Piety Overcomes Satan

As the Lord of the universe has said: “Surely, those who guard (against evil), when a visitation from Satan afflicts them, they become mindful, then lo! They see.” [1]

Therefore, Satan’s visitation, scheme and temptations will not affect the pious, for the latter have found their right way and are safe from moral, social, political, ideological and family deviations.

12) God Is With The Pious

God has said: “Surely, Allah is with those who guard (against evil) and those who do good (to others).” [2]

The same verse is seen in Imam Ali’s last will and testament after the Imam (AS) salutes the angels.

13) Piety And Invisible Assistance

The Lord of the universe has said: “Yea, if you remain patient and are on your guard, and they (enemy) come upon you in a headlong manner, your Lord will assist you with five thousand of distinctly marked angels.” [3]

In Kashf al-Ghummah, we read: “On the day (battle) of Badr, most of the unbelievers were killed by Imam Ali (AS), some by the companions and some others by the angels.” [4]  

Abu Khadijah has been reported as saying: “One day, I went to Abul-Hassan Musa ibn Ja’far (al-Kadhim) (AS) who said to me: “Truly, God Almighty supports the believer with Gabriel. He will summon the believer to His presence any time he does good and exercises piety and becomes absent from him whenever he commits a sin or he transgresses.” [1]