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THE ARROGANCE OF SATAN

an and who is truer to his contract than Allah? Rejoice
then in the bargain you have made. That is the great
victory. (Surat at-Tawba: 111)

They Do Not Deride Other People

Deriding others is one of those reprehensible character
traits common to the arrogant. However, believers never
stoop to such mean behaviour. Superiority is not measured
by worldly values, such as looks or wealth, but according to
one' s devotion to Allah. And, only Allah knows those who
are more devout and those who turn to Him. Moreover, in
the Qur' an, Allah has revealed that He despises derision, and
forbids believers to ridicule others:
You who believe! People should not ridicule others who
may be better than themselves; nor should any women
ridicule other women who may be better than
themselves... (Surat al-Hujurat: 11)

They Do Not Follow in Satan' s Footsteps

In the Qur' an, Allah warns believers against their most
important enemy as follows:
Mankind! Eat what is good and lawful on the earth.
And do not follow in the footsteps of Satan. He truly is
an outright enemy to you. (Surat al-Baqara: 168)

You who believe! Do not follow in the footsteps of
Satan. Anyone who follows in Satan' s footsteps should
know that he commands indecency and wrongdoing...
(Surat an-Nur: 21)
Those who submit themselves to the temptation of Satan