Abd al-Hamid al-Bilali
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Abd al-Hamid al-Bilali is a contemporary Islamic author and preacher known for his educational writings on Islamic propagation (da'wah), ethics, and spiritual vigilance, notably his treatise al-Bayan fi Madakhil al-Shaytan ("The Exposition of Satan’s Inroads") .
Scholarly Approach and Reception
Al-Bilali devoted significant attention to the practical and psychological aspects of religious calling and self-purification. His work al-Bayan fi Madakhil al-Shaytan, first published in Beirut in 1400 AH (1980 CE), took two years to compile and revise . In it, he aimed to provide a sound guide for religious workers to recognize demonic pitfalls and guard against them while engaging in societal reform .
In the introduction to the book, Muhammad Ahmad al-Rashid commended al-Bilali's methodology, highlighting his commitment to relying strictly on the text of the Qur'an and authentic prophetic traditions while avoiding weak narrations, fabricated reports, and unfounded legends . Al-Rashid observed that al-Bilali drew upon classical scholars such as Ibn al-Jawzi and Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya, alongside later reflections from Sayyid Qutb, characterizing the work as an educational manual designed to cultivate vigilance among Islamic callers .
Al-Bilali also addressed the principles of Islamic activism in other studies, including Fiqh al-Da'wah fi Inkar al-Munkar ("The Jurisprudence of Propagation in Censuring the Disapproved"), which was reviewed by Salim al-Bahnasawi and published in Kuwait , as well as al-Mustafa min Sifat al-Du'at ("Selected Attributes of Callers") .
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al-Bayan fi Madakhil al-Shaytan (The Exposition of Satan’s Inroads) is a contemporary Islamic treatise on spiritual vigilance and the methods of demonic temptation. Conceived as an educational guide, the work examines demonic deception and spiritual immunity by relying on Quranic texts and authentic prophetic traditions while excluding weak narrations and speculation.