In Islamic theology, the devil or Satan, the chief demon who refused to bow to humanity and was cast out of paradise.
From Arabic Iblis, possibly derived from the root meaning 'to despair' or from Greek diabolos (slanderer), showing how Islamic theology incorporated concepts from earlier Near Eastern religions.
Eblis represents a fascinating theological figure—unlike some traditions where evil is a cosmic principle, in Islamic theology Eblis is an individual created being whose choice to rebel makes the story about free will and consequences.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.