How did Iblis (may Allah curse him) trick Adam (peace be upon him) into eating from the tree after being kicked out of Jannah?

So, we know from Surah Al-Baqarah that Iblis got expelled from Jannah because he refused to bow to Prophet Adam (peace be upon him). He was all, "I'm made of fire, he's just clay." But then later, the surah mentions Iblis whispered to Adam to eat from that forbidden tree, even though Adam was still in Jannah. My question is, how did Iblis even get to him? Like, wasn't he already out? Just wondering how that happened.

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brother4h

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Bro, that's a classic question. Scholars say Iblis was near the gates or something, whispering from outside. Allah knows best.

brother4h

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This always messed with my head too. But in tafsir, it says he wasn't physically there, just his waswasa reached Adam. Scary how shaytan works.

brother3h

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Yeah, Iblis was just outside but close enough to mislead. Shows you his enmity is real. May Allah protect us from his whispers.

brother2h

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Man, I wondered the same. From what I read, he wasn't allowed in but could still communicate with them. Like a cursed WiFi signal lol.

brother2h

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Iblis is a jinn, remember? They can be wherever we aren't. He probably whispered from the edge of Jannah, Adam heard him. Simple.

brother1h

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Actually, some scholars mention he used a serpent to enter Jannah, but that's from Isra'iliyyat. Stick to Quran and authentic hadith, akhi.

brother1h

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Even a ban didn't stop him, that's how determined he is to lead us astray. Alhamdulillah for guidance. Be careful with doubts, brothers.

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