#Adam and Iblees

[tabutesakina]

The Creation of Adam (AS): A Being of Free Will and Divine Knowledge

In the celestial realm, Allah (SWT) created Adam (AS) from clay, a being distinct from the angels and the jinn. Unlike the angels, Adam (AS) was endowed with free will, the ability to learn, and the capacity to understand the Ayaat of Allah. While angels were created from light and remained in absolute obedience, Adam (AS) had the ability to choose. The jinn, on the other hand, were created from fire and also possessed free will, but unlike humans, they were not given a portion from Allah’s Amr (Divine Command). This Divine Soul (Ruh) that was blown into Adam (AS) made him distinct, elevating him above the jinn despite their longer existence.

The Teaching of Divine Names

Allah (SWT) tested Adam (AS) by teaching him the names of all things, a knowledge beyond the grasp of the angels (Quran 2:31-33). However, according to the Shia traditions, this knowledge was not limited to worldly concepts; Adam (AS) was taught the names of the 14 Infallibles (AS)—Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Lady Fatimah (AS), and the 12 Imams (AS). Their divine light (noor) was created before all existence, and they were the true bearers of divine wisdom.

Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (AS) explains: "Allah taught Adam the names of Muhammad, Ali, Fatimah, Hasan, Husayn, and the Imams from their progeny. When Adam sought forgiveness, he called upon these names, and Allah accepted his repentance."

Adam (AS) was given a portion from Allah’s Amr, which made him distinct from the jinn. However, above all creations were the Uli’l Amr (those who possess complete Amr of Allah), the exalted ones whom all of creation was commanded to obey.

Iblees: The Arrogance that Led to Rejection

Iblees, a jinn who had ascended among the ranks of angels due to his worship and knowledge, was commanded to prostrate before Adam (AS). Yet, arrogance blinded him. He refused, arguing: "I am better than him; You created me from fire, and him from clay." (Quran 7:12)

The True Measure of Worth

Allah (SWT) responded to Iblees' arrogance, saying: "What prevented you from prostrating when I commanded you? Are you arrogant, or do you consider yourself among the Aliyeen (the exalted ones)?" (Quran 38:75)

The term Aliyeen refers to those exalted in rank—the 14 Infallibles (AS). Iblees, in his ignorance, failed to recognize that true superiority lay not in material composition but in submission to divine wisdom.

Adam (AS) Descends: A Mission for Humanity Begins

After being deceived by Iblees, Adam (AS) and Hawwa (Eve) ate from the forbidden tree. Realizing their error, they turned to Allah (SWT) in repentance: "Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves. If You do not forgive us and have mercy on us, we will surely be among the losers." (Quran 7:23)

Allah accepted their repentance and sent them to Earth with a divine mission—to establish guidance for future generations. Adam (AS) was made Allah’s khalifa (vicegerent) on Earth, a position that foreshadowed the coming of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his Ahl al-Bayt (AS).

The Light of Muhammad (PBUH) in Adam’s Lineage

According to Imam Ali (AS): "From Adam to Nuh, from Nuh to Ibrahim, and from Ibrahim to Ismail, Allah carried the Noor of Muhammad (PBUH) through the most purified lineages, safeguarding it until it was perfected in Abdul Muttalib and Abdullah."

Adam (AS) was given this Noor and carried it in his back, out of respect never sleeping so as not to turn his back to it. He expressed this to Allah, and so Allah placed the Noor in his forehead. This Noor traveled through righteous lineages until it was finally revealed in Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), along with Imam Ali (AS), Lady Fatimah (AS), Imam Hasan (AS), Imam Husayn (AS), and the nine Imams from his lineage, culminating in Imam al-Mahdi (AS).

The Eternal Struggle: Iblees' Vow and Allah's Promise

Iblees, humiliated and enraged, negotiated with Allah (SWT), requesting time until the Day of Judgment. Allah granted him reprieve but only until a waqt-e-muayyan (appointed time) (Quran 15:38). Once his terms were fulfilled, Iblees revealed his true intention, vowing: "I will surely sit on Your straight path. Then I will come at them from their front, from their back, from their right, and from their left, and You will find most of them ungrateful." (Quran 7:16-17)

He swore to attack humanity from all directions, sitting on the Sirat al-Mustaqeem (Straight Path) itself to force them astray. He claimed he would mislead all children of Adam, but Allah (SWT) responded: "You will have no authority over My sincere servants (the Saliheen)." (Quran 15:39-42)

The Saliheen are the Infallibles (AS) and those who follow in their footsteps—prophets and the true believers of Ahlul Bayt (AS).

The Arrival of the Final Guide: A Call to Obedience

As history unfolded, the prophecies of Adam (AS) materialized. The Noor that had been safeguarded across generations was finally manifested in Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). His mission was clear: to guide all nations and remind them of the covenant made with Adam (AS).

The Quran confirms this divine expectation: "When a Messenger comes to them from Allah confirming what is with them, a party of those who were given the Scripture throw away the Book of Allah behind their backs as if they did not know." (Quran 2:101)

But true believers, those who understood their history, recognized that salvation lay in following the Final Prophet (PBUH) and his Ahl al-Bayt (AS).

Imam Ali (AS) declared: "We are the rope of Allah. Whoever holds fast to us will never be lost."

Lessons for Humanity

Free Will is a Trust: Adam (AS) was given knowledge and choice. His story teaches us to use free will for divine obedience.

Obedience Determines Superiority: Iblees thought fire was superior to clay, but Allah honors submission, not material form.

