Who Is Satan in Islam? | Iblis Explained

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In Islam, Satan isn’t a fallen angel—but a jinn named Iblīs. This video explores his story in the Qurʾān, his role as tempter and adversary, and how scholars and mystics have interpreted him for over 1,400 years. Who is the Devil in Islam?

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00:00 Intro to Iblis the Adversary
3:48 The Quranic Story of Iblis
8:07 What is Iblis?
12:42 Later Mystical and Philosophical Interpretations
14:49 Folklore
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