The Magnification of Iblis When He Is Cursed

Question:
Is this statement correct: that if one curses Iblis, he becomes arrogant and haughty?

Answer:
Yes, it is reported that if he is cursed, he becomes arrogant and haughty. This is because a person constantly occupying himself with cursing Iblis is not required to do so, for Allah has already cursed him and the matter is concluded. So, constantly occupying yourself with cursing Iblis, while not blaming yourself when you do something wrong—some people, when they commit a sin or make a mistake, direct their curse at Iblis, but they do not repent, nor do they hold themselves accountable or review their actions. This is not permissible; a person must hold himself accountable. As for Iblis, he is already cursed, cursed by the curse of Allah and the curse of His messengers and angels. So, occupying yourself with cursing Iblis is not required. What is required is that you repent from sins and disobedience, and turn back from the error. But if you curse him, he rejoices in it. He says, "You did not occupy yourself with me, you did not curse me except because I harmed you, and I occupied you to the point that you became angry with me," or something similar, and he rejoices in this.