Guidance is Predestined: The arrival of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his family (AS) was planned from the beginning. True salvation lies in their obedience.

Conclusion

The story of Adam (AS) is not just a tale of creation but a blueprint of divine guidance. From the very beginning, Allah (SWT) ordained the lineage of the Final Prophet (PBUH), ensuring that humanity always had access to the path of righteousness. Those who seek salvation must recognize that the legacy of Adam (AS) is completed in Muhammad (PBUH) and his Ahl al-Bayt (AS).

"And hold firmly to the rope of Allah, all together, and do not become divided." (Quran 3:103)

[emamessentials]

Our disaster will be worse than Iblees’s disaster. He didn’t prostrate to Adam AS and yet we fail to prostrate to Allah سُبْحَانَهُوَتَعَالَى 💔

[repentingxnafs]

❝ iblees refused to Bow to Adam عليه السلام and was cursed,

Today People refused to Pray the daily 5 Prayers,

Now Tell me how You’re Better than iblees ? ❞

—Ustadh Abu Ousayd al-Haddad حفظه الله

[quranwithsehar]

It is said that after prophethood began, the first command given was about Namaaz. Hazrat Jibreel AS came and taught how to pray and do wuzu, and the order was to pray two rakaat in the morning and evening. It didn't start with five daily prayers all at once, but rather with a small beginning.

Imagine the desert of Arabia, a nation deeply involved in idol worship. In such a time, Allah sent His angel to the best among them, granting him prophethood and the responsibility to spread the message.

The first thing they were taught was to pray. They weren't given orders about charity, jihad, or anything else, nor were they told not to listen to music or how to raise children, or even what not to eat. There was no prohibition at the start, just one task: keep yourselves clean and pray two rakaat of prayer, once in the morning and once in the evening. That's it!

What do we do? When we join an Islamic school or take a Quran course, we often rush home on the first day and immediately start telling our parents about all the wrong practices they are following. We tell our sisters that their nail polish is forbidden, and we tell our cousins how shaping their eyebrows or not wearing a headscarf will lead them to hell. Within 24 hours of listening to an Islamic lecture, we start giving verdicts on what others shouldn't be doing and how they are making mistakes.

By doing this, we start many arguments and upset a lot of people. We engage in debates, and in the end, we defend our points with flushed faces and shaky voices, thinking that the opposition we face is the same as what the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) faced, or that every follower of the truth must endure such challenges. We end up seeing ourselves as victims, while labeling our family members as misguided.

When you preach Islam by giving speeches, passing judgments, and pointing out others' mistakes, this has nothing to do with the way the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) spread Islam. The Prophet (PBUH) didn’t spread Islam by criticizing people, raising his voice, making them feel bad, or forcing them to follow Islam through anger. The Prophet (PBUH) started spreading Islam — not by forbidding things, but by encouraging people to do something positive: keep themselves clean and pray.

When we come back from Islamic schools or courses, the first thing we do is criticize people's appearances and actions. We point out whose pants are too long, who doesn’t have a beard, or who isn’t covering themselves properly. Our focus starts with things that were introduced much later in Islam.

What we need to learn is that if we truly want to connect someone to the religion, we should first introduce them to an act of worship, something they can do. The time to forbid things will come, but not yet. First, we should gain proper knowledge ourselves, and then, when this act of worship starts bringing light into their life, we can gradually guide them toward the things they should avoid.

But we don’t do this. We start with criticism. Why? Because we focus on feeling superior. We want to say something different in gatherings, show people that we know more, and tell them they are wrong according to religion. This gives us a sense of satisfaction, but it’s actually pride in our knowledge. This is the same pride that Iblees had when he refused to bow to Adam.

Our goal should be to guide people toward Islam, not to push them away. We should think, "This person is in darkness, and I want to connect them with Allah's light, just as I was guided by Allah." We should approach them with kindness, making sure that none of our words hurt their feelings. They should not feel distant from religion after seeing us. Our words about Islam should inspire them, not push them away.

This is how you spread Islam with love, gentleness, and kindness. Unfortunately, it’s often those who have limited knowledge of religion who end up pushing entire groups of people away from Islam by focusing only on criticism, instead of connecting them with Allah.

[wordofprophet]

Be Confident But Not Arrogant ⭐

Confidence is important, but when it transforms into pride and arrogance like Iblees, it becomes destructive.

In the story of Iblees and Adam (AS), we see how Iblees's arrogance led to his downfall, while Adam (AS) humbly sought forgiveness from Allah for his mistake.

It serves as a powerful reminder that everything we have, including our looks and possessions, is a blessing from Allah, not something to take pride in.

Instead, we should remain humble, recognizing that our successes and blessings come from Allah's grace.

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[julaibib]

Salam,

one of my biggest weaknesses is extramarital sex.

I know that zina is a big sin, but I don't know how bad it is.

I believe that if I am aware of how bad this sin is, it will make me stop zina.

I also belive that many people today struggle with this problem. But at the same time, however, this sin is underestimated.

I would appreciate it if you could tell me something about it.

I wish you and your family a blessed Ramadan and a blessed time in the last days of this month.

You must know the punishment of zina, as it is one of the greatest sins,Imaam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) said: I do not know of any sin after murder that is worse than zina,

Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah have mercy on him) said: 

Zina encompasses all the characteristics of evil: lack of religious commitment, loss of piety, loss of chivalry, lack of protective jealousy (gheerah). You will not find any adulterer who is pious, or keeps his promises, or speaks truthfully, or is a good friend, or has complete protective jealousy towards his family. Treachery, lying, betrayal, lack of modesty, lack of awareness that Allah is always watching, lack of chivalry, loss of protective jealousy from the heart – these are the effects and implications of zina. 

