What do the Quran and the Sunnah say about…
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How Life on Earth Began for People
Tells the story of Adam's creation, the angels being told about humans, Iblis refusing to obey, Adam making a mistake, and Allah giving people guidance for life on earth.
Iblis Refuses to Bow to Adam
Tells how Allah honored Adam, commanded the angels to bow, and Iblis refused out of pride, then asked for time to mislead people.
Shaytan Disowns His Followers on Judgment Day
Compares disbelievers' deeds to ashes in a storm. On Judgment Day the weak blame the arrogant, and Shaytan says he only invited them, while believers enter Gardens greeted with peace.
Iblis Refuses to Bow to the Human
Tells how Allah created man from clay and the jinn from fire. Iblis refuses to prostrate and is expelled, vows to mislead people, and is told he has no power over Allah's servants.
Signs as Warnings and Iblis's Threat
Says signs are sent only as warnings, as with Thamud's she-camel. Recalls Iblis refusing to bow to Adam and vowing to mislead his descendants, but he has no authority over Allah's servants.
The Boaster and the False Gods
Rebukes a disbeliever who claims he will be given wealth and children. False gods will turn against their worshippers, devils incite disbelievers, and on the Day the righteous and the criminals are gathered separately.
The Day the Deniers Finally See the Angels
Those who deny the meeting with Allah demand to see angels. When they do, their deeds become dust, and the wrongdoer bites his hands, wishing he had followed the Messenger instead of a misleading friend.
Iblis Refuses to Bow
Allah creates a human from clay and orders the angels to bow; Iblis refuses, claiming he is better. Expelled, he vows to mislead people except Allah's chosen servants. The surah ends calling the Qur'an a reminder to the worlds.