One of the most debated passages in the Quran concerns verses that describe Allah as the “best of deceivers” or “best of planners.” Muslims often argue that the Arabic word used in these verses refers to strategic planning rather than deception in the negative sense. Critics, however, contend that the plain meaning of the text raises important questions about the nature and character of Allah as portrayed in the Quran. In this article, we will explore the relevant Quranic passages relating to the title of Allah as best of deceivers;
[Quran 3:54] And they plotted, and Allah plotted. And Allah is the best of plotters
[Quran 7:99] Did they feel secure from Allah’s plotting? None feels secure from Allah’s plotting, save the people who are losers
[Quran 8:30] And [remember] when those who disbelieve plotted against thee, to capture thee, or to slay thee, or to expel thee. They plotted, and Allah plotted. And Allah is the best of plotters
[Quran 10:21] When We make men taste mercy after hardship has befallen them, behold, they have a plot regarding Our signs. Say, “Allah is swifter in plotting.” Surely Our messengers record whatsoever you plot
[Quran 13:42] Indeed those who were before them plotted, but unto Allah belongs plotting altogether. He knows what every soul earns, and the disbelievers will know whose is the Ultimate Abode
Video 1: A Muslim debater proclaimed that Allah is the best of deceivers
Video 2: One of the 99 names of Allah is ‘Al-Makr’, which means ‘The Great Deceiver’.
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