Compiled by: Dr. Raza Abdullah Pasha (Hafizahullah)
وَمِنَ الشَّيَاطِينِ مَن يَغُوصُونَ لَهُ وَيَعْمَلُونَ عَمَلًا دُونَ ذَٰلِكَ ۖ وَكُنَّا لَهُمْ حَافِظِينَ
"And of the devils were those who dived for him and did work other than that. And We were watching over them."
(Surah Al-Anbiya: 82)
This verse refers to the dominion of Prophet Sulaiman (عليه السلام), under whom even the jinn and devils were subjugated. They dived into the depths of the waters to extract pearls, gems, and treasures.
While this narrative focuses on the time of Sulaiman (عليه السلام), it serves as a reminder of the existence of Shayatin in various realms, including underwater. However, without Allah’s command, they cannot exert harm unless He wills it.
Answer:
Yes, certain groups of Shayatin (devils) have been described as being involved in underwater activities, as mentioned in the Quran.Evidence from the Quran:
Allah says:وَمِنَ الشَّيَاطِينِ مَن يَغُوصُونَ لَهُ وَيَعْمَلُونَ عَمَلًا دُونَ ذَٰلِكَ ۖ وَكُنَّا لَهُمْ حَافِظِينَ
"And of the devils were those who dived for him and did work other than that. And We were watching over them."
(Surah Al-Anbiya: 82)
This verse refers to the dominion of Prophet Sulaiman (عليه السلام), under whom even the jinn and devils were subjugated. They dived into the depths of the waters to extract pearls, gems, and treasures.
Further Explanation:
- The Role of Shayatin under Sulaiman’s Command:
- The devils who were under Prophet Sulaiman’s control performed many tasks, such as diving underwater to retrieve valuable items and working on massive construction projects.
- Allah protected Sulaiman (عليه السلام) from any harm that the Shayatin could cause, and they remained under his full control.
- Allah mentions:
- وَالشَّيَاطِينَ كُلَّ بَنَّاءٍ وَغَوَّاصٍ وَآخَرِينَ مُقَرَّنِينَ فِي الْأَصْفَادِ
"And the devils—[every] builder and diver, and others bound together in chains."
(Surah Sad: 37-38)
- Underwater Activities of Shayatin:
- Some groups of Shayatin were specialized in diving into the seas and extracting treasures such as pearls, gems, and other valuable items.
- Others were assigned to construct extraordinary structures and perform tasks beyond human capability.
Conclusion:
The Quran explicitly mentions that some devils were capable of diving into water to perform specific tasks, particularly during the reign of Prophet Sulaiman (عليه السلام). This demonstrates their unique abilities, but it also highlights the power of Allah’s prophets, as they could control even the most rebellious creatures.While this narrative focuses on the time of Sulaiman (عليه السلام), it serves as a reminder of the existence of Shayatin in various realms, including underwater. However, without Allah’s command, they cannot exert harm unless He wills it.