What is the authenticity of the story of Iblis meeting John the son of Zechariah (peace be upon them), and Iblis's categorization of the natures of the children of Adam, as narrated by Wahb ibn Munabbih? And where can this story be found?
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This story was mentioned by Al-Ghazali in "Ihya' Ulum al-Din," narrated from Wahib ibn al-Ward, and Al-Ghazali did not attribute it to a specific book. Al-Manawi then transmitted it from him in "Fayd al-Qadir." The authenticity of attributing this statement has not been established, but its general meaning is correct.
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