Where did the other devils come from?
The origins of the devils, or shayatin, are tied to their nature and the events surrounding their creation. The Qur'an indicates that the devils did not bring down the revelation: The devils did not bring it down.
26:210. This signifies that their role is fundamentally different from that of the angels who convey divine messages.
In addressing upon whom the devils descend, the Qur'an states: Shall I inform you upon whom the devils descend?
26:221. This suggests that the devils have a specific function in relation to certain individuals, often leading them astray or influencing them negatively.
Furthermore, a hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari explains a particular incident involving devils: "The Prophet, peace be upon him, went with a group of his companions to the Souq Ukaz market. The devils blocked their way to the news from the heavens, and meteors were sent against the devils. The devils returned to their people and said, 'What is wrong with you?' They replied, 'Something happened that stopped us from the news of the heavens.' The devils were told to strike the rising and setting places of the earth to find out what stopped them from the news of the heavens. Those who went toward Tihamah returned to the Prophet, who was at a palm tree praying with his companions at dawn. When they heard the Qur'an, they listened attentively and said, 'By Allah, this is what prevented us from the news of the heavens.' Then they returned to their people and said, 'O our people, indeed we heard a wonderful Qur'an that guides to the right path, and we believe in it and will never associate any partner with our Lord.' Then Allah revealed to His Prophet, 'Say, "It has been revealed to me that a group of the jinn listened.' The revelation was about the jinn.
Sahih al-Bukhari 10:167.
This context illustrates that while the devils are present and active in the world, they are ultimately thwarted from accessing divine knowledge and revelation, which is a significant aspect of their origin and role in the narrative of faith.
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26:210 · Ash-Shu'araa
26:210 · Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall
وَمَا تَنَزَّلَتْ بِهِ ٱلشَّيَٰطِينُ
The devils did not bring it down.
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26:221 · Ash-Shu'araa
26:221 · Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall
هَلْ أُنَبِّئُكُمْ عَلَىٰ مَن تَنَزَّلُ ٱلشَّيَٰطِينُ
Shall I inform you upon whom the devils descend?
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Sahih al-Bukhari 10:167
Sahih al-Bukhari · Book 10, Hadith 167 · Narrated by Abdullah bin Abbas, may Allah be pleased with them both
The Prophet, peace be upon him, went with a group of his companions to the Souq Ukaz market. The devils blocked their way to the news from the heavens, and meteors were sent against the devils. The devils returned to their people and said, "What is wrong with you?" They replied, "Something happened that stopped us from the news of the heavens." The devils were told to strike the rising and setting places of the earth to find out what stopped them from the news of the heavens. Those who went toward Tihamah returned to the Prophet, who was at a palm tree praying with his companions at dawn. When they heard the Qur'an, they listened attentively and said, "By Allah, this is what prevented us from the news of the heavens." Then they returned to their people and said, "O our people, indeed we heard a wonderful Qur'an that guides to the right path, and we believe in it and will never associate any partner with our Lord." Then Allah revealed to His Prophet, "Say, 'It has been revealed to me that a group of the jinn listened.'" The revelation was about the jinn.
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