And another question:
Is Iblis the same as Shaitan or are they different?
2006-09-21 13:17:26 · 9 answers · asked by DELETED 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Iblees was definitely not one of the angels. This is indicated by three things: the clear texts of the Qur’aan, the physical attributes of Iblees and the attitude of Iblees.
1 – With regard to the clear statements of the Qur’aan, Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“And (remember) when We said to the angels: ‘Prostrate yourselves unto Adam.’ So they prostrated themselves except Iblees (Satan). He was one of the jinn”
[al-Kahf 18:50]
Al-Hasan al-Basri said: Iblees was never one of the angels, not even for an instant. He is the father of the jinn, just as Adam (peace be upon him) is the father of mankind.
This was narrated by al-Tabari with a saheeh isnaad as stated by Ibn Katheer in his Tafseer, 3/89.
2 – With regard to his physical attributes, Allaah stated that He created him from fire. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“He created man (Adam) from sounding clay like the clay of pottery.
And the jinn He created from a smokeless flame of fire”
[al-Rahmaan 55:14, 15]
and it was narrated in Saheeh Muslim (2996) from the hadeeth of ‘Aa’ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The angels were created from light, the jinn were created from smokeless fire, and Adam was created from that which has been described to you.”
So it is clear that there is a difference between the physical nature of the angels and that of Iblees, and he is definitely not one of them.
3 – With regard to his attitude, Iblees disobeyed Allaah by not prostrating to Adam, but we know from the Qur’aan that it is impossible for the angels to disobey Allaah. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“…angels stern (and) severe, who disobey not, (from executing) the Commands they receive from Allaah, but do that which they are commanded”
[al-Tahreem 66:6]
2006-09-24 09:00:16 · answer #1 · answered by Umm Ali 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are confusing the whole thing. According to Islam, Angels do not have free will and Satan who is a Jinn has free will. Satan was amongst the congregation ordered to prostrate to Adam and he didn't because he thought being created with fire rather than clay makes him superior. Jinns are just like humans inhabiting the earth with free will. Satan (Iblees) is the head of the Jinns who prefer to follow him. There are believing Jinns who have heard the Qur'an and believe in God and the last day of judgement.
2016-03-27 01:29:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iblis is the great,great great grandfather of the satan. Means that Iblis is the leader of the satan. But they all the same. GOd create them from fire.
2006-09-21 13:24:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
iblis is the shaitan(in general) and there r many shiatins(who are at kind of shitan (evil jinn)) and he is ajinn there are shiatins
2006-09-21 13:20:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Fallen angel. They are superior to jinn
2006-09-21 13:34:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Shaitin is a fallen angel, assuming you mean Satan, he refused to prostrate himself before Adam and in his arrogance was cast down.
2006-09-21 13:18:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
What? Did somebody say something about some gin? And juice? What time is the party starting?
2006-09-21 13:19:06 · answer #7 · answered by Goddess of Nuts PBUH 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
So more religous mamba jahamba
2006-09-21 13:19:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Muhammad thought he was Shaytan...thats a fact...I will see if I have the citation and edit this post...
2006-09-21 13:22:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