An Understanding of Satan in Two Faiths

I have grew up in a family of Muslims and Catholics, and although there were many cultural and religious disagreements, there was a mutual understanding of the Devil and his overwhelming power to tempt human beings, as sinners. Lucifer was a fallen angel who strayed from God in search of his own power. I believe that the Devil has only been able to attain the power he posses because he, like all beings created by God, was given the free will to do whatever he desired. This idea of free will is the basis on which Satan appeals to our desires. He tries to lead others astray by appealing to their temptaions. The Devil seems to be more present in the Bible than in the Quran which I believe is because the Quran was not meant to replace the Bible's Old Testament, but rather to add to it; the understanding of Satan as an evil being had already been established. My mother always taught me that Satan preyed on the weak-hearted, which is understandable. Those without will power and faith are more easily tempted. There is a strong agreement between both religions that on the chosen day, God will easily destroy Satan.