Satan Dupes the People (17:61 – 17:66)
Quran Talk Blog · Article · June 26, 2017
Satan Dupes the People
17:61 When we said to the angels, “Fall prostrate before Adam,” they fell prostrate, except Satan. He said, “Shall I prostrate to one You created from mud?”
17:62 He said, “ Since You have honored him over me, if You respite me till the Day of Resurrection, I will possess all his descendants, except a few.”
17:63 He said, “Then go; you and those who follow you will end up in Hell as your requital; an equitable requital.
17:64 “You may entice them with your voice, and mobilize all your forces and all your men against them, and share in their money and children, and promise them. Anything the devil promises is no more than an illusion.
17:65 “As for My servants, you have no power over them.” Your Lord suffices as an advocate.
Your Lord is the One who causes the ships to float on the ocean,* that you may seek His bounties. He is Most Merciful towards you.