Satan is the open enemy of mankind. The Qur'an clearly tells us this, which means he will never become humanity's friend, nor will he ever truly want what is good for us.

Allah's Warning

اِنَّ الشَّيۡطٰنَ لَـكُمۡ عَدُوٌّ فَاتَّخِذُوۡهُ عَدُوًّاؕ 

"Indeed, Satan is an enemy to you, so take him as an enemy."

 — Surah Fatir (35:6)

Now the question is:

Why did Satan ask Allah for respite?

To understand this, we have to look at what the Qur'an says.

When Allah asked Satan what prevented him from obeying His command, 

Satan replied:

 قَالَ اَنَا خَيۡرٌ مِّنۡهُ‌ۚ خَلَقۡتَنِىۡ مِنۡ نَّارٍ وَّخَلَقۡتَهٗ مِنۡ طِيۡنٍ‏

"He said, 'I am better than him. You created me from fire, while You created him from clay.'"

 — Surah Al-A'raf (7:12)

Better in what sense?

Because he was created from fire.

Fire naturally rises upward; it does not fall downward. This is its nature. This is one way to reflect on why Satan, who was among the jinn, reached such a high rank through worship.

Human beings, however, were created from clay.

Clay naturally remains low. Even if the wind lifts it into the air, it eventually falls back to the ground.

Allah also says in the Qur'an:

خَلَقَ الۡاِنۡسَانَ مِنۡ صَلۡصَالٍ كَالۡفَخَّارِۙ‏ 

"He created man from dry clay like pottery."

 — Surah Ar-Rahman (55:14)

When Allah commanded the angels and Iblis to prostrate before Adam (A.S.), Satan's ego prevented him from bowing. In his pride, he believed he could not bow before someone whom he considered inferior.

After this happened, Satan asked Allah for respite.

Why Did He Ask for Time?

What was he trying to prove?

To reflect on this, we can consider both science and psychology alongside the Qur'an.

Satan had worshipped Allah for a very long time. This was the first time he openly disobeyed Allah.

Reflect on this:

He already knew that the Day of Judgment would come.

If Allah gave such an honour to Adam (A.S.), then surely Adam and his descendants would be tested.

Satan challenged Allah's choice.

He believed giving this honour to Adam was the wrong decision.

That is why he did not merely ask for time.

He asked for the ability to lead humanity away from the straight path.

The Qur'an says:

قَالَ فَبِمَاۤ اَغۡوَيۡتَنِىۡ لَاَقۡعُدَنَّ لَهُمۡ صِرَاطَكَ الۡمُسۡتَقِيۡمَۙ‏ 

"He said, 'Because You have allowed me to go astray, I will surely sit in wait for them on Your Straight Path.'" — Surah Al-A'raf (7:16)

Allah granted him the ability to whisper.

These whispers are so subtle that a person often thinks they are his own thoughts.

Allah mentions this in Surah An-Nas.

مِن شَرِّ الْوَسْوَاسِ الْخَنَّاسِ ۝ الَّذِي يُوَسْوِسُ فِي صُدُورِ النَّاسِ

"From the evil of the retreating whisperer, who whispers into the hearts of mankind." 

— Surah An-Nas (114:4–5)

From this perspective, Nafs al-Ammarah becomes the part of the self that responds to these whispers and inclines a person toward disobeying Allah.

It means that if clay naturally inclines toward humility and prostration before Allah, yet a human chooses not to prostrate but instead stands in arrogance before Allah, then he repeats the very attitude that Satan displayed.

Satan refused to bow.

He stood before Allah and argued against Allah's choice.

That is where Satan wins, and the human being loses.

But Allah also gives hope.

He tells us that if we seek His help, He will guide and support us.

A human being cannot overcome this battle without Allah's help.

Satan's whispers are accompanied by manipulation.

He lies.

He makes false promises.

Allah has already warned us about this.

يَعِدُهُمۡ وَيُمَنِّيۡهِمۡ‌ؕ وَمَا يَعِدُهُمُ الشَّيۡطٰنُ اِلَّا غُرُوۡرًا‏ 

"He promises them and fills them with false hopes, but Satan promises them nothing except deception." — Surah An-Nisa (4:120)

He whispers disappointment.

