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Iblis's Predestinarian Defense and Remembrance of God in Elahi Nameh
In Attar's Elahi Nameh, the encounter between Moses and Iblis on Mount Sinai illustrates a complex view of Iblis often found in Sufi literature. When questioned by Moses about his refusal to bow to Adam, Iblis argues from a predestinarian perspective, claiming that his rejection was predetermined by God's absolute will and power. Furthermore, despite his cursed state, Iblis asserts an unbreakable connection to the Divine, stating that he can never forget God, thereby maintaining a tragic, eternal awareness of his Creator even in separation.
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Updated 2026-07-03
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