The Devil's Deceptions is a complete English translation of Talbis Iblis, Imam Ibn al-Jawzi's extensive classical work identifying the many ways Satan misleads human beings, from outright disbelief to subtle errors within acts of worship and religious practice. Ibn al-Jawzi surveys deceptions affecting different groups across Islamic history, including scholars, worshippers, Sufis, rulers, and ordinary people, arguing that recognising a deception is itself a safeguard against it. The work combines detailed textual evidence with practical warning, aiming to sharpen the reader's self-awareness and critical thinking about spiritual pitfalls. At nearly 600 pages, it is a substantial reference work suited to students of Islamic theology and those interested in the classical genre of writings on heresy, innovation, and self-reform.
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