LessonsDivine Guidance and Misguidance, and the Debate over What Is BestQuiz

Iḍlāl
Leading someone into error or inducing misguidance.

Misguidance may be attributed to Satan because he tempts, suggests falsehood, and makes evil appear attractive. This attribution concerns inducement and invitation, not independent creation of the universe's events by Satan.

The same distinction explains cases in which misguidance is attributed to idols as occasions or objects of error. Being an instrument of misguidance and possessing independent creative power are different claims. The servant still exercises choice, so referring to temptation does not cancel human moral responsibility.

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Why misguidance is attributed to Satan

Divine Guidance and Misguidance, and the Debate over What Is Best

Iḍlāl
Leading someone into error or inducing misguidance.

Misguidance may be attributed to Satan because he tempts, suggests falsehood, and makes evil appear attractive. This attribution concerns inducement and invitation, not independent creation of the universe's events by Satan.

The same distinction explains cases in which misguidance is attributed to idols as occasions or objects of error. Being an instrument of misguidance and possessing independent creative power are different claims. The servant still exercises choice, so referring to temptation does not cancel human moral responsibility.