iblis

Dear scholars, recently a paper was circulated. One of my friends gave it to me and advised me to copy and distribute it so as to gain some reward. The paper includes a hadith speaking of a meeting between the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and Iblis. According to the hadith, the Prophet asked Iblis some questions and Iblis answered. What is the reality about this hadith? Is it fabricated or authentic? What is the responsibility of the person who disseminates this story among people?

I have a very tricky question that has been puzzling my mind for a long time. We know that Allah Almighty forbade Iblis to enter the Jannah (Paradise). How did Iblis manage to whisper to Adam and Eve to the extent that both of them were ordered to leave Paradise and inhibit the Earth? Your earliest response will be very much appreciated. Jazakum Allahu Khayran!

As-Salamu `alaykum! Dear Imams, I’m a constant user of your wonderful site, baraka Allah fikum (may Allah bless you)! The question I have now goes as follows: Was Iblis (Satan) one of the angels or one of the jinn? Jazakum Allah khayran.