Mohamed, Ph.D
2 min readFeb 27, 2024

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🏵️🏵️🏵️ In Islam, Isna, the figure known as Lucifer in Christianity is referred to as Iblis.

According to Islamic teachings, Iblis was a jinn created by Allah and was not an angel. The story of Iblis can be found in various verses of the Quran and hadiths (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad).

One of the key verses concerning Iblis in the Quran is in Surah Al-A'raf (7:12), where Allah commands the angels and Iblis to bow down to Adam. While the angels comply with Allah's command, Iblis refuses out of arrogance and disobedience, leading to his expulsion from Allah's mercy.

Another important verse related to Iblis is in Surah Sad (38:71-85), where Iblis is given respite until the Day of Judgment to mislead mankind. This highlights Iblis's ongoing role as a tempter and adversary to humans in their spiritual journey.

Additionally, there are hadiths attributed to the Prophet Muhammad that provide further insights into the story of Iblis and his interactions with Allah and humanity. For example, in a hadith in Sahih Muslim, it is narrated that Iblis vowed to mislead human beings through various means, including whispering to them and leading them astray from the path of righteousness.

In Islam, the focus is on Iblis's disobedience and arrogance towards Allah, rather than a direct association with a fallen angel or a king of Babylon as portrayed in Christian interpretations. The lessons derived from the story of Iblis emphasize the importance of humility, obedience to Allah's commands, and the constant struggle against evil influences in order to attain spiritual purity and closeness to Allah.

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Mohamed, Ph.D
Mohamed, Ph.D

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