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SATAN: THE SWORN ENEMY OF MANKIND
Allah has revealed that this passion for womankind is another
among Satan's snares:
What they call on apart from Him are female idols. What
they call on is an arrogant Satan. (Surat an-Nisa´, 117)
Ascribing partners to Allah is a grave sin, and severe ingrati-
tude towards Him. That is why Allah has revealed that, although He
forgives all sins, only He will never forgive deifying others besides
Him:
Allah does not forgive anything being associated with Him
but He forgives whoever He wills for anything other than
that. Anyone who associates something with Allah has
committed a terrible crime. (Surat an-Nisa´, 48)
Deifying equals to Allah is so subtle a threat that it can even
menace those who spend their lives in careful worship to Him.
Because, good deeds are nullified for ascribing equals to Allah. For
that reason, Satan prepares traps of various kinds to cause believers
who have dedicated their lives to Allah to attribute equals to Him.
At times he may use women, at others money, or other means. For
example, following a victory, Satan will lure the person by suggest-
ing to him, "this was your achievement." In this way, Satan seeks to
make the person believe that he somehow possesses power inde-
pendent from Allah.
Believers must be on their guard against any incitement that
will ultimately make all their efforts nil. It is for this reason that a
very clear warning has been announced to believers in the Qur'an:
It has been revealed to you and those before you: "If you as-
sociate others with Allah, your actions will come to noth-
ing and you will be among the losers." No! Worship Allah
and be among the thankful. (Surat az-Zumar, 65-66)

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