Why we should not follow Satan?
Introduction Satan (Shaytan) is the sworn enemy of humanity. Allah warns us repeatedly in the Quran to avoid his deception and not to follow his footsteps. Understanding why we should not follow Satan, why he does not teach good despite knowing it, and his self-destructive nature can provide deep insights into our faith and purpose in life. 1. Why We Should Not Follow Satan? Allah commands us not to follow Satan because he is an open enemy to mankind. He seeks to misguide people, leading them away from the path of righteousness and into sin. Quranic References: Surah Al-Baqarah (2:168-169): "O mankind, eat from whatever is on earth [that is] lawful and good and do not follow the footsteps of Satan. Indeed, he is to you a clear enemy. He only orders you to evil and immorality and to say about Allah what you do not know." Surah Al-A’raf (7:16-17): "[Iblis] said: 'Because You have put me in error, I will surely sit in wait for them on Your straight path. Then I w...