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Keeping Satan Chained

Qamar Zafar (Za'im Austin, TX Majlis)

Hazrat Abu Huraira^ra narrates that the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

When Ramadhan arrives the gates of Paradise are opened and the gates of hell are locked up and satans are put in chains. (Bukhari and Muslim)

One way Ramadhan affects all of us is by opening the doors of possibilities. Actions that we may consider out of reach at other times during the year are made possible. Be it getting up early, be it observing daily prayers on time and in congregation, be it reciting a sizable portion of the Quran daily, be it having a single minded focus on achieving nearness to Allah, be it abstaining from social evils, be it the entire Muslim Ummah acting with singleness of purpose…all of these fall within our reach and become achievable during Ramadhan.

As we bid farewell to Ramadhan, we don’t have to drop the good habits we acquired during Ramadhan by the Grace of Allah…or at least some of them. We can for example continue to be timely and regular in our five prayers in congregation or keep the habit of reading Quran and its translation and commentary regularly or maintain the habit of offering Tahajjud regularly or continue to observe dietary restrictions we otherwise struggle with during the year and so on…

Promised Messiah^as states:

It is necessary that one first closes the window through which sin can pass.

i.e. one should eliminate whatever factor may cause sin to be committed, be it disobedience or swaying away from religion. The Promised Messiah(as) states that one should first close this window and continue praying to succeed in one’s inner struggle so that Allah comes to his rescue and guides him in the right direction: And as for those who strive in Our path — We will surely guide them in Our ways. (29:70)

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