Beware of mixing with those whom you are not permitted to mix with, for zina only happens as a result of that. You must pay attention to your conscience and do not pay attention to the whispers of the Shaytan when he tries to make zina look attractive and to make this crime seem insignificant. The Shaytan has sworn by Allah’s Glory that he will mislead the sons of Adam. Allah says

“[Iblees (Satan)] said: ‘By Your Might, then I will surely, mislead them all,Except Your chosen slaves amongst them (i.e. faithful, obedient, true believers of Islamic Monotheism)’[Saad 38:82]

So you have to pray a great deal for forgiveness, repent and make du’aa’. You have to pray regularly and pray a great deal, and strive to be humble and focused in prayer,

You must strive to get married soon, as it is obligatory for you

[allahlovesyou]

And [mention] when We said to the angels, "Prostrate to Adam," and they prostrated, except for Iblees.

He said, "Should I prostrate to one You created from clay?" [Iblees] said, "Do You see this one whom You have honored above me? If You delay me [i.e., my death] until the Day of Resurrection, I will surely destroy his descendants, except for a few."

[Allāh] said, "Go, for whoever of them follows you, indeed Hell will be the recompense of [all of] you - an ample recompense. And incite [to senselessness] whoever you can among them with your voice and assault them with your horses and foot soldiers and become a partner in their wealth and their children and promise them."

But Satan does not promise them except delusion. Indeed, over My [believing] servants there is for you no authority. And sufficient is your Lord as Disposer of affairs.

[ynx1]

Those who are jealous will be humiliated by Allah

Subhannah Allah

Like Iblees was jealous of Adam and look at Iblees now!

Surah Falaaq

‎وَمِن شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ ٥

and from the evil of an envier when they envy.”

May Allah protect us from the envied and their evil Ameen

[salahontime]

Ever wondered why Prophet Muhammad ﷺ asked us to recite Surah Al-Kahf every Friday?

This surah has four stories in it, let’s explore what lessons can be learned from them:

1.The people of the cave

It’s the story of young men who lived in a disbelieving town, so they decided to migrate for the sake of Allah and run away. Allah rewards them with mercy in the cave and protection from the sun – they woke up and found the entire village believers.

Lesson: Trial of faith

2.The owner of two gardens

A story of a man whom Allah blessed with two beautiful gardens, but the man forgot to thank the one who blessed him with everything and he even dared to doubt Allah regarding the afterlife. So his garden was destroyed – he regretted, but was too late & his regret did not benefit him.

Lesson: Trial of wealth

3.Musa (AS) and Khidr (AS)

When Musa (AS) was asked “who’s the most knowledgeable of the people of Earth?” Musa (AS) said that it was him as he assumed he was the only prophet on Earth at the time. But Allah revealed to him that there’s someone who knows more than him about certain things. Musa (AS) traveled looking for him learned how divine wisdom can sometimes be hidden in matters which we perceive as bad.

Lesson: Trial of knowledge

4.Dhul-Qarnayn

Allah mentions the story of a great king who was given knowledge and power travelling the world helping people and spreading all that’s good. He was able to overcome the problem of Yajooj-Majooj by building a massive dam with the help of people whom he could not even understand.

Lesson: Trial of power

In the middle of the surah, Allah mentions Iblees as the one who stirs these trials:

And when We said to the angels, “Prostrate to Adam,” and they prostrated, except for Iblees. He was of the jinn & departed from the command of his Lord. Then will you take him and his descendants as allies other than Me while they are enemies to you? Wretched it is for the wrongdoers as an exchange. 18:150

Abu Darda (RA) narrates that the prophet ﷺ said: He who memorizes the first ten verses of Surah Al Kahf will be protected from the trial of the Dajjal. In another narration, it is the last ten verses of Surah Al-Kahf. (Muslim)

[revindicatedbyhistory-moved]

read ur tags abt whether islam has a conception of satan. it does! pardon my phrasing im having trouble phrasing it well in english.

okay so theres: iblees [one of the jinn, a separate race created from smokeless fire, who was ordered to prostrate before adam and refused and was thus removed from paradise] and shayateen [refers to evil jinn and humans]. iblees is referred to as a shaytaan but the terms are not interchangeable. jinn are also not necessarily evil but all shayateen are considered to be evil. so. yeah. [source: sunni muslim 👍]

interesting thank u

[shaykhpodpics]

PodQuran: Chapter 2 - Al Baqarah, Verses 30-34 –

“And when your Lord said to the angels, "Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive authority." They said, "Will You place upon it one who causes corruption therein and sheds blood, while we exalt You with praise and declare Your perfection?" He [Allah] said, "Indeed, I know that which you do not know." And He taught Adam the names - all of them. Then He showed them to the angels and said, "Inform Me of the names of these, if you are truthful." They said, "Exalted are You; we have no knowledge except what You have taught us. Indeed, it is You who is the Knowing, the Wise." He said, "O Adam, inform them of their names." And when he had informed them of their names, He said, "Did I not tell you that I know the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth? And I know what you reveal and what you have concealed." And [mention] when We said to the angels, "Prostrate before Adam"; so they prostrated, except for Iblees. He refused and was arrogant and became of the disbelievers.”

