Allah as the “best of deceivers” or the “best of planners.” Muslims commonly argue that the Arabic word used in these verses conveys the idea of strategic planning or countering the schemes of others, rather than deception in a negative or immoral sense. Critics, however, contend that the plain and literal meaning of the text raises important questions about the nature and character of Allah as portrayed in the Quran, particularly when these verses are read alongside other passages. In this article, we will examine the relevant Quranic verses associated with the title “the best of deceivers” or “the best of planners.”
[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: One of the 99 names of Allah is ‘Al-Makr’, which means ‘The Great Deceiver’.
Video 2: A Muslim debater proclaimed that Allah is the best of deceivers
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