Why Shaytan? Because Allah calls him our open enemy more than 10 times in the Noble Qur’an.
Allah says in Surah Fatir, “Surely, Shaytan is your enemy so treat him like your enemy.” [35:6]
Why smile? Because it is sunnah and scientific research tells us that smiling relieves stress, lowers blood pressure and even a fake smile can lift a person’s mood.
Jarir (radi Allahu anhu) said that whenever the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) saw him, he smiled. [Sahih al-Bukhari #3822; Jami at-Tirmidhi #3821: sahih]
Furthermore, the Prophet's (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) companions Ibn Jaz and Abdullah Ibn Haarith (radi Allahu anhum) said, he had not seen anyone smile more than the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). [Jami at-Tirmidhi #3641: hasan; Shama'il Muhammadiyah #217]
Abdullah ibn Mubarak was asked about good akhlaq and the first thing he mentioned was to smile. [Jami at-Tirmidhi #2005: sahih]
Remember these verses from the Glorious Qur’an and put them into action. This will help you defeat Shaytan and make you smile everyday.
- If you want the Lord of the Universe to remember you, remember Him, as Allah says in Surah al-Baqarah, “So remember Me; I will remember you.” [2:152]
- Can you imagine, being remembered by Allah, our King, our Master, our Lord?
- It is credible how great Islam is, that our Creator gave us the formula if we want Him to remember us. Subhan Allah! What a great pleasure and great gift from Allah.
- So simple, just by saying: Alhamdulillah, Subhan Allah, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illallah, Allah will remember us.
- But never forget that the greatest remembrance is salah.
- "Indeed, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.” [Surah ar-Ra’d 13:28]
- In this ayat, Allah tells us that when we do remember Him, it is good for us, both physically and spiritually.
- So the remembrance of Allah is indeed a great ni’mah from Allah, since there is only gain for us. We remember Allah, He remembers us! Subhan Allah. Then by remembering Allah, we find solace and contentment in our hearts. Allahu Akbar!
- By remembering Allah everyday, we are the winners. We cannot lose.
- Find time to remember Allah, when you are waiting in line, when you are by yourself, when you are travelling, when you are walking.
- “Fear not, surely Allah is with us.”[Surah at-Tawbah 9:40]
- Imagine the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) and Abu Bakr (radi Allahu anhu) hiding in the cave, after being pursued by the Quraysh.
- Abu Bakr (radi Allahu anhu) would later say, ‘Had the Quraysh looked down, they would have seen our feet.” They were so close to the enemy, but Allah was with them.
- In our own lives, during times when we are feeling low, when despair and hopelessness stare us in the face remember - ALLAH IS WITH YOU.
- This is indeed a great comfort for the believers.
- Allah also says in Surah al-Hadid, “He is with you wherever you are.”[57:4]
- “Allah does not burden a soul with more than it can bear.”[Surah al-Baqarah 2:286]
- This ayat is a great joy for the believers, because Allah is telling us and giving us a guarantee that no matter how difficult the test in your life becomes, no matter what you have to go through, Allah knows that you are greater than that test or difficulty, and that you will overcome it.
- Allah tells us what the tests and trials He will afflict on us, Allah says, “And certainly, We shall test you with something of fear, hunger, loss of wealth, lives and fruits, but give glad tidings to as-Sabirun.”[Surah al-Baqarah 2:155]
- So all these things are part and parcel of life. The dunya is for tests and trials, but we know that our Lord will never burden us more than we can handle.
- “Say: O My slaves who have sinned and committed evil deeds! Do not despair of Allah’s mercy, for surely, Allah forgives all sins. He is truly Most Merciful, Most Forgiving.” [Surah az-Zumar 39:53]
- Allah again says, “And ask forgiveness of your Lord and turn unto Him in repentance. For my Lord is indeed, Most Merciful, Most Loving.”[Surah Hud 11:90]
- We sin everyday. We are weak and in need of Allah’s guidance and compassion. That is why we must repent and seek Allah’s forgiveness everyday. Do not let a day go by without seeking Allah’s forgiveness. Do not let Shaytan win.
- Allah also said, “Indeed Allah loves those who repent.”[Surah al-Baqarah 2:222]
- Get close to Allah. Ask and cry for your salvation. Keep remembering that Allah forgives ALL sins.
- Allah says, “Whosoever repents after sinning and does good deeds, then surely Allah will pardon him. Indeed, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.”[Surah al-Maidah 5:39]
- Allah is Most Loving, Most Merciful and Oft-Forgiving. Allahu Akbar!
