Epstein Island:
Stripping Them of Their Clothing – A Timeless
Satanic Method of Exploiting Humanity
When God Almighty said in Surah Al-A'raf, "He (the devil) stripped them of their clothing to expose their bads," He was not merely describing a historical event, but rather presenting a comprehensive model for understanding Satan's methods of dealing with humanity throughout the ages. This model is manifested today in its clearest form in scandals of organized exploitation, such as the Jeffrey Epstein case.
In our modern world, the pattern of exploiting influence and power by individuals who abuse their positions to achieve personal gain, whether material or moral, at the expense of others, is recurring. This exemplifies the human weaknesses addressed by the Holy Quran, which repeatedly mentions wealth, influence, and power as vulnerabilities through which Satan infiltrates the human soul. Jeffrey Epstein is one such example, who exploited his influence and wealth in unethical practices, making him a symbol of corruption and exploitation. However, God Almighty, in His Holy Book, warns His servants against the cunning of Satan, who promises his followers deceit and trickery, leading them astray and making falsehood appear appealing.
The lives of some abusers of power serve as examples of deviance. Jeffrey Epstein, obsessed with power and influence, exploited his connections and wealth to lure and exploit vulnerable individuals, committing heinous crimes. This reflects a form of moral depravity, manifested in exploiting people to achieve personal gain and satisfy his diabolical desires through corrupt means, relying on influence and money. This type of behavior reminds us of those who follow Satan's path, who promises them deceit and trickery, leading them astray from the truth. Epstein's crimes were multifaceted; without the involvement of others, he would not have been able to commit them. He was merely one element in a larger scheme where roles were distributed among the rest of the criminal gang. These people must not escape accountability, and they will certainly face a severe and detailed reckoning on the Day of Judgment, as Allah Almighty says: “And the record [of deeds] will be placed [open], and you will see the criminals fearful of that within it, and they will say, ‘Oh, woe to us! What is this record that leaves nothing small or great unrecorded?’ And they will find what they did present [before them]. And your Lord does not wrong anyone.” (18:49) The word “recorded” indicates the precision of this, as Allah Almighty says: “This is Our record which speaks against you with truth. Indeed, We were We will record what you used to do. (45:29) This means that the deeds of every person, no matter who they are, will be recorded, even if they are as small as an atom, and cumulatively, in the clear record, with sound and actual image: And those who disbelieve say, "The Hour will not come upon us." Say, "Yes, by my Lord, it will surely come upon you. [He is] the Knower of the unseen. Not an atom's weight or less than that or greater escapes Him in the heavens or on the earth, but it is in a clear record." (34:3)
The Holy Quran warns against the deception of Satan. The danger of Satan to humankind is demonstrated in several verses, including: “And I will surely mislead them, and I will surely entice them with false hopes, and I will surely command them to slit the ears of cattle (here the Quran say something maybe related to genetic manipulation), and I will surely command them to alter the creation of God. And whoever takes Satan as an ally instead of God has certainly suffered a clear loss.” (An-Nisa: 119) This verse reflects how Satan promises his followers deception and misguidance, and how whoever takes Satan as an ally suffers a clear loss and goes astray. God Almighty says: “And if an evil suggestion comes to you from Satan, then seek refuge in God.” Indeed, He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing (An-Nisa: 106). And He said: And thus We have made for every prophet an enemy - devils from mankind and jinn (Al-An'am: 112). There are two types of devils, and the devils among mankind are mentioned before the jinn because of the greater danger they pose.
These verses confirm that Satan is an enemy of humankind, working to mislead them, and he is constantly cunning and deceiving.
The Quran explains how Satan beautifies falsehood and promises people false hope. God Almighty says: "And I will surely mislead them, and I will surely entice them with false hopes, and I will surely command them to cut off the ears of cattle..." (Al-An'am: 112). This means that Satan beautifies sin and corruption for humankind, promising them false hope, which leads them astray. Deception and loss: Whoever follows Satan's trickery loses both this world and the Hereafter.