He creates blockages within the heart.

If we compare this with the seven deadly sins described in Christianity, we can see that these represent major areas through which Satan attacks human beings.

Pride ↔ Humility

Anger ↔ Gentleness

Envy ↔ Kindness

Lust ↔ Purity

Gluttony ↔ Self-Control

Sloth ↔ Diligence

Greed ↔ Generosity

At first glance these seem simple, but in reality they involve countless situations, possibilities, and conditions that human beings cannot easily recognize on their own.

Allah also says in the Qur'an:

وَلَـقَدۡ ذَرَاۡنَا لِجَـهَنَّمَ كَثِيۡرًا مِّنَ الۡجِنِّ وَالۡاِنۡسِ‌‌ۖ

"And We have certainly created for Hell many of the jinn and mankind." 

— Surah Al-A'raf (7:179)

What does this mean?

Did Allah mention their names?

No.

Rather, it refers to those who choose to follow Satan despite the guidance Allah has given them. And Allah describes such people as even more astray than cattle.

Allah gave human beings intelligence, consciousness, reason, the ability to ask questions, seek answers, and make decisions.

He gave us free will.

Satan wants us to use that free will against the very nature from which Allah created us.

That is why Satan asked Allah for respite.

His goal was to prove that humanity would willingly turn away from Allah.

But Allah also showed that whoever sincerely seeks His guidance and help can overcome Satan's whispers and return to the path of truth.

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The Qur'an repeatedly mentions:

 جَنّٰتٍ تَجۡرِىۡ مِنۡ تَحۡتِهَا الۡاَنۡهٰرُ‌ؕ 

"Gardens beneath which rivers flow."

This description appears again and again throughout the Qur'an.

What could be the deeper meaning behind it?

First, let us look at the kinds of rivers Allah mentions in Paradise.

Allah says:

(Qur'an 47:15)

مَّثَلُ الۡجَـنَّةِ الَّتِىۡ وُعِدَ الۡمُتَّقُوۡنَ‌ؕ فِيۡهَاۤ اَنۡهٰرٌ مِّنۡ مَّآءٍ غَيۡرِ اٰسِنٍ‌ ۚ وَّاَنۡهٰرٌ مِّنۡ لَّبَنٍ لَّمۡ يَتَغَيَّرۡ طَعۡمُهٗ ‌ۚ وَاَنۡهٰرٌ مِّنۡ خَمۡرٍ لَّذَّةٍ لِّلشّٰرِبِيۡنَ ‌ۚ وَاَنۡهٰرٌ مِّنۡ عَسَلٍ مُّصَفًّى‌ ؕ 

"The description of the Paradise promised to the righteous is this: in it are rivers of water that never become stagnant, rivers of milk whose taste never changes, rivers of wine delightful to those who drink, and rivers of purified honey."

Out of these four, Allah has made three lawful in this world, while wine has been forbidden. Yet in Paradise, there is an entire river of it.

In this world, water is the most important because it is the symbol of life. The greatest populations are found in places where water is available. Why? Because water is the first necessity of every human being.

As a person's status rises, they begin to use things such as milk and honey as well. In other words, both the rich and the poor need water first. Then comes milk, then honey.

As for wine, one may completely lose oneself and even forget one's own identity because of it.

Allah has forbidden wine in this world, so it carries many harms that may not always be visible to the human eye, yet they can ruin a person's Hereafter. As for the physical harms caused by wine, they are also a mercy from Allah, reminding a person to reflect on what they are doing, return to Allah, and protect themselves from its harm.

But why are all these things lawful in the Hereafter?

They are all signs of Allah's mercy.

A Deeper Reflection

In this world, a person must struggle and work hard to obtain these blessings.

One has to go to rivers, dig wells, or search for springs in order to obtain water. Likewise, effort is needed to obtain milk and honey.

But in the Hereafter, Allah repeatedly describes:

"Gardens beneath which rivers flow."

