What was Shaytan’s first name before being banished from Jannah?
Answer:
Imam Ibn Abi Hatim, Imam Bayhaqi (rahimahumallah) and others have recorded the following statement of Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) with a sound chain:
“Iblis’s name was ‘Azazil (عزازيل) and he was from among the noble Angels…”
(Tafsir Ibn Abi Hatim, Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Surah: Al Baqarah, Verse: 34, Shu’abul Iman, Hadith: 144)
The narration in question is suitable to quote as the statement of Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma).
Note:
Names other than ‘Azazil have also been reported.
(Refer: Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Surah Al Baqarah, Verse: 34 and Fathul Bari, before Hadith: 3268)
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
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