10-23-2004, 10:35 AM
as salam alykom
let me pop in here and just make a slight correction. The first part is for mercy and the middle is forgiveness. And yes Shaytan is locked, but not all of them. . The small shaytans are not locked, plus each one of us has a shaytan as companion. The most important is that if one is a victim of witchcraft, shall also face the shaytans. But all of this is easily overcome when u seek Allah's help and guidance. Stick to reciting Ayatul korsi, it deters shaytan. When u feel that u want to skil a fasting, just think that not fasting for one day can not be made up even if u fast the whole year. Think of how Allah Is providing golden chances in this blessed month, think of the reward waiting for those who fast. Think that when u fight yourself and continue fasting for what Jennifer said also about nafs is very true. If u feel that u want to break your fast, give out a small amount of sadaqah, any amount, shaytan will stop urging u not to fast. Insh a Allah Allah Will Support u and allow u to fast the whole month ameen.