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7:200 - If a suggestion from satan assail thy (mind) seek refuge with Allah; for He heareth and
knoweth (all things). 1171
1171 Even a Prophet of Allah is but human. He might think that revenge or retaliation, or a little tactful silence when evil
stalks abroad, or some compromise with ignorance, might be best for the cause. He is to reject such suggestions.
(7.200)
7:201 - Those who fear Allah when a thought of evil from satan assaults them bring Allah to
remembrance when lo! they see (aright)! 1172
1172 Allah protects His own, as no one else can. He is the sure refuge-and the only one-for men of faith. If we are confused
or angry, being blinded by this world, He will open our eyes. (7.201)
8:11 - Remember He covered you with a sort of drowsiness to give you calm as from Himself and
He caused rain to descend on you from heaven to clean you therewith to remove from you the
stain of satan to strengthen your hearts and to plant your feet firmly therewith. 118611871188
1186 Cf. iii. 154 for Uhud. Calm (presence of mind) is essential in battle and in 'ill posts of danger. If the mind is too much in
a state of excitement, it cannot carry out a well-considered or well-concerted plan. This spirit of calm confidence on
the part of the Muslims won against the blustering violence of the Quraish. (8.11)
1187 The rain was welcome for many reasons. (1) Water was scarce both for drinking and ablutions; (2) the muslim band,
without baggage or equipment or comforts, found that their thirst aggravated their fatigue; (3) the sand was loose, and
the rain consolidated it and enabled them "to plant their feet firmly." (8.11)
1188 "Stain of Satan". Dirt is physically a symbol of evil, and the Muslims were particular about ablutions before prayer. But
the rain also refreshed their spirits and removed any lurking doubts in their minds (suggestions of the Evil) that victory
might be impossible in such adverse circumstances. (8.11)
8:48 - Remember satan made their (sinful) acts seem alluring to them and said: "No one among
men can overcome you this day while I am near to you": but when the two forces came in
sight of each other he turned on his heels and said: "Lo! I am clear of you; lo! I see what ye
see not; lo! I fear Allah; for Allah is strict in punishment. 1217
1217 It is the way with the leaders of evil, when they find their cause lost, that they wash their hands of their followers and
leave them in the lurch. They see more clearly than their dupes. They are not simpletons: they know the
consequences of the wrath of Allah. Satan's "fear" of Allah is terror combined with hatred,-the very opposite of the
feeling which is described in Taqwa viz., the desire to avoid doing anything against Allah's will, such desire being
founded on trust in Allah and the love of Allah. (8.48)
12:5 - Said (the father): "My (dear) little son! relate not thy vision to thy brothers lest they concoct a
plot against thee: for Satan is to man an avowed enemy! 16341635
1634 The young lad Yusuf was innocent and did not even know of his brothers' guile and hatred, but the father knew and
warned him. (12.5)
1635 The story is brought up at once to its spiritual bearing. These wicked brothers were puppets in the hands of Evil. They
allowed their manhood to be subjugated by Evil, not remembering that Evil was the declared opposite or enemy of the
true nature and instincts of manhood. (12.5)
14:22 - And Satan will say when the matter is decided: "It was Allah Who gave you a promise of
truth: I too promised but I failed in my promise to you. I had no authority over you except to
call you but ye listened to me: then reproach not me but reproach your own souls. I cannot
listen to your cries nor can ye listen to mine. I reject your former act in associating me with
Allah. For wrongdoers there must be a Grievous Penalty." 18971898
1897 After the Judgment, Evil declares itself in its true colours. Frankly it says: 'I deceived you. The promise of Allah was
true, but you believed me rather than Allah. I had no power to force you. I had but to call you, and you came running
after me. You must blame yourselves. Did you think I was equal with Allah? I know too well that I was not and never
could be. If you did wrong, you must suffer the Penalty.' (14.22)
1898 See the last note. An alternative interpretation of this sentence may be: "I had already beforehand rebelled against
Allah with Whom ye associated me." (14.22)
16:63 - By Allah We (also) sent (our apostles) to peoples before thee; but Satan made (to the
wicked) their own acts seem alluring: he is also their patron today but they shall have a most
grievous Penalty. 2090
2090 In all ages and among all Peoples Allah sent His Messengers to teach the Truth and point the way to righteousness.
But the allurements of Evil seemed always attractive, and many men preferred their own ways and the ways of their
ancestors to the more difficult path of rectitude. This happened again in the time of Al-Mustafa, and will always
happen as long as men succumb to Evil. (16.63)
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