Iblis

[ ib-lis ]

noun

, Islamic Mythology.

1. an evil spirit or devil, the chief of the wicked jinn.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Iblis¹

< Arabic iblīs < Greek diábolos ( devil ); di- lost by confusion with Aramaic di- of

Example Sentences

Russia’s mission in its war with Ukraine, he said, is to “stop the supreme ruler of Hell, whatever name he uses — Satan, Lucifer or Iblis.”

From Washington Times

In a message marking Russia's Day of National Unity, Medvedev said the task of the fatherland was to "stop the supreme ruler of Hell, whatever name he uses - Satan, Lucifer or Iblis".

From Reuters

But Satan, or Iblis in his Muslim incarnation, a redheaded wisecracker who claims to be Jacob’s dearest friend, argues for a radical intervention that can open Jacob’s “strictured heart”, allowing him to feel and heal.

From Economist

Al-Hijr also repeats the story of Iblis, the devil, who refuses to bow to human beings, and since they are made of mud, tempts them with the material distractions of a muddy world.

From Washington Post

Fashion boutiques and beauty salons are the work of Iblis, the devil, it states.

From BBC