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The Character of Satan
He Is Stain on Human Beings
Satan's effect on mankind is described as "taint" in the Qur'an:
And when He overcame you with sleep, making you feel
secure, and sent you down water from heaven to purify you
and remove the taint of Satan from you, and to fortify your
hearts and make your feet firm. (Surat al-Anfal, 11)

He Has Been Expelled from the Presence of Allah
Satan was humiliatingly driven from the presence of Allah, be-
cause of his disobedience and ingratitude. The very word "Satan"
confers the meaning of expulsion. This facet of Satan's history is re-
vealed in the 25th verse of Surat at-Takwir and 17th verse of Surat al-
Hijr.

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