Moreover, Satan is accursed and outcast, as the Most High says:

“They call upon none but a rebellious Satan {117}, whom Allah has cursed.” [al-Nisā’ 117–118]

He, glorified and exalted, has also told us that the devils are pelted with shooting stars to prevent them from eavesdropping on the angels. The Most High says:

“We have adorned the lowest heaven with the beauty of the stars {6} and guarded it against every rebellious devil {7}. They cannot listen to the highest assembly and are pelted from every side {8}, driven away; and theirs is an unceasing punishment {9}—except one who snatches a hearing, only to be pursued by a piercing flame {10}.” [al-Sāffāt 6–10]

Allah has commanded His servants to seek refuge from Satan. He said to their chief in heaven:

“Get out of it, disgraced and banished! Whoever among them follows you—I will surely fill Hell with all of you {18}.” [al-A‘rāf 18]

The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said to one of Allah’s servants, ‘Umar ibn al-Khattāb: “Whenever Satan sees you taking a path, he takes a path other than yours.” Allah has also told us in His Book of Satan’s flight from