shaitan

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1. shaitan - Noun

2. Shaitan - Proper noun

Meaning

(Islam) a rebellious jinni who leads men astray

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Muslims are told to "seek refuge in Allah from the accursed devil" but the meaning of this prayer relates to the fear Muslims should have of the wrath of God, as the purpose of Shaitan is to mislead humans and make them disobey God. Source: Internet

Shaitan then claims that, if the punishment for his act of disobedience is to be delayed until the Day of Judgment, then he will divert many of Adam's own descendants from the straight path during his period of respite. Source: Internet

Thus, the name "Iblis" can be seen as a sobriquet given to Shaitan after falling from Grace. Source: Internet

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