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Quran Ayat regarding All prostrated Except Iblis

The story of All prostrated Except Iblis is one of the most profound and instructive narratives in the Quran. It marks the moment when Allah commanded the angels to bow before Adam, and all obeyed except Iblis, whose pride led to his downfall. This event is not merely a historical account but a timeless lesson on obedience, humility, and the consequences of arrogance. On this page, we have gathered the Quran Ayat about All prostrated Except Iblis to help you explore the full context and depth of this pivotal moment.

Here, you will find a curated collection of verses that recount this event, presented alongside their translations and scholarly Tafsir. Our goal is to make it easier for you to study how the Quran presents this narrative and to draw Quranic guidance for your own life. By examining the All prostrated Except Iblis in the Quran, you can reflect on the nature of faith, free will, and the subtle traps of ego that can lead even the most devoted astray.

Whether you are a student of knowledge or a seeker of spiritual insight, this resource offers a focused way to engage with the text. Dive into the verses, ponder the explanations, and let the lessons of humility and obedience resonate in your heart. The Quranic narrative of prostration and defiance remains a powerful reminder of what it means to submit wholly to the Divine will.


Ayah 116

وَإِذۡ قُلۡنَا لِلۡمَلَـٰٓئِكَةِ ٱسۡجُدُواْ لِأٓدَمَ فَسَجَدُوٓاْ إِلَّآ إِبۡلِيسَ أَبَىٰ

116. And when We said angels, 'prostrate before Adam, then all prostrated but Iblees (the devil) he refused (163).

Surah Name : Ta-Ha   Surah Number : 20   Ayat Number: 116

Ayah 11

وَلَقَدۡ خَلَقۡنَٰكُمۡ ثُمَّ صَوَّرۡنَٰكُمۡ ثُمَّ قُلۡنَا لِلۡمَلَـٰٓئِكَةِ ٱسۡجُدُواْ لِأٓدَمَ فَسَجَدُوٓاْ إِلَّآ إِبۡلِيسَ لَمۡ يَكُن مِّنَ ٱلسَّـٰجِدِينَ

11. And indeed, We created you, and then fashioned you [15]. Then We said to the angels, "Prostrate to Adam" [16]. They all prostrated except Iblis; he was not of those who prostrated [17].

Surah Name : Al-Araf   Surah Number : 7   Ayat Number: 11

Ayah 74

إِلَّآ إِبۡلِيسَ ٱسۡتَكۡبَرَ وَكَانَ مِنَ ٱلۡكَٰفِرِينَ

74. Except Iblis [128], who became boastful that he was among the infidels [129].

Surah Name : Saad   Surah Number : 38   Ayat Number: 74

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