What was Iblis's name before he refused God's command to prostrate to Adam (peace be upon him)?
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Iblis's name was "Azazil." He was among the noblest of angels, possessing four wings, before he became Iblis. Among his other names were Al-Harith and Al-Hakam, and his kunya was Abu Murrah, and it was also said Abu al-Karubin.
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