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Man's greatest enemy, since the Prophet Adam, peace be
upon him, has always been Satan. Satan pledged himself to
lead people astray when the Prophet Adam was created, and
has committed himself to this cause by devising schemes that
make the world appear charming and alluring to mankind.
The Qur'an also informs us that his scheming is feeble and
that he can exercise no authority over people:
Those who believe fight in the Way of God. Those
who disbelieve fight in the way of false gods. So
fight the friends of Satan! Satan's scheming is
always feeble. (Surat an-Nisa': 76)
Diabolis (Iblis) was correct in his assessment of
them and they followed him, except for a group of
believers. He had no authority over them except that
We might test those who believe in the hereafter
from those who are in doubt about it. Your Lord is
The Preserver of all things. (Surah Saba': 20-21)