This means that these rivers will be beneath the people of Paradise—in other words, under their command.

Allah will raise the believer to such an exalted rank that they will live in gardens where even water—which is both a mercy and a blessing from Allah—will be beneath them.

They will be so close to Allah.

This is the station of a person in Paradise.

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What is Qadar?

Allah says in the Qur'an:

Surah Al-Qamar, Ayah 49 (54:49)

اِنَّا كُلَّ شَىۡءٍ خَلَقۡنٰهُ بِقَدَرٍ‏ 

"Indeed, all things We created with predestination (Qadar)."

If we read this verse carefully, we find that the word Qadar, translated here as predestination, carries a depth of meaning. It can refer to destiny, preordainment, measure, balance, proportion, decree, and design.

At first glance, having so many meanings attached to a single word may seem confusing. Yet when we reflect upon them, they all point toward a single reality: Allah has created everything according to a fixed and precise order. Whether we call it destiny, measure, balance, or design, each meaning describes an aspect of the same reality established by Allah.

If we look at the world through the lens of science, we know that despite having advanced tools and mathematical formulas, we can never measure anything with absolute precision. At microscopic levels, there is always some degree of variation. This is why the concept of Qadar can be understood as representing Allah's Divine Measure—a perfect plan known completely to Him.

Why is this so?

Because for Allah, everything is absolute. Nothing surprises Him, and nothing escapes His knowledge. A thing can only move or change to the extent that Allah has allowed it to. This is why the Qur'an uses the word Qadar. Everything in the universe is in a state of continuous motion and change, yet that motion takes place within boundaries established by Allah.

Within those boundaries, creation possesses movement and choice. Sometimes that movement takes a unique direction that reflects free will. However, when a thing repeatedly moves beyond the limits set for it, destruction begins to appear.

A question then arises:

Does that destruction also fall under predestination?

To understand this question, let us reflect on examples from the Qur’an and science.

Example No. 1

The Qur'an mentions the story of Prophet Salih (A.S.). His people demanded a she-camel as a sign from Allah and declared that they would believe if such a sign appeared. Allah granted them the she-camel, but He also placed their test within it. Instead of respecting the sign, they killed the she-camel.

So the question is:

Did Allah write in their destiny that they would commit this act?

And even if someone were to claim that this happened solely because Allah willed it, then another question arises:

Why did Allah provide them with a path to repentance?

Why were they given three days to correct themselves?

Example No. 2

Imagine that you purchase a car with a maximum speed of 200.

Most of the time, you drive it at 100. You enjoy the ride and continue using it responsibly.

One day, however, you become interested in racing. You drive faster, enjoy the thrill, and win a race. Encouraged by the experience, you begin driving aggressively every day.

Gradually, the tires start wearing out. The engine begins showing signs of damage. Small problems emerge one after another. These issues serve as indications and warnings.

Yet you refuse to stop.

Eventually, the car becomes completely damaged and goes beyond repair.

In such a situation, can you blame the company for giving the car a speed range of 200?

And if that speed range existed, under what conditions was it meant to be used?

This example helps us understand why the concept of Qadar is so important.

Allah wants you to move, grow, act, and make choices. But He has also established limits within creation. Every action carries consequences built into the design of the universe. When a person remains within those limits, harmony is maintained. When a person repeatedly ignores the signs and goes beyond those limits, the consequences of those choices begin to appear.

Yet Allah, in His mercy, does not immediately abandon His servants. He gives signs, warnings, opportunities for reflection, and chances for repentance. The purpose of these signs is to help a person recognize where they are heading before greater consequences arrive.

In this way, Qadar is not just about destiny. It also points toward measure, balance, design, proportion, and the limits through which Allah governs His creation.

Why?

Because Allah is Al-Latif (ٱلْلَّطِيف)—“The Most Subtle, The Most Kind.”

It means He knows every tiny detail of your life, even the ones you can’t see… like things under a microscope level, hidden deep in places human eyes can never reach.

That’s the real depth behind the word Qadar.

