Authored by: Dr. Raza Abdullah Pasha (Hafizahullah)
إِنَّمَا ذَٰلِكُمُ الشَّيْطَانُ يُخَوِّفُ أَوْلِيَاءَهُ فَلَا تَخَافُوهُمْ وَخَافُونِ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ
"Indeed, it is Satan who frightens you through his allies. So do not fear them, but fear Me, if you are [true] believers." (Surah Aal-e-Imran: 175)
فَلَا تَخَافُوهُمْ وَخَافُونِ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ —
Therefore, Allah commands believers not to fear them but to fear Him alone. When Satan tries to entice you by beautifying something harmful or causing doubt, place your trust in Allah. Seek His refuge, as He alone is sufficient for your protection and will assist you against them.
This verse reinforces the importance of maintaining firm faith, seeking Allah’s protection, and disregarding the intimidation tactics of Satan and his followers.
Response:
Yes, Satan does have allies.Evidence from the Quran:
Allah Almighty states:إِنَّمَا ذَٰلِكُمُ الشَّيْطَانُ يُخَوِّفُ أَوْلِيَاءَهُ فَلَا تَخَافُوهُمْ وَخَافُونِ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ
"Indeed, it is Satan who frightens you through his allies. So do not fear them, but fear Me, if you are [true] believers." (Surah Aal-e-Imran: 175)
Explanation:
This verse highlights that Satan instills fear in believers by making them afraid of his allies. He plants the illusion that they are powerful and dangerous.فَلَا تَخَافُوهُمْ وَخَافُونِ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ —
Therefore, Allah commands believers not to fear them but to fear Him alone. When Satan tries to entice you by beautifying something harmful or causing doubt, place your trust in Allah. Seek His refuge, as He alone is sufficient for your protection and will assist you against them.
This verse reinforces the importance of maintaining firm faith, seeking Allah’s protection, and disregarding the intimidation tactics of Satan and his followers.