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Decreasing one's desires

· 18 Rabiʻ I 1442 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

What amal can a person engage in to lower his desires, besides fasting. How should a person fast for lowering his desires to be efficient

Answer

Avoid areas, people, articles, media, and literature that incite and arouse your temptation.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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