[Pooya/Ali Commentary 4:118] The accursed Shaytan's share (determined in regard to time) implies his ability to lead man astray from the path of faith and truth. "To alter Allah's creation" means using created things for a purpose other than what they have been created to fulfil. If khalq is interpreted as the system planned by Allah to operate His creation and legislation, it should not be stretched out of proportion so as to jeopardise the omnipotence of the divine authority. "To slit the ears of animals" refers to the slitting the ears of animals by invoking the names of their gods and goddesses by the pagan Arabs, so that those animals could not be slaughtered or used for gainful purposes. Whatever the promises Shaytan makes, whatever the desires he enkindles, and whatever the hopes he rouses in men, are no more than delusions. The abode of those who follow him is hell from which they will find no escape.