Why are we attracted towards temporary pleasures and are not able to practice self control properly, even if we know that those sins will ultimately harm us? What are some tips to convince our heart?

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Why are we attracted towards temporary pleasures and are not able to practice self control properly, even if we know that those sins will ultimately harm us? What are some tips to convince our heart?
Zoheir Ali Esmail, Shaykh Zoheir Ali Esmail has a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE in London, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University. He studied Arabic at Damascus University and holds a PhD... Answered 4 years ago

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. Sins are like something which has a beautiful appearance but are bad for you. Like an enemy who smiles only to slit your throat. A lie to convince you until it's too late. The way to deal with them is to not fall for it and to not be taken the fool. A man who buys flowers to take a woman innocence. A woman who is after your wallet. A person who buys something at a high price is happy until they realise they have been ripped off. When you realise you have been ripped off all that happiness fades and turns into anger. So too with sinning a person gives up so much and keeps making the same mistake as they don't realise what they have done. Don't sin because it is below you. Sinning is for fools that haven't understood the game.

Those temporary pleasures that are not sins should be enjoyed as part of life within the bounds of wisdom.

May you always be successful