How can one get rid of the problems of forbidden glances and masturbation, especially with the presence of idleness and unemployment, taking into account previous experiences of intermingling and weakness in the face of desires?
The questioner is advised to supplicate frequently and ask for guidance, along with the reported supplication: "O Allah, grant my soul its piety, and purify it, for You are the best of those who purify it; You are its Guardian and Master. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from knowledge that does not benefit, from a heart that does not humble itself, from a soul that is never satisfied, and from a supplication that is not answered."
It is also recommended to supplicate regarding unemployment, for Allah is the Provider, and provisions are predetermined. One should exert effort and seek Allah's help, knowing that sins can be a cause for being deprived of provision.
It is obligatory to lower one's gaze due to its effect on the life of the heart and the light of faith. One should also be careful not to be alone when using the internet, fill free time with beneficial activities, and join reliable organizations to cooperate in da'wah (inviting to Islam) and charitable works.
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