Before Shaytaan attacks, become proactive. Keep away from everything which leads to sin (i.e. bad company, evil places etc.) and be constantly aware that Allah subhaanahu wata’ala is watching. This is being proactive. Fight him before he even begins his attack. In other words be aware, be alert constantly.

Now if per chance he does win in his efforts then become reactive. In other words take action and repent.

Yeh heinTasawwuf kaa khulaasaa (This is the essence of Tasawwuf)

Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat (Hafizahullah)