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What is the wisdom behind committing a reprehensible evil deed that a person instinctively refrains from, and considers contrary to manliness, especially with the whispers of Satan in a mixed-gender work environment?

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It is clear from the question that the questioner suffers from waswasa (whisperings/obsessive thoughts). He is advised to abandon these waswasa, busy himself with what benefits him, and associate with people of knowledge and righteousness. He also erred by not going out for prayer and abandoning this ritual, so he must seek Allah's forgiveness and be keen on congregational prayer and associating with good people. As for his question about the wisdom behind something reprehensible that one naturally abstains from, his intention is unclear, especially with his statement that Satan whispered to him a moral شبهة (doubt/specious argument) that he cannot mention. Nevertheless, the answer affirms that Allah's creation, decree, and law are never devoid of profound wisdom, and advises referring to the book "Hujjat Allah al-Baligha" by Waliullah al-Dehlawi.

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