The Story of the Devil

Question: Why did the Devil refuse to prostrate to Adam?

Answer:

Wa alaykum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,

Dear questioner,

Thank you for your important question.

The Devil refused to prostrate to Adam because he was too proud to submit to him and too stuck up to acknowledge that Adam was destined for something greater than him.

Stubborn refusal is also the reason why a disbeliever (kafir) does disbelief (kufr).

We learn from this that pride and egocentric logic are at the core of many, if not most, of the sins that we commit. May Allah forgive us.

I pray this helps.

[Ustadh] Farid

Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Ustadh Farid Dingle has completed extensive years of study in the sciences of the Arabic language and the various Islamic Sciences. During his studies, he also earned a CIFE Certificate in Islamic Finance. Over the years he has developed a masterful ability to craft lessons that help non-Arabic speakers gain a deep understanding of the language. He currently teaches courses in the Arabic Language