Omar Suleiman - Not all devils are locked up in Ramadan

About this lecture

In this Ramadan lecture, Sheikh Omar Suleiman explores the well-known Hadith about the devils being chained during Ramadan, addressing why believers still struggle with sin and temptation despite this promise. He explains the distinction between the greater and lesser Shayatin, the role of the self (nafs) in commanding evil, and how consistent dhikr, Quran recitation, charity, and righteous intention create an environment that effectively locks Shaytan out. Most powerfully, he calls on believers to use Ramadan not just as a temporary reprieve, but as an opportunity to give Shaytan a permanent "life sentence" through sincere repentance and lasting spiritual fortresses.