HOW TO REFRAIN FROM COMMITTING SINS

We take the trouble to buy a helmet in order to wear it when travelling on motorcycles. Isn't this helmet a headache? Nonetheless, we accept all this just to avoid paying a fine. Similarly, we must realise that we should present ourselves in front of Allah Ta’ala to give an account for everything that we have done in this world. We should pay a fine and a penalty fee. Before doing anything, one must think about the fine that one will have to pay. In this way, the desire to sin will decrease until a time will come when that desire will become almost inexistent and by the grace of Allah Ta’ala, we will be able to control our desire. And this is what is required. Therefore, we should make some effort. 

Rasulullah (Sallallaahu A'laihi Wasallam) said:

"The greatest knowledge is the fear of Allah."

[English version of "Coumma pou arrête faire péché?" – Al Jamiat – Vol.1 No.5]