ASHSHAYTAN Meaning and
Definition
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Ashshaytan is an Arabic term that translates to "the devil" in English. It refers to a malevolent supernatural creature that is believed to be a source of temptation, evil, and deception in Islamic mythology and religious beliefs. According to Islamic teachings, Ashshaytan is a jinn, a type of sentient being created from smokeless fire by Allah.
As described in the Quran, Ashshaytan was initially an obedient and pious servant of Allah. However, due to his arrogance and refusal to bow down to Adam, the first man, he was cast out of heaven and became the foremost adversary against humanity. Ashshaytan, therefore, symbolizes temptation and acts as an influencer to lead humans astray from the path of righteousness.
It is believed that Ashshaytan possesses knowledge and power but uses them to manipulate and deceive individuals in order to incite sinful behavior. Muslims are cautioned against Ashshaytan's cunning tactics and are encouraged to seek protection through prayer and adhering to the teachings of Islam.
In Islamic spiritual literature and discourse, Ashshaytan is often used as a metaphor for the embodiment of evil and the internal struggle against one's own base desires. The belief in Ashshaytan and the recognition of his existence extend to various cultural and linguistic contexts within the Islamic world.
Common Misspellings for ASHSHAYTAN
- zshshaytan
- sshshaytan
- wshshaytan
- qshshaytan
- aahshaytan
- azhshaytan
- axhshaytan
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- asgshaytan
- asbshaytan
- asnshaytan
- asjshaytan
- asushaytan
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- ashdhaytan
Etymology of ASHSHAYTAN
The word "ashshaytan" or "al-shaytan" is derived from Arabic.
Etymologically, "ashshaytan" consists of two components: "al-" which is the definite article "the" in Arabic, and "shaytan" which means "devil" or "demon". The word "shaytan" is believed to have originated from the Semitic root "š-y-t" which means "to be far away" or "to be remote". This root might reflect the association of the devil with being far from righteousness or from God.
In Islamic theology, "ashshaytan" is used specifically to refer to the chief of the devils, Iblis, who according to Islamic tradition, refused to bow down to Adam and was expelled from Heaven as a result. The term is also more generally used to refer to any devil or demon.
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