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Satan Can Have Kids, But Allah Can’t?

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Does Satan have abilities that Allah, the Creator, does not? According to the Quran, Allah cannot have a son because He doesn’t have a wife (Surah 6:101). Yet,

Does Satan have abilities that Allah, the Creator, does not? According to the Quran, Allah cannot have a son because He doesn’t have a wife (Surah 6:101). Yet, Islamic traditions tell us that Satan (Iblis) has offspring—without even needing a wife! Some sources say Satan lays eggs and reproduces independently. This raises critical questions: If Satan can do what Allah cannot, what does this say about Allah’s omnipotence? Can a creation surpass its Creator? Hatun shares her thoughts