These verses outline the purpose of mankind, namely, representing Allah, the Exalted, on Earth. This involves using the blessings one has been granted in ways pleasing to Him, as outlined in the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. Muslims must fulfill their roles as the ambassadors of Allah, the Exalted, so that the true face of Islam is shown to the world. This became a duty on every muslim the moment they consciously accepted Islam as their faith. The same way a king would not be pleased with their disobedient ambassador, neither will Allah, the Exalted, be pleased with those muslims who fail to represent Him correctly. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 30:

“And when your Lord said to the angels, "Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive authority."…”

The fact that no worldly authority ever lasts on the Earth, a muslim must therefore not delay fulfilling their role as the ambassador of Allah, the Exalted, to a later stage in their life they may not reach.

As indicated by verse 30, when one fails to fulfil their purpose of representing Allah, the Exalted, on Earth, it will cause them to misuse the blessings they have been granted. As a result, they will violate the rights of Allah, the Exalted, and people. This only leads to corruption within society. Only when one sincerely obeys Allah, the Exalted, by using the blessings they have been granted in ways pleasing to Him, as outlined in the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, will they fulfill the rights of Allah, the Exalted, and people. This will cause the spread of peace and justice within society. Behaving in this manner is how one praises and declares the perfection of Allah, the Exalted, on Earth. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 30:

“And when your Lord said to the angels, "Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive authority." They said, "Will You place upon it one who causes corruption therein and sheds blood, while we exalt You with praise and declare Your perfection?"…”

The response of the Angels was not a criticism of the plan of Allah, the Exalted, as they are purified of behaving in such a manner. They were simply admitting their lack of knowledge and understanding on the purpose of the creation of mankind. Admitting one’s lack of knowledge and understanding is an important aspect of humility. No matter how much knowledge one may possess it will always be small compared to what they could learn. Chapter 12 Yusuf, verse 76:

“…but over every possessor of knowledge is one [more] knowing.”

Admitting one’s ignorance is also an important aspect of teaching and guiding others. One should never be shy to admit that they lack knowledge, as intentionally providing incorrect knowledge to others can lead to sins. This has been indicated in a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2674. This humility of the Angels is further highlighted in the later verses of this chapter. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 32:

“They said, "Exalted are You; we have no knowledge except what You have taught us. Indeed, it is You who is the Knowing, the Wise."”

Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 30:

“And when your Lord said to the angels, "Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive authority." They said, "Will You place upon it one who causes corruption therein and sheds blood, while we exalt You with praise and declare Your perfection?"…”

The reaction of the Angels also highlights their love and obedience for Allah, the Exalted. They did not desire for anyone within the creation to disobey Allah, the Exalted. They instead desired for all the creation to sincerely obey Him, just like they did. Chapter 66 At Tahrim, verse 6:

“…they [the angels] do not disobey Allāh in what He commands them but do what they are commanded.”

Adopting this type of guarded jealousy of the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, is something muslims must adopt. They should not allow themselves nor others to disobey Him. They should strive hard to sincerely obey Him, by using the blessings He has granted them in ways pleasing to Him, as outlined in the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, and sincerely repent whenever they happen to commit sins. Sincere repentance involves feeling guilty, seeking the forgiveness of Allah, the Exalted, and anyone who has been wronged, as long as this will not lead to further trouble, sincerely promising to avoid committing the same or similar sin again and making up for any rights which have been violated in respect to Allah, the Exalted, and people. They should also gently command good and forbid evil according to the manners and etiquettes taught by Islam. Just like the Angels spoke up against the potential disobedience mankind could commit, muslims must speak up against the disobedience of others, especially their relatives. One must remember that a rotten apple will always corrupt others, as people adopt the characteristics of their companions. This has been warned in a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 5534. Therefore, if one ignores the disobedience of others, even if they sincerely obey Allah, the Exalted, then eventually they will be affected negatively by their behaviour. This has been warned in a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2686. Only when one commands good and forbids evil correctly will they be protected from the negative effects of the disobedient and pardoned on the Day of Judgment. Chapter 7 Al A'raf, verse 164:

"And when a community among them said, "Why do you advise [or warn] a people whom Allāh is [about] to destroy or to punish with a severe punishment?" they [the advisors] said, "To be absolved before your Lord and perhaps they may fear Him.""

But if one only cares about themself and ignores the actions of others, it is feared that the negative effects of others may well lead to their misguidance.

Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 30:

“And when your Lord said to the angels, "Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive authority." They said, "Will You place upon it one who causes corruption therein and sheds blood, while we exalt You with praise and declare Your perfection?" He [Allah] said, "Indeed, I know that which you do not know."”

It is important to note that this verse makes it clear that asking questions to someone in authority and superiority is acceptable in Islam, as long as good manners are shown. Allah, the Exalted, did not become angry with the response of the Angels, even though He had full right to become angry, as His knowledge, wisdom and will cannot be understood nor fathomed by any other. This completely contradicts the attitude of many muslims who advocate the importance of completely and utterly obeying one’s spiritual teacher in every situation without question. This incorrect attitude was only formed by those who desire leadership and superiority over others. If Allah, the Exalted, being the Lord of the worlds, did not get annoyed by the Angels question, then how can any mortal and weak creature become annoyed at someone questioning them? The correct attitude was understood and acted upon by the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, the guides of mankind. They would regularly question each other whenever they disagreed over a matter, even if they were questioning someone considered senior to themself. But in every case they maintained respect and good manners when they did so. A very famous example is when many Companions, including Umar Ibn Khattab, questioned the first Caliph of Islam, Abu Bakr Siddique, may Allah be pleased with them, regarding his decision to fight the muslims who refused to donate the obligatory charity. Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with him, was not offended by being questioned, he simply explained his reasoning to them and they accepted it after the matter was clarified to them. This has been discussed in Hadiths found in Sahih Bukhari, numbers 7284 and 7285. Muslims must therefore avoid those people who advocate such strange and non-Islamic concepts and instead adopt an attitude whereby they question others in a respectful manner in order to obtain beneficial knowledge. This has been indicated in Chapter 12 Yusuf, verse 7:

“Certainly were there in Joseph and his brothers signs for those who ask.”

Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 30:

“…They said, "Will You place upon it one who causes corruption therein and sheds blood, while we exalt You with praise and declare Your perfection?" He [Allah] said, "Indeed, I know that which you do not know."”

Generally speaking, it is always important for a muslim to understand and accept their very limited knowledge and foresight when dealing with life and what it brings. They must understand that Allah, the Exalted, chooses the best things for them according to His infinite knowledge, not according to the very limited knowledge or desires of people. The duty of a muslim is to simply remain sincerely obedient to Him, by showing patience in times of difficulties, which involves avoiding complaining verbally or physically and maintaining one’s sincere obedience to Him, and by showing gratitude in times of ease, which involves using the blessings one has been granted in ways pleasing to Him. The one who behaves in this manner will travel through each situation with peace of mind and blessings. This has been advised in a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 7500. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 216:

“…But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you. And Allah knows, while you know not.”

In addition, instead of showing anger towards His Angels, Allah, the Exalted, reminded them of His infinite knowledge and wisdom and hinted that He would reveal the reason of creating something which had the potential to disobey Him. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 31:

“And He taught Adam the names - all of them…”

The specific knowledge granted to the Holy Prophet Adam, peace be upon him, has not been mentioned as it is not required to learn lessons from this event. This is an important lesson to understand when studying religious knowledge. One must seek and question in order to gain knowledge but their seeking and questioning must be on topics which are relevant and beneficial to them. Put simply, if a particular topic or issue will be questioned about on Judgement Day, such as donating the obligatory charity, one must seek out and act upon this knowledge. But if something will not be questioned about on Judgement Day, such as the specific knowledge granted to the Holy Prophet Adam, peace be upon him, then they should avoid seeking this knowledge, as it is not relevant to them.

The thing to note is that Allah, the Exalted, granted the Holy Prophet Adam, peace be upon him, useful knowledge. The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, has advised in a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2645, that when Allah, the Exalted, desires good for someone He grants them Islamic knowledge. Each person must follow in the footsteps of their ancestor, the Holy Prophet Adam, peace be upon him, by seeking and acting on useful knowledge, both worldly and religious, so that they benefit themself and others in both worlds.

Allah, the Exalted, then explained the purpose of creating mankind to the Angels after they had previously questioned it. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verses 30-31:

“They said, "Will You place upon it one who causes corruption therein and sheds blood, while we exalt You with praise and declare Your perfection?" He [Allah] said, "Indeed, I know that which you do not know." And He taught Adam the names - all of them. Then He showed them to the angels and said, "Inform Me of the names of these, if you are truthful."”

By granting knowledge to mankind, Allah, the Exalted, has favored them over many of His other creatures, as it is the source of recognizing Him and sincerely obeying Him. This involves using the blessings one has been granted in ways pleasing to Him, as outlined in the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. Even though humans have the ability to commit great acts of evil yet through the knowledge granted to them, they also have the ability to rise above the level of animals in order to fulfil their role as the ambassadors of Allah, the Exalted. It is this characteristic that gives humans their superiority. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verses 31-33:

“And He taught Adam the names - all of them. Then He showed them to the angels and said, "Inform Me of the names of these, if you are truthful." They said, "Exalted are You; we have no knowledge except what You have taught us. Indeed, it is You who is the Knowing, the Wise." He said, "O Adam, inform them of their names." And when he had informed them of their names…”

This superiority has been indicated in the next few verses, where the Angels were commanded to prostrate to the Holy Prophet Adam, peace be upon him, out of respect of what Allah, the Exalted, had granted him, namely, knowledge. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 34:

“And [mention] when We said to the angels, "Prostrate before Adam"…”

When Allah, the Exalted, questioned the Angels, they demonstrated their humility by admitting their lack of knowledge and added that the source of all knowledge is none other than Allah, the Exalted. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verses 31-33:

“And He taught Adam the names - all of them. Then He showed them to the angels and said, "Inform Me of the names of these, if you are truthful." They said, "Exalted are You; we have no knowledge except what You have taught us. Indeed, it is You who is the Knowing, the Wise." He said, "O Adam, inform them of their names." And when he had informed them of their names, He said, "Did I not tell you that I know the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth?...””

As mentioned earlier, admitting one’s lack of knowledge is a sign of wisdom and must be adopted by all in order to prevent the deadly sin of pride, an atom’s worth of which is enough to take someone to Hell. This has been warned in a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 265. Pride prevents one from accepting the truth when it is presented to them by others and it involves looking down upon others. Both elements are foolish as the truth is required to rightly guide people and therefore must be accepted at all times and as the ultimate end of each person is unknown, it is foolish to look down upon others. No matter what knowledge or status one obtains, it is only possible through the mercy of Allah, the Exalted, in the form of inspiration, knowledge, strength and the opportunity to obtain a successful outcome. Therefore, one must acknowledge their weakness and the favour of Allah, the Exalted, on them instead of adopting pride. In addition, admitting one’s ignorance is also necessary in order to avoid misguiding others.

