The motive is loyalty, fealty, and fidelity to divinity.
In this view of the motives of Satan in refusing homage or worship of humanity, there is an insistence on the exclusive regard for divinity. That is, only the divine deserves an act of prostration or obeisance. To give obeisance or prostration to mankind would be a singular offense of polytheism.
On this view, Satan is the primordial steward, warden, or disciple.
This view of Satan's motives can be found in the Hasidic and Christian apocrypha listed on the right. In the Islamic tradition, it represents the Sufi view of the motives of Satan, which has a long and acknowledged tradition. Most of the external links and sources listed below defer to this particular view.
On this view, Satan is the primordial steward, warden, or disciple.
This view of Satan's motives can be found in the Hasidic and Christian apocrypha listed on the right. In the Islamic tradition, it represents the Sufi view of the motives of Satan, which has a long and acknowledged tradition. Most of the external links and sources listed below defer to this particular view.
Satan's Tragedy and Redemption: Iblis in Sufi Psychology
Devil's Advocates: Exoneration of Iblis in Persian Mysticism
"Ahmad Ghazali's Satan": G. Elmi
""Iblis, Abraham, and Teleological Suspension: H. Hudson
Ayn al-Quzat’s Defense of Satan: Interview with Dr. M. Rustom
