Among Thousand Journeys

The prerogative of Satan

“Then all temptation and seduction will not be able to face people whose hearts and souls are clean. To take his revenge, he pleaded with God to have his death postponed to the end of the world:

“Yes my Lord, (then) then give me respite until the day (man) is resurrected.” (Al - Hijr 36/Shod 79).

God granted Satan's request with His word:

“Verily you belong to the suspended group (his day). Until the time that has been understood (i.e., doomsday).” QS. Shod 80– 81. Thus, Satan and all his people will not die and continue to bear children until the end of the world, and continuously tirelessly will seduce and seduce the people of Adam.

Do not suppose that the devil is a bad creation of God, long ago, thousands of years long before man was created. After Lauhful Mahfudz, earth, sky, heaven, hell were created. A time when angels and demons coexist, in peace. The devil was part of the angels. His face was very handsome, his wings were black, his temper was excellent, intelligent, diligent, courteous, also very obedient to God. Always worship with sincerity, because the obedience of Satan became a favorite creature of God at that time. Not only God, but the Angels of Earth, Heaven, and Arsh were very affectionate and respectful. The devil is very clever, with his cleverness it does not make himself arrogant, and he remains diligent in studying in the Library of Heaven. All angels know that not just any Angels are allowed to read the Lauhful Mahfudz, the Devil once had such special permission.

In one book it is mentioned, because of his various privileges, God and the angels gave him Laqob (nickname, call

honor) up to seven names namely, “Al-Abid”, “Az-Zahid”, “Al-Arif billah”, “Al-Wali” , “At-Taqin”, “Al-Khodim”, “Al-Wira’i” (Ikhlas). The Angel in the First Sky prefers to call him by the name “Al-Abid”, which means Servant of God. Although all beings are basically Abid (Hamba Allah), but at that time only Satan who bears the title “Al-Abid”, the most trusted servant of God

the Angel in the Second Sky called him “Al-Zahid”, the most Zuhud-bTime being has proved, for 80,000 years since the creation of Satan with the angels constantly thowaf in Jerusalem, the Holy Father, Ka’bah that is in the sky. After that, for 40,000 years the Devil served as the Leader of Angels in Heaven. Then Satan resigned from his position and became Counselor for 20,000 years. Satan has also been worshipping with the Arsh Angels for 100,000 years, when we know that only high angels can ascend to the Arsh of God.

So faithful and trusting of Satan to God, nothing can make him betray God. There is nothing he worships but Allah. Nothing can replace God in his heart. Until Adam was created, all the angels protested to God. “O Lord, why did You create a creature that will only result in bloodshed on earth?”. Satan with his wisdom and obedience is silent. God replied, “I know better, and You don't know.” The angels finally realized their mistake and apologized. God created Adam from the ground and blew His Spirit so that the land might live. Then God commanded his angels to bow down to Adam (not bowing down to worship but bowing down in honor). The angels obeyed and bowed to Adam. Only one angel refused to bow down to Adam, the Devil. The black-winged angel remained standing, his heart in turmoil. With his obedience and loyalty, he wanted to keep his heart that there was no God but Allah, There was nothing worthy of worship except Allah, There was nothing worthy of respect other than Allah, because it is basically a creation of God. If he should acknowledge the greatness of God for creating a creature as great as Adam, then it is Allah who is worthy of worship, not Adam.

His heart wants to rebel, “wai my beloved, My lord, so strong are you telling me to worship to my fellow creatures?!”. Seeing this, God asked Satan,

“Why do you not bow down, O Satan, Are you not usually my most obedient being. You don't usually ignore my orders. What makes you quiet?” With full humility and reverence, Satan replied “You created me from Fire and Adam from the ground, ” that is, we are both Your creatures, O God. Forgive me, O God, in my heart there is no one worthy of worship but You, O God. How can God glorify the Adam that was just made of us who have been obedient for so long? (Personally, where is the office, a former president who wants to serve himself to a “bokah wingi afternoons”? It is only natural that Satan would not bow down to Adam.)

The devil in his heart asked, O God, is it wrong for me to be jealous of Adam because you love Adam more. Satan knows that man is not a strong creature. Humans are extremely weak creatures in the eyes of the Devil. The devil also felt that a creature as weak as Adam did not deserve to be respected or have such honor. It is not wrong for Satan to answer that, because of his closeness to God. While the angels could only fall silent, they were shocked to see that. Only this time was Satan so obedient that he dared to oppose God. Well, although not completely against it. Just one command. However, it seems that it is enough to anger God. In a wise manner, God commanded Satan to return to his original place of Hell. Revoke all the honor and prerogatives of Satan. Seeing that, the angels simultaneously pleaded for mercy for Satan. However, Satan patiently and patiently accepted God's decision. His curiosity in man made him dare to ask God for permission to tempt man, because everything he does is always with permission from God.

O Adam let us prove, are you really worthy of my respect Is it true that you are worthy to be privileged by Allah? God also understood Satan's curiosity and allowed Satan to test Adam and his descendants. For Satan knows that God has the qualities of Ar-Rahman and Ar-Rahim. Satan also knows that Allah is Most Just. Only God knows all the truth. And the Devil remains

to defend the truth that he believed.