The Angels also mentioned the infinite knowledge and wisdom of Allah, the Exalted. It is important to note that wisdom aids one to use their knowledge in the correct manner. When a person adopts wisdom, they will use their knowledge correctly so that they benefit themself and others in both worlds. One should always bear in mind that knowledge is only beneficial and useful for oneself and others when it is used correctly. The mentioning of the divine knowledge and wisdom of Allah, the Exalted, indicates that the choice of creating a successive authority on Earth is rooted in knowledge and wisdom. This indicates that people have a purpose on this Earth, their presence on Earth is not random nor an accident. Chapter 51 Adh Dhariyat, verse 56:

“And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me.”

Understanding this reality will aid one to strive to fulfil their purpose on this Earth, which is to sincerely obey Allah, the Exalted. This involves using the blessings one has been granted in ways pleasing to Him, as outlined in the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. The one who strives to fulfill their purpose will ensure all their activities, worldly or religious, to be rooted in their purpose. This will ensure every action and word they speak will aid them to fulfil their purpose on Earth. The one who fulfils their purpose will lead a meaningful and purposeful existence on Earth, which will lead to peace of mind and body in both worlds. Chapter 16 An Nahl, verse 97:

"Whoever does righteousness, whether male or female, while he is a believer - We will surely cause him to live a good life, and We will surely give them their reward [in the Hereafter] according to the best of what they used to do."

Whereas, the one who ignores their purpose will lead an aimless and pointless existence in this world, even if they achieve much worldly success. Just like an object which fails to fulfil its primary reason of creation is labelled a failure, even if it possesses many other good features, so will the invention named human be labelled a failure if they fail to fulfil their purpose of creation. Ignoring one’s purpose will cause them to misuse the blessings they have been granted, which in turn leads to stress, anxiety and difficulties in both worlds. Chapter 20 Taha, verses 124-126:

"And whoever turns away from My remembrance - indeed, he will have a depressed [i.e., difficult] life, and We will gather [i.e., raise] him on the Day of Resurrection blind." He will say, "My Lord, why have you raised me blind while I was [once] seeing?" [Allāh] will say, "Thus did Our signs come to you, and you forgot [i.e., disregarded] them; and thus will you this Day be forgotten.""

Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 33:

“He said, "O Adam, inform them of their names." And when he had informed them of their names…”

Generally speaking, this verse reminds muslims the importance of sharing useful knowledge. One must never hoard their knowledge as this reduces its positive effect in the lives of all people. One only needs to turn the pages of history to observe that those who shared their useful knowledge with others became known as the teachers of mankind whereas, those who greedily hoarded their knowledge were forgotten by history.

Allah, the Exalted, then reminds the Angels that His infinite knowledge and wisdom is beyond the understanding of creatures. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 33:

“He said, "O Adam, inform them of their names." And when he had informed them of their names, He said, "Did I not tell you that I know the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth?...””

One must therefore trust the choices and decrees of Allah, the Exalted, regarding themself and their loved ones, even if the wisdoms behind them are hidden from them. They should firmly believe that Allah, the Exalted, decrees what is best for everyone involved and one’s duty is to simply maintain His obedience through both times of patience and gratitude, by using the blessings they have been granted in ways pleasing to Him. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 216:

“…But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you. And Allah knows, while you know not.”

Allah, the Exalted, then highlights a specific aspect of His knowledge. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 33:

“…He said, "Did I not tell you that I know the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth? And I know what you reveal and what you have concealed."”

Generally speaking, this is a powerful reminder for muslims to ensure that their inward intention and outward actions are directed at pleasing Allah, the Exalted. The foundation of Islam is one’s hidden intention. If this is corrupt, then all of one’s actions will be corrupt, even if they appear as good deeds. This has been indicated in a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 1. One must ensure they intend only to act and speak in order to please Allah, the Exalted, otherwise they will be told to gain their reward from the people they acted for on Judgement Day, which will not be possible. This has been warned in a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 3154. A sign of one’s good intention is that they do not desire nor expect any gratitude or payback from any person and only hope in reward from Allah, the Exalted. This attitude must be applied to all of one’s actions and speech, such as earning a livelihood and raising one’s children.

Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 33:

“…He said, "Did I not tell you that I know the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth? And I know what you reveal and what you have concealed."”

This statement was also a warning to the Devil that Allah, the Exalted, was fully aware of his hidden pride and jealousy for the Holy Prophet Adam, peace be upon him. He should have taken this opportunity and warning and sincerely repented to Allah, the Exalted. But as explained in the next verse, he failed to do this. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 34:

“And [mention] when We said to the angels, "Prostrate before Adam"; so they prostrated, except for Iblees. He refused and was arrogant and became of the disbelievers.”

A muslim must learn to make use of the repeated opportunities and second chances Allah, the Exalted, grants them before their time runs out. Every moment is a new chance to change one’s way for the better and must be seized as reaching tomorrow is not guaranteed. One is not expected to become a saint over night but they should take steps to improving their behaviour towards Allah, the Exalted, and the creation. This is achieved when one sincerely learns and acts on the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, so that they use the blessings they have been granted in ways pleasing to Allah, the Exalted. Chapter 16 An Nahl, verse 61:

“And if Allāh were to impose blame on the people for their wrongdoing, He would not have left upon it [the earth] any creature, but He defers them for a specified term. And when their term has come, they will not remain behind an hour, nor will they precede [it].”

Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 34:

“And [mention] when We said to the angels, "Prostrate before Adam"; so they prostrated…”

The Angels were commanded to prostrate to the Holy Prophet Adam, peace be upon him, out of respect of the knowledge and abilities Allah, the Exalted, had granted Him. As mentioned earlier, this indicates the superiority of knowledge over worship. The Angels had countless acts of worship in their credit but as the Holy Prophet Adam, peace be upon him, possessed knowledge, his rank was superior. One must therefore strive to prioritize gaining and acting on Islamic knowledge over excessive acts of worship, as the latter cannot even be done correctly without knowledge. Put simply, a few acts of worship completed according to knowledge is far superior to many acts of worship done in ignorance. In fact, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, once advised in a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 219, that learning a single verse of the Holy Quran is better than offering 100 cycles of voluntary prayer and learning a single topic of Islamic knowledge is better than offering 1000 cycles of voluntary prayer.

Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 34:

“And [mention] when We said to the angels, "Prostrate before Adam"; so they prostrated, except for Iblees. He refused and was arrogant and became of the disbelievers.”

Iblees, the Devil, was not an Angel but was from the Jinn. Chapter 18, verse 50.

“…except for Iblees. He was of the jinn”…

But due to his abundant acts of worship he was raised to the level of the Angels and the command to prostrate therefore included him also. The Devil adopted arrogance as he saw himself superior to the Holy Prophet Adam, peace be upon him. Chapter 7 Al A’raf, verse 12:

“[Allāh] said, "What prevented you from prostrating when I commanded you?" [The Devil] said, "I am better than him. You created me from fire and created him from clay [earth]."”

He arrogantly overlooked the fact that one’s outward appearance has no bearing on their rank. Ranks are decided by Allah, the Exalted, and the one who accepts Allah, the Exalted, as His Lord will not oppose this. The Devil was quick to judge the outward feature of the Holy Prophet Adam, peace be upon him, but ignored the knowledge Allah, the Exalted, had granted him. One must avoid this cherry picking attitude whereby they adopt a negative mindset. This attitude can cause one to always interpret things in a negative way, which in turn leads to further sins, such as backbiting, gossiping and slander. This is why the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, has advised in a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 4993, that thinking positively about others is an aspect of worshipping Allah, the Exalted, correctly.

In addition, a muslim must understand that outward appearances or worldly standards, such as wealth, ethnicity or gender, do not make one superior to others. Allah, the Exalted, has made it clear that superiority is directly connected to how much one fears Allah, the Exalted. This involves sincerely obeying Him so that one uses the blessings they have been granted in ways pleasing to Him as outlined in the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. Chapter 49 Al Hujurat, verse 13:

“…Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you…”

Due to his arrogance, the Devil, clearly did not fear Allah, the Exalted, and he is therefore not superior to the Holy Prophet Adam, peace be upon him, even if he was made from clay.

Pride is a deadly characteristic which must be avoided as it leads to destruction in both worlds. The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, has warned in a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 265, that even an atom’s worth of pride is enough to take a person to Hell. Pride causes one to reject the truth when it is presented to them, as it directly challenges their desires and as it did not come from. The Devil rejected the truth by directly challenging the high status Allah, the Exalted, granted the Holy Prophet Adam, peace be upon him. Pride also causes one to look down upon people, thinking they are superior to others. Both consequences of pride are foolish to adopt as the truth is needed for one to remain rightly guided in both worldly and religious matters. Therefore, it should be accepted irrespective of who it comes from, as the source of truth is none but Allah, the Exalted. Looking down upon others is extremely foolish as one is not aware of their own status nor the status of others in the sight of Allah, the Exalted. As the ultimate end of people in the hereafter is unknown, it is foolish to look down upon others, as one cannot guarantee they will leave this world with faith. In addition, every worldly blessing one possesses has been created and granted to them by none other than Allah, the Exalted, therefore He alone is the innate owner of all blessings. Being proud over something which in reality belongs to someone else is foolish, just like the person who boasts about someone else’s mansion. Pride therefore belongs only to Allah, the Exalted, and whoever tries to challenge Him will be punished in both worlds. This has been warned in a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 4090.

The other deadly characteristic adopted by the Devil was envy. Envy is a major sin as it directly challenges the allocation of blessings chosen by Allah, the Exalted. The envier behaves as if Allah, the Exalted, made a mistake granting a particular blessing to someone else instead of granting it to them. The Devil behaved as if the honor granted to the Holy Prophet Adam, peace be upon him, belonged to him. One must avoid envy by understanding that Allah, the Exalted, grants each person what is best for them and therefore they must concentrate on using the blessings they have been granted in ways pleasing to Him and not concern themself with what others have been granted. Chapter 42 Ash Shuraa, verse 27:

“And if Allāh had extended [excessively] provision for His servants, they would have committed tyranny throughout the earth. But He sends [it] down in an amount which He wills. Indeed He is, of His servants, Aware and Seeing.”

One must dislike the feeling of envy and never let it influence their speech or actions towards the envied person. If one behaves in this manner it is hoped they will be pardoned for their envy. It is important to note that wishing for similar things to what others have been granted without wishing for them to lose their blessings is lawful but disliked in worldly matters. If one must desire obtaining similar blessings others possess, they should be connected to religious blessings, such as useful knowledge and being charitable. This has been advised in a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 1896.

In addition, this incident also warns people against craving excessively for leadership and authority. The Devil desired the rank of being the representative of Allah, the Exalted, on Earth and felt he was more worthy of it. His extreme desire for this leadership pushed him towards disobeying Allah, the Exalted, and other negative traits, such as pride and envy. This is one of the reasons why the Holy Prophe Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, warned in a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2376, that craving for leadership and wealth is more destructive to a person’s faith than two hungry wolves that are set free on a herd of sheep. This is because craving excessively for these two things can easily push someone to disobeying Allah, the Exalted, when obtaining them, holding on to them and increasing them. It is always far safer to pursue lawful things according to one’s needs and responsibilities. Behaving in this manner saves a person from stress and potential punishment in both worlds.  