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A question is often asked: what is Ilm al-Ladunni?

 (divinely granted knowledge)?

And how can it be attained?

Well, the Qur’an discusses this in detail in Surah Al-Kahf, verses 60 to 82, where a complete incident is described.

To properly understand it, we need to know the background of this story. This incident is explained in the tafsir of Tafsir Ibn Kathir.

Background

 Ubayy ibn Ka'b (RA)said that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: 

Once, Prophet Musa (AS) stood up to deliver a sermon to the Children of Israel (Bani Israel). He was asked, Who is the most learned person in the world?

He (Musa AS) replied, I am.

Because he did not attribute the knowledge to Allah, Allah disliked this statement. At that very moment, a revelation (Wahi) came: Yes, at the junction of the two seas (Majma-ul-Bahrayn), there is a servant of Ours who is more knowledgeable than you.'

Upon this, Prophet Musa (AS) asked, O my Lord, how can I reach him?

This text is a part of a famous Hadith (Sahih Bukhari) that describes the beginning of the journey of Prophet Musa (AS) to find Hazrat Khidr (AS).

Now the part in Quran:

Surah Al-Kahf (60–82):

Moses traveled with his young companion to reach the meeting point of the two seas. They lost their fish near a rock, but forgot about it and continued their journey. Later, when Moses asked for food, the companion remembered that the fish had taken its way into the sea. They returned to the place and found a servant of Allah who had been given mercy and special knowledge.

Moses asked to follow him and learn from him. The servant told Moses that he would not be able to remain patient and ordered him not to question anything until it was explained.

They boarded a ship, and the servant damaged it. Moses objected, but the servant reminded him of his warning. Then they met a boy, and the servant killed him. Moses again objected, and the servant repeated the warning. Later they came to a town whose people refused them hospitality. They found a wall about to collapse, and the servant repaired it. Moses suggested he could have taken payment for it.

The servant then said this was the end of their companionship and explained the events:

The ship belonged to poor people, and a king was taking every good ship by force, so he damaged it.

The boy’s parents were believers, and it was feared he would burden them with disbelief and transgression, so Allah intended to replace him with someone better.

The wall belonged to two orphan boys, and beneath it was a treasure for them. Their righteous father had left it, so Allah intended the treasure to remain protected until they matured.

The servant said he did not do these actions by his own command.

Now you have taken the whole sequence, but still you don’t understand what Ilm al-Ladunni is, right?

Let’s decode it:

This is my personal reflection on the story of Musa (A.S) and Khidr (A.S) in Surah Al-Kahf. It is an attempt to understand deeper secrets.

Let’s see what kind of personal reflection you build in your mind.

1.

Allah said in ayah 65 of Surah Al-Kahf that “We gave him knowledge from Us.”

What kind of knowledge does Allah have that humans do not?

Knowledge of the unseen (ghaib), right?

So Allah granted some drops of it to Hazrat Khizar (A.S).

2.

In ayah 68, Hazrat Khizar (A.S) demanded sabr from Hazrat Musa (A.S).

Here sabr does not only mean to wait, it also means trust.

And he warned that you cannot trust the process because you do not know.

But Musa (A.S) said in ayah 69: “You will find me patient (saabir).”

3.

In ayah 71, he made a hole in the boat, and in ayah 79 he revealed the secret:

the people were poor, and to protect them he damaged the boat because a king wanted to seize it.

 Deeper Secret:

If you had that kind of information, what would you feel instantly?

You would feel pity, and to show kindness you would tell them everything.

But Allah does not want you to reveal all information to them.

So what would you do?

Maybe the same that Hazrat Khizar (A.S) did.

So here comes the secret of the name of Allah, Ar-Rahim (The Especially Merciful).

He became a servant of Ar-Rahim and did his job secretly.

Why Ar-Rahim? Because it means The Especially Merciful,

and he showed a special kind of mercy by only making a hole in their boat.

4.

In ayah 74, he killed a boy, and in ayah 80 he revealed that the boy’s parents were believers,

and it was to protect them from becoming disbelievers.

