what
is the shaytan [Satan]?
A very well-known being throughout history. . .
He is mentioned in the Torah, the Bible. . . . .
Acknowledged by Muslims and non-Muslims alike . . .
Introduction: No better introduction than from the Qur'an itself.... (translation)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
"And We have certainly created you. And gave you form: Then We said to the angels , "Prostrate to Adam so they prostrated, except for Iblis (Satan) ; he was not of those who prostrated" [7:11]
"And [mention] when We said to the angels, "Prostrate before Adam" ; so they prostrated , except for Iblees. He refused and was arrogant and became of the disbelievers" [2:34]
"[Allah] said, "What prevented you from prostrating when I commanded you?" {Satan} said, " I am better than him. You created me from fire and created him from clay [earth]." [7:12]
"[Allah] said, " Descend from it [paradise], for it is not for you to be arrogant therein. So get out; indeed, you are of the debased." [7:13]
"[Satan] said, "Reprieve me until the Day they are resurrected." " [7:14]
" [Allah] said, "Indeed, you are of those reprieved" [7:15]
"[Satan] said, "Because You have put me in error, I will surely sit in wait for them on Your straight path" [7:16]
" Then I will come to them from before them and from behind them and on their right and on their left, and You will not find most of them grateful" [7:17]