What is the reason for the distress a believing woman feels after losing her previous devotion in prayer, and the return of doctrinal whisperings to her, despite her persistence in acts of worship?
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This distress is from Satan and his whispers, seeking to distance you from obedience. Its cure lies in striving against the self (mujahadat al-nafs), turning away from these whispers, and exerting effort to achieve humility and devotion (khushu') in worship, for Allah Almighty says: "And those who strive for Us – We will surely guide them to Our ways. And indeed, Allah is with the doers of good." [29:69] Also, seek refuge with Allah from Satan, and strive diligently in supplication and resorting to Allah Almighty.
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