Devil Representation in the Media Based on Islamic Teachings

Physiognomy and character of Satan as a creature driven by the Creator, has always been controversial. Satan has sworn off to divert man from the right path to his own disbelief and polytheism. Holy Quran has always warned man of Satan's deceit. According to the emphasis of the holy Quran and other sources such as the hadith narrations, character of Satan is hateful to Muslims and believers. On the other hand, world cinema and televisions as media with the highest number of audience have always tried to represent the invisible world and the paranormal. Representations of the supernatural beings and the world, will help the audience gain a better understanding of them. This research is trying to describe the serpent's place in the mundane world. Thus the subject of two television series "Coma" and "She Was an Angel" are analyzed as two representations of evil