The Shaytan’s belief in the oneness of lordship and the exaltation of Allah
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Question:
Then he says, may Allah keep you safe: Does this statement imply that Shaytan believes in the exaltation of Allah, or can it be taken from this statement that Shaytan believes in the exaltation of Allah?
Answer:
There is no doubt that Shaytan believes in the oneness of lordship. He said, “My Lord, my Lord, by what You have led me astray.” He acknowledges that Allah is his Lord; he acknowledges the oneness of lordship. Yes. And he swore by His Majesty, saying, “By Your Majesty.” He swore by the Majesty of Allah, so he believes in the oneness of lordship. Yes.
Then he says, may Allah keep you safe: Does this statement imply that Shaytan believes in the exaltation of Allah, or can it be taken from this statement that Shaytan believes in the exaltation of Allah?
Answer:
There is no doubt that Shaytan believes in the oneness of lordship. He said, “My Lord, my Lord, by what You have led me astray.” He acknowledges that Allah is his Lord; he acknowledges the oneness of lordship. Yes. And he swore by His Majesty, saying, “By Your Majesty.” He swore by the Majesty of Allah, so he believes in the oneness of lordship. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 28 من 86 /شرح كتاب إغاثة اللهفان في مصائد الشيطان/تشكيك في الآخرة/صالح الفوزان/العقيدة/كبار العلماء — youtube.com (52:52)
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