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shaytan

shaytan

1 9.9
An evil spirit that tries to make people do wrong things
  • noun
  • /ʃaɪˈtɑn/
  • Literature
translation icon : 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.

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Examples

  • Son of Shaytan, son of... son of devil.

  • The first six months of divorce was darkness, me and Shaytan with best friends for six months.

  • The devil, Shaytan Iblis was the best of them.

  • My Satan, my Shaytan or Diabolos, is Prometheus.

  • 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.

  • During the sermon, the imam warned the congregation about the tricks of Shaytan that lead them away from righteousness.

Synonyms

Satan
vsshaytan
321 4.2

A main evil spirit in some religions who tempts people and rules Hell

is a rebellious jinni who tempts people rather than the supreme adversary
devil
vsshaytan
  • Literature
318 5.3

A powerful spirit that represents evil and tempts people

refers to a rebellious jinni who leads people astray rather than a general symbol
Lucifer
vsshaytan
  • Literature
104 7.7

A powerful evil being who opposes God and tempts people

is a rebellious jinni who tempts people rather than the ruling cosmic adversary
shaitan
vsshaytan
  • Literature
1 9.9

An evil spirit in Islam that tempts people to do wrong

has identical meaning but is spelled as an alternative form

Surface Forms

shaytan singular
shaytans plural

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.