Q: When I listen to any sheikh, I fall in love with him. I am 15 years old. What can I do?
A: This is the trick of Shaytaan and the Nafs. By involving you in this 'love' for the Shaykh, Shaytaan is preventing you from the actual purpose of listening to the Shaykh, which is Deeni benefit.
You should observe strict Hijaab from these Shaykhs.
You should refrain from listening to the Shaykhs for a period of time, until you can rid yourself of this malady. Gain knowledge, etc. from female teachers, read Deeni books, etc. This 'love' will eventually make you fantasize, which is Haraam. Save yourself by refraining from listening to them. Recite in abundance:
لَا حَوْلَ وَ لَا قُوَّةَ اِلَّا بِاللهِ
LAA HAULA WA LAA QUWWATA ILLAA BILLAAH
Tell yourself that these Shaykhs may be teaching and reciting beautifully, but are much elder than you, and old enough to be your father. You should respect them as you would respect your father, and not entertain any illicit thoughts regarding them.
May Allah Ta'aala make it easy for you. Aameen.
Prepared by:
Moulana Yusuf Laher
Checked and Ratified by:
Mufti Siraj Desai
