Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (658) | Satan is a traitor
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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The devil is a *khannas* (the retreating whisperer).
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The term *khannas* is an intensive form derived from *al-khuns*.
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Meaning, he is one who retreats frequently.
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*Al-khuns* signifies concealment and hiding.
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It also means absence and lagging behind.
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As well as withdrawing and shrinking away.
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The fact that the devil is a *khannas* implies two things.
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Firstly:
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That he whispers to us from a position where he sees us, yet we do not see him.
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This is because he is hidden from our sight.
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As Allah the Exalted says:
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“O Children of Adam! Let not Satan seduce you as he caused your (first) parents to go forth from the Garden and tore off from them their robe (of innocence) that he might manifest their shame to them. Lo! he seeth you, he and his tribe, from whence ye see him not. Lo! We have made the devils protecting friends for those who believe not.” (7:27)
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Secondly:
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That he shrinks away, departs, and vanishes upon the remembrance of Allah the Exalted.
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This serves as evidence of the weakness of his plotting in the face of the remembrance of Allah.
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And seeking refuge in Him, Glorified be He, from the devil and his whisperings.
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Allah the Exalted says:
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“Those who believe do battle for the cause of Allah; and those who disbelieve do battle for the cause of idols. So fight the minions of the devil. Lo! the devil's strategy is ever weak.” (4:76)
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Allah, Glorified be He, has not left us in our battle against the devil devoid of equipment and ammunition.
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For He has provided us with faith as a shield and armor.
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With remembrance as our equipment.
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And with seeking refuge in Him as our weapon.
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So if a person neglects his armor, equipment, and weapon,
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Then he alone is to be blamed.