❀ Do Human Beings Also Include Devils? ❀
✍ Compiled by: Dr. Raza Abdullah Pasha حفظه الله
Are there devils among human beings as well?
Allah Almighty says:
"مِنَ الْجِنَّةِ وَالنَّاسِ ﴿٦﴾"
[Sūrat al-Nās: 6]
“From among the jinn and mankind.”
It is narrated from Abū Salām that Ḥudhayfah ibn al-Yamān رضي الله عنه said:
"يا رسول الله إنا كنا بشر فجاء الله بخير، فنحن فيه فهل من وراء هذا الخير ؟ قال: نعم ... قلت: فهل وراء ذلك الخير شر ؟ قال: نعم ... قلت: كيف؟ قال: يكون بعدي أئمة لا يهتدون بهداي، ولا يستنون بسنتي، وسيقوم فيهم رجال، قلوبهم قلوب الشياطين فى جثمان إنس ..."
[Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, Hadith No. 3435]
“O Messenger of Allah! We were once in ignorance and evil, then Allah brought us goodness. Are we to expect evil after this good?” He ﷺ replied: “Yes.” I asked: “Will there be good after that evil?” He replied: “Yes.” I asked: “Will there be evil after that good?” He replied: “Yes.” I asked: “How?” He said: “There will be leaders who do not follow my guidance and do not act upon my Sunnah. Among them will be men with the hearts of devils in the bodies of human beings.” I asked: “What should I do if I live to see that time?” He said: “Listen and obey the leader, even if he strikes your back and takes your wealth. Still, hear and obey.”
This Hadith clearly affirms that although these individuals will have human bodies, their hearts will resemble those of devils. This proves that devils can also exist among humans.
Allah also says:
"وَإِنَّ الشَّيَاطِينَ لَيُوحُونَ إِلَىٰ أَوْلِيَائِهِمْ لِيُجَادِلُوكُمْ ۖ"
[Al-An‘ām: 121]
“Indeed, the devils inspire their allies among men to argue with you.”
Among humans, there are evil companions who:
✘ Weaken one’s conviction in the truth.
✘ Whisper and promote disobedience by saying:
– “Just look at these beautiful girls.”
– “Open the internet and enjoy.”
– “Engage in interest-based business to increase your wealth.”
Such individuals are even worse than the jinn devils, because they openly and persistently invite others to sin.
① Devils exist among both jinn and humans, as stated in the Qur’an.
② Some human leaders will have satanic hearts, misleading others under the guise of authority.
③ Satanic whisperings are not limited to jinn; they are often propagated by human allies of the devils.
④ Evil human influencers may lead others to sin more forcefully than jinn.
⑤ Obedience to leadership is required even in challenging times, as long as it does not involve disobedience to Allah.
✍ Compiled by: Dr. Raza Abdullah Pasha حفظه الله
❖ Question:
Are there devils among human beings as well?
❖ Answer:
Allah Almighty says:
"مِنَ الْجِنَّةِ وَالنَّاسِ ﴿٦﴾"
[Sūrat al-Nās: 6]
“From among the jinn and mankind.”
It is narrated from Abū Salām that Ḥudhayfah ibn al-Yamān رضي الله عنه said:
"يا رسول الله إنا كنا بشر فجاء الله بخير، فنحن فيه فهل من وراء هذا الخير ؟ قال: نعم ... قلت: فهل وراء ذلك الخير شر ؟ قال: نعم ... قلت: كيف؟ قال: يكون بعدي أئمة لا يهتدون بهداي، ولا يستنون بسنتي، وسيقوم فيهم رجال، قلوبهم قلوب الشياطين فى جثمان إنس ..."
[Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, Hadith No. 3435]
“O Messenger of Allah! We were once in ignorance and evil, then Allah brought us goodness. Are we to expect evil after this good?” He ﷺ replied: “Yes.” I asked: “Will there be good after that evil?” He replied: “Yes.” I asked: “Will there be evil after that good?” He replied: “Yes.” I asked: “How?” He said: “There will be leaders who do not follow my guidance and do not act upon my Sunnah. Among them will be men with the hearts of devils in the bodies of human beings.” I asked: “What should I do if I live to see that time?” He said: “Listen and obey the leader, even if he strikes your back and takes your wealth. Still, hear and obey.”
This Hadith clearly affirms that although these individuals will have human bodies, their hearts will resemble those of devils. This proves that devils can also exist among humans.
Allah also says:
"وَإِنَّ الشَّيَاطِينَ لَيُوحُونَ إِلَىٰ أَوْلِيَائِهِمْ لِيُجَادِلُوكُمْ ۖ"
[Al-An‘ām: 121]
“Indeed, the devils inspire their allies among men to argue with you.”
Among humans, there are evil companions who:
✘ Weaken one’s conviction in the truth.
✘ Whisper and promote disobedience by saying:
– “Just look at these beautiful girls.”
– “Open the internet and enjoy.”
– “Engage in interest-based business to increase your wealth.”
Such individuals are even worse than the jinn devils, because they openly and persistently invite others to sin.
✔ Key Points:
① Devils exist among both jinn and humans, as stated in the Qur’an.
② Some human leaders will have satanic hearts, misleading others under the guise of authority.
③ Satanic whisperings are not limited to jinn; they are often propagated by human allies of the devils.
④ Evil human influencers may lead others to sin more forcefully than jinn.
⑤ Obedience to leadership is required even in challenging times, as long as it does not involve disobedience to Allah.
