This debate resulted in two positions, at each gained substantial support by Muslim scholars.

Iblis is arguably implicitly mentioned in Surah 21:29 (al-'anbiya), claiming divinity for himself by inviting humans and jinn to follow egoistic desires (nafs). This interpretation is shared, among others, by Tabari, Suyuti, al-Nasafi, and al-Maturidi:

"And whosoever among them would say, "Truly I am a god apart from Him," such will We requite with Hell. Thus do We requite the wrongdoers."

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