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The Five Pillars
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Angels
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Apostasy (Blasphemy and Heresy)
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Conversion
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Dar al-Islam, Dar al-Harb, and Dar al-Sulh
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Eids
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Eschatology
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Fatwa
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Heaven and Hell
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Imam
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Jihad
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Jinn
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Martyrs
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Night Journey
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Night of Power
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99 Names of God
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Saints
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Satan
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Shari'a
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Sin
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Sufism
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Ummah
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Waqf
Primary Concepts : Satan
 
Iblis (the Devil) or Shaytan (Satan) is the personification of evil for Muslims. The Quran describes him as a fallen angel who was cast out of heaven for refusing to bow to Adam as commanded by God (Surah 2:34). Satan is believed to tempt people constantly in an effort to lead them away from God’s divine plan. Elsewhere the Quran describes Satan as a jinn (Surah 18:50).
 
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