Apakah Iblis MANTAN Malaikat? | Ustadz Ammi Nur Baits

Summary

This lecture delves into the nature of the devil (Iblis), explaining that he is not an angel but a jinn created from fire. The speaker highlights the distinction between angels, created from light, and jinn, created from fire, using Quranic verses to support this. The devil's refusal to bow to Adam is a sign of his pride and disobedience, further reinforcing his jinn nature. The explanation also covers the concept of exceptions in Arabic grammar, clarifying the linguistic structure of the phrase 'all the angels bowed except Iblis' to highlight the devil's separation from the angels.

Takeaways

• 😀 Iblis is not an angel, but a jinn, as confirmed by the Qur'an and Hadith.
• 😀 Some people mistakenly claim that Iblis was an angel because of the Qur'anic verse about the prostration to Adam.
• 😀 The Qur'an clearly states that angels were created from light, while jinn, including Iblis, were created from fire.
• 😀 Iblis refused to prostrate to Adam, claiming he was superior because he was created from fire and Adam from clay.
• 😀 The verse in the Qur'an that mentions all angels prostrating except Iblis uses a form of linguistic exception called 'istisna munfasil', meaning Iblis is of a different type than angels.
• 😀 The term 'istisna muttasil' refers to when the excluded and the included are of the same type, which is not the case for Iblis and angels.
• 😀 Linguistic analysis of the Qur'anic verse about prostration shows that Iblis’ refusal is not because he was once an angel, but because he was a jinn.
• 😀 The exception made for Iblis in the verse 'except Iblis' should be understood in the context of him being a jinn, not an angel.
• 😀 Allah created the jinn before mankind, as stated in Surah Al-Hijr and Surah Al-Rahman, reinforcing the distinction between angels and jinn.
• 😀 The distinction between angels and jinn is significant in understanding the theological and doctrinal teachings of Islam, particularly concerning Iblis' refusal to bow to Adam.

Q & A

What is the primary argument for those who claim that the devil is an angel?

Those who claim the devil is an angel argue that the use of the word 'except' in the Qur'anic verses, such as 'All the angels bowed down except Iblis,' implies that Iblis was part of the angels, since the exception typically refers to something of the same type.

Why is the argument that the devil is an angel not correct?

This argument contradicts other Qur'anic verses that clearly state that Iblis was created from fire, while angels were created from light. Additionally, the devil is referred to as part of the jinn in the Qur'an, not as an angel.

What is the origin of Iblis according to the Qur'an?

According to the Qur'an, Iblis was created from fire, as stated in Surah Ar-Rahman and Surah Al-Hijr. This distinguishes him from angels, who were created from light.

What does Iblis's refusal to prostrate to Adam reveal about his nature?

Iblis's refusal to prostrate to Adam, based on his belief that he is better than Adam because he was created from fire while Adam was created from clay, reveals that Iblis is a jinn, as jinn were created from fire.

What is the significance of the term 'Marijin Minar' in understanding the creation of Iblis?

'Marijin Minar' refers to a 'tongue of fire,' which further supports the idea that Iblis, like all jinn, was created from fire, not light, distinguishing him from angels.

What is the concept of 'Istisna' in Arabic grammar, and how does it relate to the devil's refusal to prostrate?

In Arabic grammar, 'Istisna' refers to the structure of exception sentences. 'Istisna Muttasil' is when the excluded is of the same type as the rest of the group, while 'Istisna Munfasil' is when the excluded is of a different type. The sentence 'All the angels prostrated except Iblis' is an example of 'Istisna Munfasil,' indicating that Iblis is not the same as the angels.

What does the speaker mean by 'Illa' being translated as 'Walakin' in the context of Iblis's refusal to prostrate?

The speaker explains that in the case of the sentence 'All the angels bowed down except Iblis,' the word 'illa' (except) can be interpreted as 'but' to show that Iblis is distinct from the angels. Thus, the correct translation would be 'All the angels prostrated, but the devil did not.'

What does the Qur'an say about the creation of jinn?

The Qur'an states that jinn were created from fire, as mentioned in Surah Ar-Rahman ('And the jinn were created from a flame of fire') and in Surah Al-Hijr, which says, 'And the jinn We created before from scorching fire.'

How does the distinction between jinn and angels relate to the verse about prostration to Adam?

The distinction is highlighted in the verse 'All the angels prostrated except Iblis,' where Iblis's refusal to prostrate is explained by his nature as a jinn, which is different from the angels who were created from light and obeyed Allah's command.

What role do exception sentences ('Istisna') play in understanding the nature of Iblis?

The use of exception sentences in Arabic grammar, such as 'Illa' in the verse 'All the angels bowed down except Iblis,' shows that Iblis is not an angel but a separate entity, specifically a jinn. The structure of the sentence highlights that Iblis belongs to a different category than the angels.