Thus, in a very literal way, they could be termed mere “temporary residents ” of the earth under Satan’s control.
لِذلِكَ يُمْكِنُ ٱعْتِبَارُهُمْ حَرْفِيًّا ‏ «‏ نُزَلَاءَ » عَلَى هذِهِ ٱلْأَرْضِ ٱلَّتِي يَحْكُمُهَا ٱلشَّيْطَانُ .‏