Quran Issues
Isn't it clear from the Quran that Iblis (Satan) is a jinn and not an angel, which means Allah cannot justly hold him accountable for not obeying a command given to the angels?
Quick answer
The Quran presents a contradiction by identifying Iblis as both an angel and a jinn. This inconsistency raises questions about Allah's justice in holding Iblis accountable for disobedience to a command meant for angels if he was indeed a jinn.
Full argument
Key verses
S. 2:34quran
And (remember) when We said to the angels: 'Prostrate yourselves before Adam.' And they prostrated except Iblis...
S. 18:50quran
He was one of the jinns; he disobeyed the Command of his Lord.
S. 7:11-12quran
What prevented you (O Iblis) that you did not prostrate, when I commanded you?
Romans 2:6bible
God 'will repay each person according to what they have done.'
James 1:13bible
When tempted, no one should say, 'God is tempting me.'
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