Introducing Islam a Simple Introduction to Islam
Angelic or Satanic
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ANGELIC OR SATANIC
God’s faithful servants act on angelic promptings,
while the rebellious take their cue from the devil.
The source of people’s guidance is clear from their
actions and speech.
Those who live in the company of angels are
humble in times of disagreement and quick to bow
to the truth. They show by their actions that they
have been guided on to the path of the angels, for
angels are never proud; they show no hesitation in
bowing to the truth.
The devil’s way is very different. Those who follow
it are cruel and vindictive in times of disagreement.
They are haughty in their dealings with others.
They are following in the devil’s footsteps.
Arrogance and self-assertiveness are attributes of
the devil: the Quran has made this clear.
Ignorance of death and of the resurrection of man
gives people the courage to indulge in injustice and
contumacy in this world. If people knew what was
coming to them they would stop dead, in fear; their
tongues would freeze into silence. They would not
