Page 36 - Sincerity Described in the Qur'an

PLOYS USED BY THE DEVIL

TO DESTROY THE SINCERITY

OF TRUE BELIEVERS

ntil the Day of Judgment, Satan has sworn to lead
mankind astray, in an effort to make them
U members of his party. As Allah declares when he
said, "Satan has gained mastery over them, so he has made
them forget the remembrance of Allah; they are the Satan’s
party; now surely the Satan’s party are the losers" (Surat al-
Mujadala: 19), Satan has succeeded in his desires with those
who deny the existence of Allah. He has surrounded them
from all sides, made them forget the remembrance of Allah,
and acquired absolute mastery over them. Thus, these people
became the party of Satan, as creatures calling others to
denial, sin and evil, as does the devil.
However, the condition of those who sincerely believe in
Allah is certainly different. Satan may directly influence
those who deny Allah. However, as true believers firmly put
their faith in Allah, Satan fails in influencing them. For
instance, he could in no way prevent them from striving for
Allah’s sake. He cannot prevent them from fulfilling their
religious duties, performing their prayers, doing good and
being morally upright, reciting the name of Allah, and from