Iblis in Chistianity and Islam

In Christianity, Satan is often referred to as the "Devil," "Lucifer," or "the evil one." Satan is considered to be a fallen angel who rebelled against God and was cast out of heaven. The origins of Satan can be traced back to various passages in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, including Ezekiel 28:12-18 and Isaiah 14:12-14. These passages describe a powerful angelic being who rebelled against God and was cast out of heaven. In the New Testament, Satan is often depicted as the archenemy of Jesus Christ and his followers. He is described as a deceiver who seeks to lead people astray and as a roaring lion looking for someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8). The Bible also describes Satan as having the power to influence and control the world, as well as possessing supernatural abilities such as the ability to perform miracles and appear as an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14). However, the Bible also teaches that Satan's power is limited and that he will ultimately be defeated by God (Revelation 20:10). The Bible mentions Satan in both the Old and New Testaments. Here are some quotes from the Bible about Satan:
"How you have fallen from heaven, morning star, son of the dawn! You have been cast down to the earth, you who once laid low the nations!" - Isaiah 14:12
"Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour." - 1 Peter 5:8
"And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him." - Revelation 12:9
In Islam, Satan is known as Iblis, who is a jinn (spiritual being created from fire) and not an angel. According to Islamic belief, Iblis was among the jinn who were given free will by Allah and was elevated to the company of angels due to his piety and worship. However, when Allah created Adam (the first man), He commanded the angels and jinn to prostrate before him, but Iblis refused to obey this command out of arrogance and was consequently cast out of Allah's favor. 
In the Quran, Iblis is portrayed as a tempter and deceiver who seeks to lead humans astray from the path of righteousness. He is also believed to be the cause of evil and temptation in the world. Muslims are instructed to seek refuge in Allah from the whispers of Satan and to resist his temptations by following the guidance provided in the Quran and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. I The Quran mentions Iblis several times. Here are some quotes from the Quran about Iblis (satan):
"And [mention] when We (Allah) said to the angels, 'Prostrate before Adam'; so they prostrated, except for Iblees (Satan). He refused and was arrogant and became of the disbelievers." - Quran 2:34
And (remember) when We said to the angels; “Prostrate to Adam.” So they prostrated except Iblis (Satan). He was one of the jinns; he disobeyed the Command of his Lord. Will you then take him (satan) and his offspring as protectors and helpers rather than Me (Allah) while they are enemies to you? What an evil is the exchange for the Zalimun (polytheists, and wrong-doers, etc). - Quran 18:50
 [Iblis (Satan)] said: “O my Lord! Give me then respite till the Day they (the dead) will be resurrected.” Allah said: “Then, verily, you are of those reprieved- Quran 15:36-38
Quite evidently it can be deduced that both scriptures refer to the iblis or satan as an enemy to humanity, the very fact of human existence i.e., the point of being made of clay and according to the Quran superior to every being made by Almighty.



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