What does Waswasa mean?
The whispers of Shaytan, and the intrusive doubts they cause in worship.
Waswasa explained
Waswasa in wudu, prayer, or belief is not a sign of weak faith; the Companions complained of it and the Prophet ﷺ said that is clear faith, because Shaytan attacks what is worth attacking. The cure is to seek refuge and turn away without dwelling.
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What does Waswasa mean?
Waswasa (وَسْوَسَة, Waswasah) means: The whispers of Shaytan, and the intrusive doubts they cause in worship.
How is Waswasa written and pronounced in Arabic?
It is written وَسْوَسَة and pronounced Waswasah. It is also spelled Whispers.
Where does Waswasa come from in the Quran or hadith?
Waswasa in wudu, prayer, or belief is not a sign of weak faith; the Companions complained of it and the Prophet ﷺ said that is clear faith, because Shaytan attacks what is worth attacking. The cure is to seek refuge and turn away without dwelling. Source: Sahih Muslim 132; An-Nas 114:4-5.
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