Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Paradise is surrounded by hardships and the Hell-Fire is surrounded by temptations. (Muslim) Abu Hurairah narrated that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said: Hellfire is screened by desires, and Paradise is screened by difficulties. So whoever penetrates the … Continue reading Putting the brakes on desire and resisting temptation