Meaning
Whispering insinuation; the satanic or egoic suggestion that troubles the heart and tempts toward doubt or sin.
Literally: whispering, evil suggestion
Related words
ARABIC
Khatra
A passing thought or impulse that arises in the heart, judged in Sufi discipline as divine, satanic, egoic or angelic.
ARABIC
Iblees
The devil of Islamic tradition, who refused to bow to Adam out of pride and was cast out.
ARABIC
Nafs-e-Ammara
The commanding lower self that incites a person toward evil and base desire.