Iblis

American  

[ib-lis] / ˈɪb lɪs /

noun

Islamic Mythology.

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

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Etymology

Origin of Iblis

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

Example Sentences

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

Nevertheless, upon awaking, next day, a deputation of Quraish nobles arrived, warned either by the voice of Iblis, or by reports of spies dogging the Prophet's footsteps.

From Project Gutenberg

In Chapter IX, "they ward of with their bosoms" was changed to "they ward off with their bosoms", and "a female Ibbis" was changed to "a female Iblis".

From Project Gutenberg