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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 />

said: "<strong>The</strong>re are two types of knowledge: "Apparent (zdhir) knowledge,<br />

it is Allah's criterion over His creation, and hidden (bti.fin) knowledge:<br />

It is the beneficial knowledge."245<br />

Abii. Yazid also said: "Poor fellows (Qadith collectors). <strong>The</strong>y got<br />

their knowledge through deceased narrators. We gained our knowledge<br />

through the One Who never dies."<br />

Inspiration does not contradict seeking knowledge. It is possible<br />

for Allah to inspire people. <strong>The</strong> Prophet () said: "<strong>The</strong>re were people<br />

who were inspired <strong>by</strong> Allah in previous nations. If this is the<br />

case for my nation, then 'Umar will be one of them (inspired <strong>by</strong><br />

Allah)."246<br />

If a person felt that he receives inspirations (ilhdm) that goes against<br />

the teachings of Islam, then he must not act upon these inspirations<br />

because they are devilish inspirations (shtfYfdm) , not Godly ones<br />

(ral;mdm) .<br />

Inspiration (ilhdm) itself is not a form of knowledge; it is the fruit<br />

of knowledge and piety. Those who are knowledgeable and pious<br />

receive assistance and guidance (al-rushd).<br />

But someone who does not seek knowledge and relies solely on<br />

inspirations (al-ilhdm) and intuitions (al-khawdtii} will fall into error.<br />

If it were not for knowledge that was transmitted from one person<br />

to another, it would have been impossible to know whether inspirations<br />

are from Allah or from the devil.<br />

245 A fabricated }:iadith, refer to al- 'Ila/ Al-Mutanah[yah 1/73.<br />

246 Authentic }:iadith, refer to al-Kash[ al-$arip 'an lgla! al-$abiinifi'I $alap al-Tarawip,<br />

#38.<br />

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