Question
I am plagued by an abundance of evil thoughts when in Namaaz and when I make Tilaawat. I then break my Namaaz in an attempt to get rid of the thoughts. I also stop the Qur'aan recitation for a while. What should I do when disturbed by these evil thoughts?
Answer
As long as you do not consciously introduce the ugly thoughts, it will be shaitaani wasaawis for which you are not responsible. Just recite Istighfaar and don't brood on such thoughts. You err in breaking your Salaat because of the evil stray thoughts. When you broke your Salaat then it was a win for shaitaan. Don't stop reading the Qur'aan when the evil thoughts assault you. Just recite Ta-awwuz and continue the tilaawat.
When you stop and brood on the evil thoughts, then it will have a negative effect. Therefore, continue with your Ibaadat regardless of how evil the thoughts may be. Now and again renew the recitation of Istighfaar a few times.
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