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Did Iblis know about the Day of Judgment (the Day of Resurrection) at the time of the revelation of verses 10 to 18 of Surat Al-A'raf?

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It is apparent from the verses that Iblis knew about the Hereafter and the coming of the Hour, and he asked Allah to prolong his life until the Day of Resurrection, as stated in His saying: "He said, 'Then defer my death until the Day they are resurrected'" (Al-A'raf: 14), and His saying: "He said, 'My Lord, then defer my death until the Day they are resurrected'" (Al-Hijr: 36). This Day is the Day of Recompense (Judgment) as is clear from Allah's saying to Iblis: "And indeed, upon you is the curse until the Day of Recompense" (Al-Hijr: 35).

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