In this episode, I explore one of the most sobering and thought-provoking exercises I’ve done using ChatGPT: asking it to simulate the strategies the devil might use to distance people from God—without them ever realizing it. What unfolded was a deeply insightful list of ten tactics that, when compared with teachings from the Qur’an and Hadith, align uncannily with spiritual warnings that have stood the test of time.
We dive into each strategy, from distraction and materialism to pride, negativity, and shallow spirituality. I unpack how these methods subtly infiltrate our modern lives and draw on Islamic teachings to provide context, clarity, and resistance. The episode isn’t just a critique of the times—it’s a call to awaken, to reconnect with our faith authentically, and to remember the path laid out by the Prophet ﷺ and the Qur’an. I reflect on how we can arm ourselves with remembrance, humility, and sincerity in a world increasingly engineered for spiritual forgetfulness.
This isn’t about fear—it’s about awareness. We are in a spiritual battle, and understanding the enemy is the first step toward victory. Join me as we uncover these strategies and discuss how we can return to the straight path with renewed purpose and insight.
Chapters
00:00 | The Devil’s Greatest Trick
Exploring how disbelief in Satan enables his unseen influence in the world.
03:00 | ChatGPT’s 10 Satanic Strategies
ChatGPT outlines subtle tactics to distance humanity from God.
06:05 | Distraction and Busyness
How constant activity and media prevent spiritual reflection.
07:50 | Materialism and Consumerism
The endless chase for possessions and status distracts from inner fulfillment.
09:30 | Weakening Relationships
Individualism and disconnection erode our spiritual support systems.
11:20 | Cultivating Pride
How ego and arrogance blind us to our faults and halt spiritual growth.
13:00 | Negativity and Cynicism
Hopelessness and despair undermine trust and virtue.
15:00 | Distorting Faith
Diluting religious teachings breeds confusion and disillusionment.
16:40 | Silence and Reflection Lost
Modern noise drowns out the soul’s connection to the Divine.
18:10 | Normalizing Sin
Moral relativism blurs right and wrong, weakening conscience.
20:00 | Shallow Spirituality
Rituals without sincerity replace genuine faith.
22:00 | Fear and Anxiety as Control
Media-fueled fear traps us in survival mode, away from God.
24:00 | The Call to Awaken
True faith requires inner transformation and following the rightly guided.
2 Responses
I asked ChatGPT “Argue in favor of the hypothesis that Islam is the last refuge of authentic tradition and there is a battle between two systems, the divine system of God and the System of Satan.”
1. The Two Systems: The Divine and the Satanic
The cosmic struggle between truth and falsehood, between light and darkness, is central to Islamic eschatology and metaphysics. This battle is not just moral or political—it is ontological and spiritual.
The Divine System (Nizam Rabbani) reflects:
* Tawhid (Divine Unity)
* Justice (adl)
* Sacred law (Shari‘ah)
* Submission to God (Islam)
* Mercy, compassion, and balance
* Hierarchical order rooted in the Absolute
The System of Satan (Nizam Iblis) manifests through:
* Fragmentation, relativism, and nihilism
* Rebellion against the sacred
* Promoting individualism, egoism, and desire as gods
* Replacing vertical transcendence with horizontal materialism
* Technocracy and control under the guise of freedom
Islam teaches that Satan’s goal is to lead humans away from God, to corrupt the fitrah (primordial nature) embedded in each soul:
“Indeed, Satan is an enemy to you; so take him as an enemy. He only invites his party to be among the companions of the Blaze.”
— Qur’an 35:6
From this perspective, the modern world—with its unmoored liberal ideologies, artificial technologies, commodification of the sacred, and rejection of transcendence—is seen as the triumph of the satanic system.
2. The Eschatological Dimension
Islamic tradition views history as teleological, moving toward the End Times (Akhir az-Zaman), when the forces of truth and falsehood will come into stark conflict. The emergence of the Dajjal (Antichrist figure), the return of Jesus (‘Isa), and the eventual triumph of divine order through the Mahdi represent the climactic phase of this battle.
In this light, Islam is not just a religion but the ark of salvation in the flood of nihilism. It is the last bastion of sacred order before the final confrontation:
“The Hour will not come until Islam returns to being a stranger as it began.”
— Hadith (Sahih Muslim)
This estrangement implies that the world will grow increasingly hostile to divine order. Yet it also signifies that Islam will preserve the final flame of tradition against overwhelming darkness.
3. The Role of the Believer
The believer becomes a warrior of light, standing between two worlds—upholding divine values in a world that celebrates their inversion. The Prophet Muhammad said:
“There will come a time when holding onto your religion will be like holding onto hot coals.”
— Hadith (Tirmidhi)
This is not mere moralism—it is metaphysical resistance. The Muslim becomes the guardian of the last link between heaven and earth, the upholder of the covenant, the standard-bearer of La ilaha ill’Allah (There is no god but God) against the rising tide of La ilaha illa Nafs (There is no god but the self).
Conclusion
From this traditionalist perspective, Islam is the final outpost of sacred order in a disintegrating world. The divine system is the architecture of reality as intended by the Creator, while the satanic system is the anti-structure of illusion, inversion, and rebellion. The conflict between the two defines our age—both inwardly, in the soul, and outwardly, in civilization. Thus, to argue that Islam is the last refuge of authentic tradition is not merely a theological stance—it is a metaphysical and eschatological affirmation rooted in the conviction that divine truth must be preserved until the final hour.
Brilliant. May Allah awaken the believers, reconnect our hearts with His Divine Presence, and hasten the arrival of safety and salvation through His chosen servants and messengers. Thank you for sharing, brother Mark.