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Always be on guard against Iblis
Iblis approaches us while concealing his enmity towards us ' just as he deceived our forefathers, Adam (AS) and Hawwa (AS), by claiming to be their well'wisher: 'And he swore to them, ‗Indeed, I am to you from among the sincere advisors.‘' (7:21) Hence, we must always be on our guard against the treacherous whispers of Iblis, and strive against him with all our faith, conscience, and will power, while beseeching Allah for aid against his deceptive ploys. Allah has informed us that Iblis’s traps are ineffective when countered with firm resolve: 'Indeed, there is for him [Iblis] no authority over those who have believed and rely upon their Lord.' (16:99)