shaytan
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- noun
- /ʃaɪˈtɑn/
- Literature
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shaytán
- Many believe that Shaytan seeks to cause discord and mischief among people to distract them from their faith.
My Satan, my Shaytan or Diabolos, is Prometheus.
- My Satan, my Shaytan or Diabolos, is Prometheus.
- The first six months of divorce was darkness, me and Shaytan with best friends for six months.
Examples
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Son of Shaytan, son of... son of devil.
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The first six months of divorce was darkness, me and Shaytan with best friends for six months.
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The devil, Shaytan Iblis was the best of them.
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My Satan, my Shaytan or Diabolos, is Prometheus.
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Allah has given us free will, and we will be accountable for our deeds in this life and afterlife. He has also warned us of Shaytan's (devils) plans as our sworn enemy.
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In Islamic teachings, Shaytan is often described as the evil spirit that whispers harmful thoughts into people's minds.
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During the sermon, the imam warned the congregation about the tricks of Shaytan that lead them away from righteousness.
Synonyms
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A main evil spirit in some religions who tempts people and rules Hell
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A powerful spirit that represents evil and tempts people
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A powerful evil being who opposes God and tempts people
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An evil spirit in Islam that tempts people to do wrong
Surface Forms
Etymology
Shaytan comes from Arabic shayṭān, meaning 'devil' or 'adversary', and is related to the English name Satan. Think of a sly spirit that 'whispers' bad ideas to people — that's why shaytan means an evil spirit or demon who tries to lead people astray.