The Quran clarifies that whoever chooses to be an ally of Satan is in manifest loss, as Allah Almighty says: "And whoever takes Satan as an ally instead of Allah has certainly suffered a manifest loss" (An-Nisa: 119). "Manifest" means very clear and unambiguous.
In a hadith, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Satan flows through the veins of the son of Adam like blood" (Agreed upon). This means that Satan's trickery is profound and dangerous, permeating human life, and one must be wary of his whispers and deceptions.
Allah Almighty says in Surah Al-A'raf: "O Children of Adam, let not Satan tempt you as he tempted you..." “He expelled your parents from Paradise, stripping them of their clothing to expose their private parts.” This verse warns us against Satan’s method of leading people astray, which begins with deceptive words and ends with the exposure of their shame and their downfall. In our modern era, we see manifestations of this deception in various forms, most notably in cases of moral and financial corruption, such as the Jeffrey Epstein affair.
Satan’s method of leading people astray involves enticement and intimidation: he promises fleeting pleasures and warns of their loss. He also uses embellishment and justification, beautifying what is ugly and offering excuses for deviance. Then comes the gradual enticement, which begins with small steps and ends in a deep abyss. Finally, there is the exploitation of influence and power, as in the verse: “Indeed, he and his tribe see you from where you do not see them.” He operates in secrecy and concealment.
The Jeffrey Epstein case: a contemporary example of Satan's deception, where hidden networks and satanic influence operate, and where the Epstein network represents a practical example of God's words: "Indeed, We have made the devils allies of the devils."
Those who do not believe.” Relationships have devolved into a diabolical alliance, uniting the wealthy and powerful in a cycle of moral and financial corruption.
Had Epstein been an upright man, he would have attained a position of great importance in a paradise beyond compare. He would not have plunged himself and others into the mire of Satan, thus bringing himself and his followers down, fulfilling the words of God Almighty: “Then Satan caused them to slip from it and removed them from that [condition] in which they had been. And We said, ‘Descend, being enemies to one another, and you will have upon the earth a place of settlement and enjoyment for a time.’” (2:36). The descent here refers to moral depravity, not a physical relocation. It is the stripping away of moral virtues such as modesty, human dignity, and ethical values. Religious and moral values are tarnished by corruption, bribery, and pressure, as in the verse: “O Children of Adam, let not Satan tempt you as he removed your parents from Paradise, stripping them of their clothing to expose their private parts. Indeed, he and his tribe see you from where you cannot see them. We have made the devils allies of those who do not believe.” (7:27)
In the Quranic perspective, clothing is not merely a piece of cloth, but rather:
Physical clothing: covering the private parts and outward modesty.
Spiritual clothing: values, morals, modesty, and dignity. Humanity.
Social attire: Status, reputation, respect.
Spiritual attire: Faith, piety, relationship with God.
How has Satan stripped away these garments throughout history?
Stripping away the garment of human dignity
In our time: Turning human beings into commodities in the sex trade and exploitation (as in the Epstein case)
Historically: Slavery, colonialism, exploitation of the vulnerable.
Stripping away the garment of values and morals
Beautifying immorality and corruption.
Justifying exploitation under the guise of "personal freedom" or "entertainment."
Changing concepts: Making the ugly acceptable.
Stripping away the garment of justice
Protecting the corrupt with money and influence.
Surrendering the law to the powerful.
As in global corruption networks that create "protected zones" for criminals.
Stripping away the garment of faith
Distance people from the watchful eye of God.
Creating materialistic societies that do not acknowledge the Day of Judgment.
Epstein: A complete contemporary model
The Epstein case was not just about sexual exploitation, but also:
Stripping away the garment of childhood: by exploiting Underage girls.
Stripping away the cloak of the law: by evading punishment through wealth.
Stripping away the cloak of humanity: by treating victims as objects.
Stripping away the cloak of societal morality: by creating a cycle of complicity and silence.
When the Holy Quran recounted the story of Adam, it laid the foundation for understanding the eternal struggle between humanity and Satan. Every generation and every society has its "garment" that Satan attempts to strip away:
The garment of chastity in a virtuous society.
The garment of justice in a society governed by law.
The garment of dignity in a humane society.
