the man who, while claiming intelligence<br />

and knowledge, surrenders to misfortune. Assuredly the limbs<br />

of the reliant should be engaged in earning, while his heart is tranquil,<br />

committed to the will of Allah whether He gives or withholds.<br />

For his sole assurance is that Allah controls with wisdom and benevolent<br />

purpose.<br />

Often indeed have the incompetent been persuaded <strong>by</strong> their incompetence<br />

and had it suggested to them <strong>by</strong> their minds that negligence<br />

is reliance, being as mistaken as one who believes recklessness<br />

is a form of bravery, and cowardliness is a form of self-restraint.<br />

If anyone says, How am I to take precaution when things are destined<br />

(al-qadr) ? He may be answered: How can you fail to take precaution<br />

when the author of destiny enjoins it? He who preordained<br />

is the One who enjoined. Allah says,<br />

''Take precaution."<br />

[al-Nisti' (4) : 102]<br />

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