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The Devils Deception by Imam Ibn AL-Jawzi

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Chapter Eleven: <strong>The</strong> Devil's <strong>Deception</strong> ef the $Ujis<br />

If the story is really true, then the devil could not have decieved<br />

the man more thoroughly.<br />

Abii'l-J:Iasan al-Biishanji was reprimanded several times for not<br />

attending the Friday prayer and congregation prayers. He used to<br />

respond: Blessings (al-baraka) are gained from attending the congregation<br />

prayers, but safety (al-saldma) is in seclusion (al-'uz!a).<br />

[ 11:14 ]<br />

<strong>The</strong> Devil's <strong>Deception</strong> on $iijis in Acting Humble<br />

and Lowering their Heads<br />

When fear (al-kaujj settles in the heart, it produces external humility<br />

(khushuj. A person becomes humble and well-mannered. However,<br />

the Salef were keen on hiding such manifestations.<br />

Mul:iammad lbn Strin used to laugh during the day and weep during<br />

the night.<br />

In fact, we do not encourage a scholar to behave freely while in<br />

the company of common people, for that will annoy them.<br />

'Ali (rat/iyAllahu 'anhu) said: If you discuss knowledge, and do not<br />

mingle them with laughter. Otherwise hearts will not accept it.<br />

This is not considered showing off (r!Ja'), since the minds of the<br />

common people are not large enough to interpret the scholars intentions<br />

when he indulges in permissible things; he ought to confront<br />

them with silence (al-fam and strict etiquette (al-adab).<br />

What is disliked is to pretend to have humility, pretending to weep,<br />

and constantly lowering the head in order to present the appearance<br />

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