What does Shaytan mean?
The devil: Iblis, who refused to bow to Adam, and the jinn and humans who follow him.
Shaytan explained
Iblis was a jinn who refused Allah's command out of pride and was granted respite to mislead mankind until the Last Day. He whispers but has no power over the sincere. Seeking refuge in Allah, a'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajim, is the defence.
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Questions about Shaytan
What does Shaytan mean?
Shaytan (شَيْطَان, Shaytan) means: The devil: Iblis, who refused to bow to Adam, and the jinn and humans who follow him.
How is Shaytan written and pronounced in Arabic?
It is written شَيْطَان and pronounced Shaytan. It is also spelled Satan, Iblis.
Where does Shaytan come from in the Quran or hadith?
Iblis was a jinn who refused Allah's command out of pride and was granted respite to mislead mankind until the Last Day. He whispers but has no power over the sincere. Seeking refuge in Allah, a'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajim, is the defence. Source: Al-Hijr 15:39-42; An-Nahl 16:98.
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