Does Satan touch a human when he is born, and what is the proof of that?
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Al-Bukhari narrates that Satan stabs every son of Adam in his sides when he is born, except for Jesus. In a narration by Muslim, every son of Adam is touched by Satan on the day his mother gives birth to him, except for Mary and her son. Scholars have stated that the reason for this is due to Mary's mother seeking refuge for her and her offspring with Allah.
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