0 Why did Iblis say he was better than the one that Allah created out of clay?

Lo! it is those who disbelieve in the Hereafter who name the angels with the names of females. 53:27

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Why did Iblis say he was better than the one that Allah created out of clay?


Because Allah created him out of fire.

I [Iblis] am better than him. Thou createdst me of fire, whilst him Thou didst create of clay. 38:76

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