Deeper Secret:

Parents love their children, and in that love they sometimes do things that are not acceptable in front of Allah.

So when he realized all that, he acted as a servant of Allah’s name Al-Qahhar (The Subduer) and killed the boy.

The trial of the parents still happened because the child died, and they had to do sabr.

And Allah wanted to give them another child because they were believers.

So in that moment, they successfully passed the trial.

And the child also passed, because he had not done anything yet,

so he went to Jannah because Allah liked his parents.

5.

In ayah 77, the wall was built, and the secret was revealed in ayah 82:

it belonged to two orphan boys, and beneath it was a treasure, and their father was righteous.

Deeper Secret:

Here comes the name Al-Wahhab (The Giver of Gifts).

Because it means The One who gives gifts,

and this treasure was a gift due to their father being righteous.

And Hazrat Khizar (A.S) did all of this as a reflection of these powers of Allah’s names,

as a true servant should do.

Final Reflection:

 Ilm al-Ladunni is not just a single thing that a person can attain on their own. Even Musa A.S received revelation, yet he still did not possess the specific perspective that Khidr A.S had — which is why he asked for the reasons behind his actions.

This knowledge can reach a person in different ways. Revelation (wahy) is specifically for prophets, in which an angel acts as the messenger. Apart from that, an ordinary person may experience it through inspiration (ilham), spiritual unveiling (kashf), or true dreams. However, one must also know how to recognize and judge these experiences, because they can sometimes be satanic deception as well.

“If you still wish to attain all of this, Musa (A.S) already showed the way: It demands trials and tests.

first you must have sabr — you must trust the process, even when you don’t understand it. But don't forget the satanic traps.

And Allah never repeats things in the same way;

He always repeats them in a new way.

So your trial will be different.

You cannot learn it.

you can only receive it by surrendering yourself to Allah.

And when this state arrives, neither dreams nor signs are required anymore, because it originates deep within the heart.

A secret tip:

 If you truly desire this, become a servant of Al-Adl. Begin with self-reflection, for unless it is rooted within you, it cannot be reflected in your actions.

And if it does not reflect in your actions, you cannot receive it.

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      Being Muslim, we all have read the Qur’an. We notice that every Surah and its verses carry a beautiful rhythm and powerful expression—almost like perfect poetry that conveys deep meaning.

We have heard that when Prophet Muhammad ﷺ appeared as a Prophet in Arabia, poetry was highly valued. Arabs took great pride in their language and poetic skills.

Then Allah revealed the Qur’an through the Prophet ﷺ—words that Arabs had never heard before. They understood the language, yet they had never seen such a perfect composition.

That is why some of them said (نعوذ بالله):

“He is a magician”

“He is a (poet)”

“He is Enchanted”

Because Prophet Muhammad did not receive any formal education, people were amazed that a person who could not read or write was speaking such profound words. This became a clear proof that he is the Prophet of Allah.

Some people tried to investigate where this poetry came from. Others claimed:

 “We can produce something like this.”

Then the Qur’an gave an open challenge 

Surah Al-Baqarah (2:23)

وَإِن كُنتُمْ فِي رَيْبٍ مِّمَّا نَزَّلْنَا عَلَىٰ عَبْدِنَا فَأْتُوا بِسُورَةٍ مِّن مِّثْلِهِ وَادْعُوا شُهَدَاءَكُم مِّن دُونِ اللَّهِ إِن كُنتُمْ صَادِقِينَ

“And if you are in doubt about what We have sent down upon Our servant, then produce a surah like it and call your witnesses besides Allah, if you are truthful.”

Similar challenge in other surahs 

Surah Yunus (10:38)

 Surah Hud (11:13)

Surah At-Tur (52:34)

This was not just about writing—it was about matching its truth, depth, and impact.

For understanding this challenge first we need to decode:

 What is Poetry?

Writers and experts often define poetry as:

 An expression where words are arranged beautifully in a small form to convey deep meaning and

secret code words

When someone reads poetry:

They relate to it

They feel understood

They find answers within it

They feel peace

That is why people share poetry—it reflects their inner feelings.

