Hypothetical Question
Consider the statement below
"THE TRUTH IS, there is no Islamic army or terrorist group called Al-Qaeda, and any informed intelligence officer knows this. But, there is a propaganda campaign to make the public believe in the presence of an intensified entity
representing the Devil only in order to drive TV watchers to accept a unified international leadership for a war against terrorism. The country behind this propaganda is US"
Now assume 9/11 and the war on Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan are smokes and mirrors, and no terror groups like ISIS or the Taliban or Al-Qeada actually exist but only represent an 'image'.
@KhalaiMakhlooq,
Trust me it is the typical game of selling weapons and capturing natural resources from other nations.There is no devil involved in it.In addition to that, we do hear of Freemasons or illuminati all the time and the rotating stories of their rituals, owl dance and other nonsense but you need to understand that nothing has destroyed muslims more than their own carelessness.It is the same economic war, 4+ gen cold war and the game of selling weapons and making nations fight.
The world is filled with morons who worship themselves.Whether they call it God or Devil, the story for us is still the same.If we as muslims will stick to the guidelines of Quran and be patient, nothing will destroy us.If we become racist, began to do corruption and will not follow the guidelines of Allah(SWT) and his last Prophet Muhammed(P.B.U.H) then, a little wind will be enough to sweep us from the land.
1- What is the identity of the Devil?
Before the formation of mankind, there were another specie that had inhabited earth and still coexist with us.According to Islam they are called Jinns.Amongst them there was one jinn whom was known as Iblees.Iblees offered prayers for 50,000 years with such intensity that he was raised to the levels of angels.He had performed several tasks centuries ago prior to his demotion.
He was given several titles and raised to the degree for his performance.However, with the passage of time
pride began to pollute his heart .We know that pride and grace are the veils of creator and no one has right to pride except the creator himself.However, Iblees forgot his reality and the seeds perfectly sprouted when he denied to bow infront of Adam. When asked he said that he is composed of fire(gas) and human is made of mud(organic molecules).Hence, he hold superiority and will not bow in front of Adam.Hence, he was rejected and denied.
2-Are they a race of people in human form?
No.They have entirely different composition.Man is composed of mud(Organic/inorganic molecules) whereas Jinns are composed of Gas.They live a pretty decent and normal life like we do.Not all jinns are magicians just like not all humans are magicians.They adopt different faith, seek guidance, might be helping or evil.They marry, have children and are as much unaware as we are.
3-Are they made of magic, are they physical entities, non-physical entities?
They are not made of magic.They are made of gas.Magic is just a negative/forbidden knowledge that establish connection between a seeking man with Djinn.
Jinns are creatures like us.They are composed of
gas (smokeless fire as stated by Quran) according to Quran.They reproduce, have wives, live a normal life and have different faiths and follow different ideologies just like humans do.They exist but cannot be seen due to several reasons.Islam takes off the fear of unseen jinns and cracks the truth that they are species like us.Nothing to worry about.
Read here:
http://ahadees.com/englisharabicurdu-surah-72.html
Jinns also betrayed in past, messengers were sent among them.The last prophet who was jinn is called Yousuf.(Not prophet Yousuf or Joseph but the one amongst them.When they martyred him they were told that they will now follow human messengers and because of their mischief, messengers among them will no longer be sent.)
4-Is there one devil or more than one devil?
Iblis or devil was just like other jinns.After he denied and insisted his sin, he was granted different powers to put people to illusion and pathetic whispers.He also know several prayers due to his glorious past and has negative powers due to negative present.He is perfectly able to marry and has several generations from him.We seek Allah's refuge from him.
5-How are devils different than human?
As I told you, devils are made of gas and since many are descendant of Devil therefore are completely different as compare to regular Jinn and humans.Just like amongst humans there are several groups, in the same way there are several group amongst jinns.So, chill out!
6-What do they look like?
A typical jinn has slender body according to Azeemia School of thought and is capable to shape shift.Appearance depends upon their choice, i guess
7-Where are they?
The devils are told to stay away from humans.The common ones lives near human civilizations.However, certain natural laws forbid them to mix and appear with humans.A choice neither a kind jinn wanted nor a man wanted.
8-Why did they utilise Kuranic terminology when referring to the devil?
I don't understand your question.I guess that you are trying to ask about wich terminologies are used for satan in Quran which I can answer.
Shaitan. Every surah starts with a verse of seeking Allah's refuge from Shaitan accursed.Another term being used was Iblees.
9-What do they look like in your mind
That is the most interesting thing.In reality, you never meet with any jinn, maukil or angel.Unless, you are not a well taught and well trained person, you will never be able to see any jinn.99 percent times it is our mind that gathers available information and puts on display while we asleep.You need to make sure that windows are opened properly and you are not involved in any chronic disease such as Bronchitis since shortage of oxygen or inappropriate room temperature causes nightmares of jinns.
regards
