. I have read a fatwa to His Eminence Sheikh Basheer Hussein Al-Najafy (may Allah prolog his life) as an…

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In the name of Allah, be advised, my son, that obsession results from two aspects: the first one is that it is the result of the human’s weakness of intention and determination which lead the human to have illusions from here and there. This type can be treated through Quran as we have mentioned in the aforementioned book. The second is the obsessed one obeys the devil if he is dragged to the devil. In order to get rid of such obsession, one may follow the Religious Authority’s (Marji) opinion, after being certain that the Marji meets all the conditions to be a Marji. If you doubt in the purity or impurity of anything, you may follow the religious jurist (mujtahid). On the other hand, if you doubt in your prayer, you may follow the Marji’s opinion. If you do not do that, you will never get rid of the obsession. Committing to your Marji is the healing remedy to get rid of the obsession. Allah is the all guide.