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THE DEVILS ARE STILL ACTIVE

 FAJR REMINDER: THE DEVILS ARE STILL ACTIVE

By: Umm Affān

Ramaḍān 6, 1447 (23-February-2026)


Why do some “Muslims” still succumb to the temptations of Shayṭān and commit sins during Ramaḍān? It is concerning that some engage in major sins such as consuming intoxicants, committing Zinā', and listening to music.


Isn’t Ramaḍān, especially its prescribed fasting, a special gift meant to aid us in resisting such evils? Abū Hurayrah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) narrated that Allāh’s Messenger (ﷺ) stated: “When the month of Ramaḍān starts, the gates of Jannah (Paradise) are opened and the gates of Hell are closed, and the Shayṭān (devils) are chained.” [Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 1899, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1079]


It is important to note that the devils referred to as being chained are the “Maradah Shayāṭīn,” which implies the strongest among them. Thus, the lesser Shayāṭīn are still free to tempt individuals. [Check Jalasāt Ramaḍāniyyah 10/19] Hence, the lesser devils remain active and capable of manipulation.


To protect ourselves from the devils, we must maintain distance from them through self-control, by avoiding their paths, engaging in various acts of worship, and consistently remembering Allāh. As Allāh states: “And whosoever turns away (blinds himself) from the Remembrance of the Most Gracious (Allāh) (i.e., this Qur'ān and Worship of Allāh), We appoint for him a Shayṭān (devil) to be a Qarīn (an intimate companion) to him. And verily, they (devils) hinder them from the Path (of Allāh), but they think that they are guided aright!” [Sūrah Az-Zukhruf (43): 36-37]


In reality, if you choose to follow Shayṭān's footsteps, he will become your companion, contrary to his role as your enemy. Allāh warns: “O you who believe! Enter Islām completely and perfectly (by obeying all the rules and regulations of the Islāmic religion) and follow not the footsteps of Shayṭān. Verily! He is to you a plain enemy.” [Sūrah Al-Baqarah (2): 208]


Thus, to safeguard yourself during Ramaḍān and beyond, it is essential to stay away from Shayṭān and his allies.


I beseech Allāh to grant us safety from all evils. Aameen.

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