The preacher of the Grand Mosque warns against Satan beautifying evil deeds
emphasized Grand Mosque inthat one of the most serious trials a person can face in this life is a spiritual aberration and confusion. He explained that this aberration leads to a distortion of values, causing a person to perceive ugliness as beauty and beauty as ugliness, blurring the lines between truth and falsehood, and guidance and misguidance. This sermon is part of the ongoing religious guidance emanating from the pulpit of the Grand Mosque in Mecca to enlighten Muslims about matters of their faith and worldly affairs.
Message from the preacher of the Grand Mosque: How does Satan make deeds seem appealing?
God Almighty has described in His Holy Book the condition of people whose deeds are entirely in vain, yet they believe they are doing good. His Eminence pointed out that this profound delusion stems from the desires and sins that Satan embellishes for them. He emphasized that Satan strives to make evil deeds appear attractive, presenting them as fleeting worldly benefits and pleasures, while simultaneously blinding them to their dire consequences in the Hereafter. This is the state of those whose moral and intellectual standards are distorted, leading them astray from the path of salvation and into deceptive pleasures that bring only destruction.
The pulpit of the Grand Mosque in Mecca: A history of Islamic guidance and instruction
The sermons delivered from the Grand Mosque in Mecca hold immense significance, representing a continuation of a long history of guidance and instruction that began at the dawn of Islam. From the time of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), through the era of the Rightly Guided Caliphs, and up to the present day under the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the pulpit of the Grand Mosque remains a global beacon of Islam. The Friday sermons resonate with the realities of Muslims, addressing their spiritual and social concerns, drawing their strength from the sanctity of the place and its place in the hearts of over 1.5 billion Muslims who turn towards it in their five daily prayers. Addressing topics of self-purification and combating the whispers of Satan reflects the pivotal role of this pulpit in preserving the sound nature of Muslim societies.
The spiritual and social impact of sermons from the Grand Mosque, both locally and internationally
The impact of the faith-based messages delivered by the imams of the Grand Mosque in Mecca extends far beyond the local sphere within Saudi Arabia, resonating regionally and internationally. Locally, these sermons contribute to strengthening moral values and social cohesion within the community. Regionally and internationally, the translation and broadcasting of these sermons across satellite channels and digital platforms in multiple languages makes them a spiritual resource for Muslims worldwide. Warning against the machinations of Satan and his embellishment of falsehood constitutes a universal message calling for spiritual vigilance, self-reflection, and adherence to the noble human values advocated by Islam, thus contributing to the building of more conscious and cohesive societies.
Types of decoration for works and examples from the Holy Quran
The Sheikh explained that anyone who reflects on the verses of the Holy Quran will realize that the embellishment of deeds is divided into two main types: good embellishment and bad embellishment. Good embellishment is what God, Blessed and Exalted is He, attributes to Himself, for He is the One who guides to what is most upright. Bad embellishment, on the other hand, is what God attributes to its cause and the one through whom it is carried out; it is attributed to Satan, who makes evil deeds appear good in order to ensnare people in his trap.
The Holy Quran is replete with examples and lessons for those whom Satan tempted and led astray. He tempted Adam and his wife Eve to eat from the tree while they were in Paradise, and they did. Similarly, he tempted the disbelievers of Quraysh to fight the Muslims and oppose the call of Islam. Another prominent Quranic example is the story of Pharaoh, who became arrogant in the land, led his people astray, and oppressed and wronged the people after his evil deeds were made to appear good to him.
