0 Which of the angels refused to bow down to Adam?

Which of the angels refused to bow down to Adam?


Iblis

We said unto the angels: Prostrate yourselves before Adam, they fell prostrate, all save Iblis. He demurred through pride, and so became a disbeliever. 2:34

We created you then fashioned you, then told the angels: Fall ye prostrate before Adam! And they fell prostrate, all save Iblis, who was not of those who make prostration. 7:11

When thy Lord said unto the angels: Lo! I am about to create a mortal out of mire, And when I have fashioned him and breathed into him of My Spirit, then fall down before him prostrate, When I'm done with that, fall down before him prostrate. The angels fell down prostrate, every one, Saving Iblis. Quran 38:71-74

The angels prostrate themselves before Adam, but Iblis refuses.

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