 Now Coming to the Qur’an

The Qur’an is the Book of Allah, and there is no doubt in it.

What does the Qur’an do?

 It talks to you

You read it and feel: “This is about me”

It is a complete book, and within it there is something for every human being.

Allah made it a book of guidance until the Day of Judgment.

 I repeat: Guidance (نصیحت)

Why Guidance Sometimes Feels Hard

Advice (نصیحت) can feel uncomfortable.

Why?

Because when a person sees a reflection of themselves they don’t want to face, they escape toward comfort instead of truth.

Allah's take about on Poets

Surah Ash-Shu'ara (26:224–226)

Arabic:

وَالشُّعَرَاءُ يَتَّبِعُهُمُ الْغَاوُونَ

أَلَمْ تَرَ أَنَّهُمْ فِي كُلِّ وَادٍ يَهِيمُونَ

وَأَنَّهُمْ يَقُولُونَ مَا لَا يَفْعَلُونَ

“And the poets are followed by those who go astray.

Do you not see that they wander in every valley?

And that they say what they do not do?”

 Why Allah criticized poets?

They speak on every topic

They exaggerate

They often lack truth

They create things that don’t exist

But There is an Exception

Surah Ash-Shu‘arā’ (26:227)

إِلَّا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ وَذَكَرُوا اللَّهَ كَثِيرًا وَانتَصَرُوا مِن بَعْدِ مَا ظُلِمُوا ۗ وَسَيَعْلَمُ الَّذِينَ ظَلَمُوا أَيَّ مُنقَلَبٍ يَنقَلِبُونَ

“Except those who believe, do righteous deeds, remember Allah كثيرا (abundantly), and defend themselves after they have been wronged (ظلم). And those who ظلم will soon know to what return they will return.”

 So not all poets are wrong—only those who mislead.

 Why Do People Get Misguided?

Intention (Niyyah)

Your intention decides:

Whether you seek truth

Or arguments

Or comfort

Or personal benefit

If someone reads the Qur’an:

To attack specific person and find a lead to protect their argument→ they may misinterpret

To seek guidance → they will be guided

Understanding the Qur’an

Many people say:

“First learn Arabic, then read the Qur’an.”

Yes, Arabic is the original and most powerful form.

But:

The Qur’an is guidance for all humanity

Translation in your language is enough for guidance

If your intention is sincere, Allah will guide you

Even hearing it in your own language can change you.

And when you begin to change, even learning a language will start to feel enjoyable, and your interest will grow. First, listen and understand what is being discussed, then move toward the meaning behind those words.

Scientific Signs

   1. Expanding Universe: "And the heaven We constructed with strength, and indeed, We are [its] expander" (Surah Adh-Dhariyat 51:47).

   2. The Big Bang: "Have those who disbelieved not considered that the heavens and the earth were a joined entity, and We separated them?" (Surah Al-Anbiya 21:30).

   3. Origin of Life: "We made from water every living thing. Then will they not believe?" (Surah Al-Anbiya 21:30).

   4. Iron's Origin: "And We sent down iron, in which is great military might and benefits for the people" (Surah Al-Hadid 57:25).

   5. Mountains as Stakes: "Have We not made the earth a resting place? And the mountains as stakes?" (Surah An-Naba 78:6-7).

 These are not just words—they are truths that were confirmed later.

Deep Insight

The challenge of the Qur’an was not just to:

Write something similar

But to:

Match its truth

Prove it

Sustain its meaning

 That is why no one could meet the challenge.

Final Reflection

No human can ever gain complete knowledge.

Allah gives each person only what they are meant to receive.

 So:

Keep your intention pure

Read or listen to the Qur’an

 It truly speaks to you

Because Allah said in Quran 

Surah Al-Anbiya 21:10

لَقَدْ أَنْزَلْنَا إِلَيْكُمْ كِتَابًا فِيهِ ذِكْرُكُمْ ۖ أَفَلَا تَعْقِلُونَ

“Indeed, We have sent down to you a Book in which is your reminder and honor. Will you not then use reason?”