Arabic · noun · Struggle & the Sword
Khannas
ख़न्नास
said khan-NAAS
also written: khannas
Meaning
The slinking whisperer; the tempter who withdraws at the remembrance of God and returns in heedlessness.
Literally: the one who slinks back
Related words
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Waswasa
Whispering insinuation; the satanic or egoic suggestion that troubles the heart and tempts toward doubt or sin.
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Iblees
The devil of Islamic tradition, who refused to bow to Adam out of pride and was cast out.
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Zikr
Remembrance of God; the devotional repetition of His names or praises.