What Did the Shaytan Whisper to Adam And Hawa'?

Question :

Allâh Almighty says of Adam and Hawa:
"Then Shatayn whispered suggestions to them both in order to uncover that which was hidden from them of their private parts (before)."

What does Shaytan's whisperings actually signify? Did he actually speak directly to Adam and Hawa?

Answer:

Allah Almighty said about Adam and Hawa':
"Then Shaytan whispered suggestions to them both in order to uncover that which was hidden from them of their private parts (before)."

This means that Shaytan made these suggestions to enter their hearts.

He said:
"Your Lord did not forbid you this tree, save you should become angels or become of the immortals." And he swore by Allah to them both: Verily, I am one of the sincere well-wishers for you both.

This is both actual dialogue and whispers, which the Shaytan had cast into their hearts. As for whispers that afflict the human being who believes, they do not affect him as long as he repels them as much as possible, and if he were asked, "Do you believe. in these suggestions?" he would vehemently deny believing in them. The Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, complained about such whispers to the Messenger of Allah: he ordered them to seek refuge with Allah Almighty and to try to block them out. If one follows this, then suggestions that appear in his mind and heart do not harm him, but as long as he also does not incline to or find peace in those suggestions.

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