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The Devils Deception by Imam Ibn AL-Jawzi

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CHAPTER THREE<br />

Warning from the Devil's Seductions and<br />

Cunningness<br />

Know that desires and urges were built into humans in order for<br />

them to seek beneficial things. Anger was instilled in them so they<br />

would use it to repel harm. And a human's intellect tames him and<br />

orders him to be fair in that which he seeks and avoids.<br />

<strong>The</strong> devil entices the human to be excessive in general. So a wise<br />

person must be cautious of this enemy who has declared his animosity<br />

since the time of Adam ('alqyhis-saldm), and has dedicated his<br />

life to the corruption of the Adam's children.<br />

Allah (the Mighty and the Majestic) has cautioned from the devil.<br />

He said:<br />

"and do not follow the footsteps of Satan. Indeed, he is<br />

to you a clear enemy. He only orders you to evil and im-<br />

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