Type: Noun
Origin: Arabic/Islamic; refers to the primary evil being in Islamic theology
Synonyms (Urdu): شیطان، دجال، خبیث
Synonyms (English): Satan, Devil, fiend, evil one
Antonyms (Urdu): فرشتہ، نیک، پرہیزگار
Antonyms (English): angel, righteous, virtuous
Expanded Features:
Polarity: Negative
Register: Religious, literary
Pragmatic Sense: Embodiment of evil or temptation
Key Nuances:
Central figure in Islamic teachings and Urdu literature
Used metaphorically to describe extreme evil or malice
Usage Contexts:
Religious texts and sermons
Literature and poetry
Moral storytelling
Example Sentences:
Urdu: ابلیس نے آدم کو بہکانے کی کوشش کی
English: Satan tried to mislead Adam
Urdu: وہ شخص ابلیس کی مانند بد دل تھا
English: That person was evil like Iblees
Urdu: قصے میں ابلیس کا ذکر آیا
English: The story mentions Iblees
Cultural Insight:
“ابلیس” is deeply embedded in Urdu cultural and religious consciousness as a symbol of evil.