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=== 64 Satan’s influence on humankind ===
{{Quotation| and incite whoever you can of them with your voice, mobilize against them all your cavalry and infantry, share with them their wealth and children, and make them promises.” But Satan promises them nothing but delusion.}}

This verse explains different methods Satan uses to corrupt souls—while making it clear that his power is only over those who choose to follow him. Satan influences humankind in how they earn and spend money, and in how they even conceive—their children. Some scholars also suggest it may imply that Satan has a share in corrupting human offspring, spiritually or morally. Thus, “participation” means spiritual or moral corruption. This can occur when children are fed with wealth earned through haram (unlawful) means—such as stolen goods or resources unjustly taken from others, including exploited people or nations.