Author/Compiler: MI. Abdullah Nana
FOREWORD BY MUFTI ZUBAIR BAYAT OF SOUTH AFRICA
The temporary life of this world is a great test for man. Temptations are many and man is weak. The possibilities of faltering and sinning are not remote. Of all the temptations, the temptation relating to the opposite sex is the highest. If the sexual urge of man is left unchecked and unregulated, there will be total anarchy and mischief in the world. Therefore, Almighty Allah swt placed various restrictions upon man in this regard.
To control and regulate this desire, any form of illicit affiliation with the opposite sex is strictly forbidden. To maintain a high level of morality, Islam has ordained very strict laws and many restrictions to curtail the unlawful, carnal desires of man.
All of these strict restrictions weight heavily On the Nafs, the bestial self of man. The Nafs continously seeks carnal gratification and indulgence of its desires. To control the wild desires of the Nafs is no easy task. It can be likened to riding a strong, wild horse. Either the rider will keep the horse in check with great effort or the horse will throw the rider off. This is the constant struggle that exists between man and his desires in this world. For the youth, the struggle is even more intense and great.
For those people who restrain and control the desires of the Nafs in this world, Allah Subhana Wa Ta’ala has promised immense rewards in the Aakhirah (hereafter). Man sometimes forgets these rewards and becomes inclined to sin. If he is reminded about these rewards, his resolve to control the Nafs becomes stronger and vigorous. It becomes easier to sacrifice the desires in view of these great rewards of the Hereafter. Besides the promise of these eternal rewards of the Hereafter, there is little that can control the desires of man, especially the desires of the youth.
There is not much authentic literature on this specific topic and hence this book fulfills this requirement in a captivating way. I would recommend every youngster to acquire a copy of this book, to read it, and ponder over its contents. May Allah swt accept and reward the efforts of MI. Abdullah Nana of the US in compiling this beneficial book.
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