Everyone is subject to different types of temptation, and they should be faced using logic and reason.
“Allah’s blessings increase when people enjoy stability in their nations as they can pray to Allah safely and live in tranquillity,” Friday’s sermon will say. “This is because the earthly life is a test and a source of turmoil for everyone, whether he does good or bad.”
One way to avoid temptation is to reflect on verses in the Quran. As one says: “Then do they not reflect upon the Quran? If it had been from [any] other than Allah, they would have found within it much contradiction. And when there comes to them information about [public] security or fear, they spread it around.
“But if they had referred it back to the Messenger or to those of authority among them, then the ones who [can] draw correct conclusions from it would have known about it. And if not for the favour of Allah upon you and His mercy, you would have followed Satan, except for a few.”
The sermon explains that the verses refer to those who spread rumours and lies; when such a thing occurs, people should get back to their rulers.
Awareness is also a powerful weapon against such, the sermon says.
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