The spiritual journey of a former Satanist, the lure of the supernatural, and a deep Islamic analysis of the path to redemption.
Introduction:
Mysterious, unseen, and supernatural—such words have always fascinated humanity. But when someone actually experiences the invisible world, they realize how terrifying the consequences behind that fascination can be. "A Trip Into the Supernatural" by Roger J. Morneau is not just a personal memoir—it is a haunting testament to the spiritual dangers of dabbling with the occult. Though written from a Christian viewpoint, his experiences strikingly align with what Islam has long warned about: the reality of the unseen and the deception of Satan.
Part 1: The Invitation of the Unseen — and Islam’s Cautionary Voice As a young man, Morneau became intrigued by psychology and spiritual powers. This interest slowly pulled him into a Satanic cult, where he was promised knowledge, power, and spiritual influence.
Islam interprets such temptations as classic deceptions of Satan:
"Satan makes promises to them and fills them with false hopes. But what he promises them is nothing but delusion."
— Qur’an 4:120
What seems like a thirst for knowledge or power can actually become the beginning of spiritual enslavement. Morneau's journey is a vivid reflection of this danger.
Part 2: The Nature of the Unseen — Jinn, Satan, and Islamic Insights
Morneau describes deep encounters with invisible spiritual entities who claimed to offer him wisdom and protection. In Islam, such beings are called jinn—creatures made from smokeless fire, unseen by humans, and some of them followers of Satan.
"Indeed, he [Satan] and his tribe watch you from a position where you cannot see them."
— Qur’an 7:27
Islam warns believers against interacting with these entities, considering it a form of shirk (associating others with God), the gravest sin in Islam.
Part 3: Power Over Peace — A Battle Between the Soul and the Ego
As Morneau rose in occult ranks, he began to feel an inner emptiness. The more power he gained, the more peace he lost. In Islam, this is seen as the soul (nafs) being enslaved by worldly illusions. True peace, Islam teaches, can only come from surrendering to Allah.
"Whoever takes Satan as an ally instead of Allah has clearly lost."
— Qur’an 4:119
When Morneau tried to break his pact with these demonic forces, they attacked him—just as Islamic teachings describe Satan's aggression toward anyone who tries to escape his grip.
Part 4: Returning to the Creator — Tawbah and Spiritual Rebirth
In the final part of the book, Morneau turns away from the occult and seeks refuge in God. In Islam, this return is called Tawbah—a sincere repentance, where one seeks forgiveness and returns to the path of righteousness.
"Say, O My servants who have transgressed against themselves, do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins."
— Qur’an 39:53
Though Morneau became a Christian, his act of turning back from evil and seeking divine mercy is spiritually parallel to Islam’s concept of redemption.
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Surah Al-A'raf (7:11–12)
"And We created you, then shaped you, then said to the angels, 'Prostrate to Adam'; and they prostrated, except Iblis. He said, 'Should I prostrate to one You created from clay?'"
Surah Sad (38:71–75)
"When your Lord said to the angels, 'Indeed, I am going to create a human being from clay'... Iblis said, 'I am better than him. You created me from fire and created him from clay.'"
Surah Ibrahim (14:22)
"And Satan will say when the matter is settled, 'Indeed, Allah promised you the promise of truth. And I promised you, but I betrayed you. I had no authority over you except that I invited you, and you responded to me”
Sahih Bukhari (3288)
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Satan flows through the son of Adam like blood. So when you fast, it cuts off his flow."
Sahih Muslim (2812)
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Satan puts thoughts into people's hearts, but if a person seeks refuge in Allah, they are removed."
Sunan Abu Dawood (3851)
"When you hear the call to prayer (Adhan), Shaytan runs away, breaking wind loudly so as not to hear it."
Sahih Bukhari (3315)
"Shaytan sits upon food, so cover your food."
Sahih Muslim (2203)
"Satan is with the person even during meals. If one says 'Bismillah' before eating, Shaytan says, 'There is no dinner for me today.'"
Surah Al-Baqarah (2:34–36)
After Allah created Adam (A.S.), He commanded the angels to prostrate before him. Everyone did so except Iblis, who refused out of arrogance. Later, he deceived Adam and Hawwa to expel them from Paradise. This is the first instance of Satan's pride and deception.
Key Lesson: Arrogance and disobedience can lead a person to be expelled from the mercy of Allah.
Surah Al-A'raf (7:11–18, 20–27)
These verses describe Iblis’s refusal, his arrogance, and how he tempted Adam and Hawwa through deception. Satan said, “I will come to them from the front, from behind, from their right and their left, and You will find most of them ungrateful.”
Key Lesson: Satan attacks humans from all directions and exploits their weaknesses.
Surah Al-Hijr (15:28–44)
In this Surah, Allah clarifies that Satan will only be able to misguide those who willingly choose to go astray. Satan asks Allah for time until the Day of Judgment to take revenge on mankind.
Key Lesson: Satan has no authority over the sincere servants of Allah.
Surah Sad (38:71–85)
Again, the story of Iblis’s arrogance and rebellion is mentioned. He claimed superiority by saying he was created from fire, while man was created from clay. He vowed to beautify evil on earth to mislead mankind.
Key Lesson: Satan works by targeting human greed and desires.
Surah Al-Kahf (18:50)
This verse points out that Iblis was not an angel, but a being from the jinn who disobeyed due to his own free will.
Key Lesson: Iblis was a free-willed entity whose arrogance and disobedience led to his downfall.
Surah An-Nur (24:21)
“O you who have believed, do not follow the footsteps of Satan. And whoever follows the footsteps of Satan – indeed, he enjoins immorality and wrongdoing. And if it had not been for the favor of Allah upon you and His mercy, not one of you would have been purified ever. But Allah purifies whom He wills, and Allah is Hearing and Knowing.”
Key Message:
Satan does not lead people to sin directly; rather, he takes them step by step, through gradual temptations and subtle influence. That’s why Allah warns believers not even to follow his footsteps, as these are the beginnings of destruction.
If it weren’t for Allah’s mercy and grace, none of us could remain pure. But Allah grants purification to whom He wills.
Conclusion: The Fascination with the Unseen — A Cautionary Tale
Morneau’s story offers a profound reminder from an Islamic lens:
The unseen world is real, but Islam guides us to approach it only through divine revelation.Seeking hidden knowledge and power through forbidden paths leads to spiritual ruin.True salvation lies not in controlling the unseen, but in submitting to the One who created it.