Q: A few years ago, I showed great religious commitment. However, now I suffer many setbacks due to insinuating whispers of Satan. In the past, I used to offer Salah (Prayer) in the Masjid (mosque), now I find it the most troubling thing. I would die of shame if I mention to you the other things I have done. I feel as if I have two hearts; one is full of good (shown by my outward acts) and the second is full of evil (shown by my inner thoughts). I fear being a hypocrite. I severely suffer from these whispers which strike me upon doing any act, major or minor, i.e. Why I behaved this way and not the other. One example is when I talk with my friend, I think about what he has in his mind. I do not know whether this matter is a test or a punishment from Allah. May it be due to the sickness of my heart as I suffer chronic heart disease?My attempts of resorting to Allah by means of asking forgiveness and making Du`a' (supplication) to remove this suffering were of no avail. I know that my letter includes (Part No. 2; Page No. 21) mistakes and things that Muslims should not do. So, I beg your pardon and ask you to make Du`a' for me so that it may help.