The garment of faith in a religious society.
Epstein began as a respected financial expert, then gradually built a network of exploitation, just as Satan begins with subtle whispers and ends with grave sins.
Epstein exploited vulnerable girls, just as Satan exploits human weaknesses, offering them material temptations and embellishing the path for them. Exploiting weaknesses is the work of Satan, as God Almighty says: "And those who guard their private parts." (29 Al-Ma'arij) And the "furooj" here means weaknesses such as desires and the like, such as wealth, power, and fame, as in His saying, may He be exalted: "And incite whomever you can among them with your voice and rally against them your cavalry and infantry and share with them in wealth and children and promise them. But Satan does not promise them except delusion." (64 Al-Isra') That is, incitement is belittling, that is, making a person insignificant and small, panting after power, influence, and fame (your voice), vanity (your cavalry), strength and authority (your infantry), and arrogance. Satan had previously threatened that he would make man a tool in his hand, directing him wherever he wished. Those who hold fast to the rope of God, which contains true human values, as God Almighty said: “He said, ‘Do You see this one whom You have honored above me? If You delay me until the Day of Resurrection, I will surely seize control of his descendants, except for a few.’” (17:62). Seizing control is like placing the reins on a horse or donkey to lead it as Satan pleases.
Herein lies the trial for nations and villages. God Almighty is watching to see what these people will do after the scandals. Will they follow a culture of cover-up and complicity, or will they hold those responsible accountable? This is a human issue, involving not only Epstein but all those who participated with him, from the youngest to the oldest. If it is covered up and those responsible are not held accountable, it will lead to collapse, just as previous empires collapsed due to moral decay, as God Almighty said: And when We intend to destroy a city, We command its affluent ones [to obey Us], but they defiantly disobey therein; so the word comes into effect upon it, and We destroy it with [complete] destruction. (16 Al-Isra) The affluent ones here are those in power who consider themselves above the law.
This verse illustrates how power and wealth can create a cycle of silence and concealment, similar to Satan's hidden activities.
The Holy Quran guides humanity to seek refuge in God from Satan and his temptations in all circumstances.
It also emphasizes social responsibility by exposing and combating corruption as a religious, national, and humanitarian duty. This can only be achieved through comprehensive justice and the necessity of applying justice to everyone, regardless of their position. Furthermore, it involves raising the younger generation by fortifying them with morals and faith, so they may become an impregnable fortress against corruption. Temptations.
The Epstein case is not merely an individual crime, but a model of collective deviance that reminds us of the necessity of holding fast to the firm rope of God. Just as God saved Adam through His wisdom after he fell into temptation, society can rise above the temptations of Satan through faith, justice, and moral vigilance. God Almighty says: “Indeed, you have no authority over My servants. And sufficient is your Lord as Disposer of affairs.” (Al-Isra: 65). True protection lies in turning to God and adhering to His law. Praise be to God about the blessing of Islam.
This is not merely a matter of judging individuals, but a profound re-examination of the value system that governs our societies. The Holy Quran reminds us that the battle with Satan is an existential one, not a fleeting incident.
Just as Adam, after his fall, was able to repent and seek forgiveness, saying, "Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves," so too can human societies recover from corruption by acknowledging their error and returning to the sound nature that is the nature of Islam.
The greatest lesson: The more humanity advances technologically, the more it needs to re-examine its moral values. True progress lies not in space exploration or accumulating wealth, but in preserving human dignity and safeguarding the moral fabric with which God has honored humanity.
“O Children of Adam, We have bestowed upon you clothing (garment) to conceal your private parts and as adornment. But the clothing of righteousness - that is best.” (Al-A'raf 7:26) The clothing of righteousness signifies prevention, which is better than cure.
God has bestowed upon us two blessings: outward clothing to cover the body, and the clothing of righteousness to cover the heart. The clothing of righteousness is the fear of God and awareness of His presence; it is a protection and safeguard against corruption and deviation before they occur.
Therefore, this verse teaches us that true good lies in prevention, not cure. Righteousness protects us from evil before it happens and preserves our dignity and the integrity of our human societies.
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