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Satan makes false promises to humans and gives them sweet dreams in order to mislead them. Allah says,
“Satan makes them promises, and creates in them false desires; but Satan’s promises are nothing but deception.” (Surah Al-Nisa’, 4:120)
In their battle against the believers, he promised the disbelievers aid, honor and victory. Then he fled from them and left them by themselves.
“Remember Satan made their (sinful) acts seem alluring to them, and said: “No one among men can overcome you this day, while I am near to you”: But when the two forces came in sight of each other, he turned on his heels, and said: “Lo! I am clear of you; lo! I see what ye see not; Lo! I fear Allah: for Allah is strict in punishment.”” (Surah Al Anfal, 8:48)
He also promises the wealthy among the unbelievers more wealth and possessions in the life after this one. One of them said,
“”Nor do I deem that the Hour (of Judgment) will (ever) come: Even if I am brought back to my Lord, I shall surely find (there) something better in exchange.”” (Surah Al Kahf, 18:36)
Allah destroyed his garden in this life and he realized that he had been deceived.
The human becomes busy with sweet dreams concerning which there is no possibility of fulfillment in this life. Therefore, he does not take part in the beneficial and fruitful deeds. Instead, he becomes pleased with dreaming and hoping, and he does nothing.
