Iblis. This word tends to strike terror into the hearts of many. More commonly known as the Devil, Iblis is Lucifer, the fallen angel who was once the God's favourite but fell from grace because of his disobedience.
When he waged a war against Heaven, the angels who sided with him were banished too and just for Iblis, hell as a realm was created so that he would be tormented in the fires forever.
When he became the serpent and offered Eve the fruit of knowledge, he convinced God that humans are just another fragile species and struck a bargain that he would be the one to strike terror into their heart in order to keep the line that should never be crossed.
Even today, we hear stories of how Iblis still walks amongst us, but in different disguises but always whispering in our ear to do what is wrong. Quran teaches us to be vigilant about this threat and also teaches that humans should never listen to evil but instead should follow the words of the Prophet and Allah.
When he waged a war against Heaven, the angels who sided with him were banished too and just for Iblis, hell as a realm was created so that he would be tormented in the fires forever.
When he became the serpent and offered Eve the fruit of knowledge, he convinced God that humans are just another fragile species and struck a bargain that he would be the one to strike terror into their heart in order to keep the line that should never be crossed.
Even today, we hear stories of how Iblis still walks amongst us, but in different disguises but always whispering in our ear to do what is wrong. Quran teaches us to be vigilant about this threat and also teaches that humans should never listen to evil but instead should follow the words of the Prophet and Allah.
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