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Sunan Ibn Majah 421 (Book 1, Hadith 155) #29773
Guarding Against Insinuating Thoughts During Ablution

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad warned against the devil of ablution, Walahan, and the thoughts that it brings.

It was narrated that Ubayy bin Ka'b said: "The Messenger of Allah said: 'There is a devil for ablution who is called Walahan, so be on guard against the insinuating thoughts (Waswas) about water'."
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ، حَدَّثَنَا خَارِجَةُ بْنُ مُصْعَبٍ، عَنْ يُونُسَ بْنِ عُبَيْدٍ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ عُتَىِّ بْنِ ضَمْرَةَ السَّعْدِيِّ، عَنْ أُبَىِّ بْنِ كَعْبٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ ـ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ لِلْوُضُوءِ شَيْطَانًا يُقَالُ لَهُ وَلَهَانُ فَاتَّقُوا وَسْوَاسَ الْمَاءِ

TOPICS
ablution  *  devil  *  thoughts  *  wudu  *  shaytan  *  waswas

QUICK LESSONS:
Be aware of negative influences during ablution, Remain vigilant and faithful in your faith.

EXPLANATIONS:
The Prophet Muhammad taught his followers to be aware of a devil called Walahan who is associated with ablution or wudu. This devil is known to bring about insinuating thoughts or waswas which can lead people astray from their faith. It is important for Muslims to be mindful of this and guard themselves against such thoughts when performing wudu in order to stay on the right path. This hadith serves as a reminder for Muslims to remain vigilant and not let any negative influences affect their faith.

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