Furthermore, one must follow in the footsteps of the Angels who understood the reality of servanthood, namely, not to challenge the decrees of Allah, the Exalted, and instead submit to them with full obedience. The Devil behaved as a master and applied his own thinking to the commands of Allah, the Exalted. This attitude contradicts servanthood, as a servant only hears and obeys their Master at all times, knowing the Master only decides what is best for them in all situations. The Devil was the first innovator as he applied his own thinking to the command of Allah, the Exalted, instead of submitting to it. One must avoid this attitude and instead adhere to the path of the Angels who avoided innovating and instead submitted to Allah, the Exalted, exactly how He commanded. This is one of the reasons why the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, has warned that any matter which is not rooted in Islam, meaning, the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, is rejected by Allah, the Exalted. This has been confirmed in a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 4606. One must therefore adhere strictly to learning and acting on the two sources of guidance and avoid other actions, even if they appear good. The simple fact is that the more one acts on other things, the less they will learn and act on the two sources of guidance. This only leads to misguidance.

In addition, the Devil was the first to adopt a cherry picking attitude as he did not deny the Oneness of Allah, the Exalted, nor worshipping Him but denied the single command to prostrate to the Holy Prophet Adam, peace be upon him, out of respect to what Allah, the Exalted, had granted him. a muslim can behave in the same manner whereby they choose what Islamic teachings to accept and follow and which ones to ignore, according to their desires. The one who behaves in such a manner treats their faith like a coat which they put on and take off whenever they desire to. This contradicts the very definition of a muslim, which is to practically submit to Allah, the Exalted, at all times. A muslim must avoid the devilish attitude of cherry picking from Islamic teachings and instead approach every situation and use every blessing they have been granted in ways pleasing to Allah, the Exalted, so that they fulfill their purpose as the representative of Allah, the Exalted, and achieve peace of mind and success in both worlds. Chapter 16 An Nahl, verse 97:

"Whoever does righteousness, whether male or female, while he is a believer - We will surely cause him to live a good life, and We will surely give them their reward [in the Hereafter] according to the best of what they used to do."

Whereas, adopting a cherry picking attitude will only cause one to forget Allah, the Exalted, and misuse the blessings they have been granted. This leads to stress and difficulties in both worlds, even if one accepts and obeys some of the teachings of Islam. Chapter 20 Taha, verses 124-126:

"And whoever turns away from My remembrance - indeed, he will have a depressed [i.e., difficult] life, and We will gather [i.e., raise] him on the Day of Resurrection blind." He will say, "My Lord, why have you raised me blind while I was [once] seeing?" [Allāh] will say, "Thus did Our signs come to you, and you forgot [i.e., disregarded] them; and thus will you this Day be forgotten.""

Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 34:

“And [mention] when We said to the angels, "Prostrate before Adam"; so they prostrated, except for Iblees. He refused and was arrogant…”

This event also indicates the importance of striving to fulfill the rights of the creation in conjunction with the rights of Allah, the Exalted. The Devil’s issue was with fulfilling the right of the Holy Prophet Adam, peace be upon him, not fulfilling the right of Allah, the Exalted. A muslim must avoid this imbalance and instead strive to firstly fulfill the rights of Allah, the Exalted, which involves using the blessings one has been granted in ways pleasing to Him, as outlined in the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, and also strive to fulfill the rights of the creation. This is achieved by treating others according to the teachings of Islam, which involves treating them in a way one desires to be treated by people. One must not be fooled into believing that fulfilling the rights of Allah, the Exalted, alone is enough for success. Islam makes it clear that justice will be established on Judgement Day. Those who wronged others, even if they fulfilled the rights of Allah, the Exalted, will be forced to hand their good deeds over to their victims and if necessary, they will take the sins of their victims until justice is established. This may cause the wrongdoer to be hurled into Hell on Judgement Day. This has been warned in a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 6579.

Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 34:

“…He refused and was arrogant and became of the disbelievers.”

This verse also indicates a frightening reality. When a muslim persists on the disobedience of Allah, the Exalted, and refuses to sincerely obey Him, by using the blessings they have been granted in ways pleasing to Him, as outlined in the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, then they are in danger of adopting arrogance. This only increases one’s disobedience to Him and as a result they may well leave this world without their faith. The Devil internally believed in Allah, the Exalted, yet due to his disobedience which led to arrogance, he became a disbeliever. If a muslim behaves in the same manner, by refusing to practically obey Allah, the Exalted, even if they claim to internally believe in Him, they may well follow in the footsteps of the Devil and die as a non-muslim. This is the greatest loss. This occurs as one’s faith must be nourished with practical obedience just like a plant must be nourished with water, sunlight and nutrients. Just like a plant dies if it is starved of nourishment, so will the faith of a muslim if they fail to nourish it with the practical obedience of Allah, the Exalted. 

The final part of verse 34 indicates the hidden corrupt intention of the Devil, as it describes his disbelief in the past tense, as if he was always a disbeliever, as a result of his hidden corrupt intention and negative traits, such as pride and envy. As discussed earlier, one must therefore ensure that they correct their intention at all times so that they only act and speak for the sake of pleasing Allah, the Exalted, and they must ensure they act and speak in the correct way by learning and acting on the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. This will ensure they adopt the correct intention, actions, speech and positive characteristics, such as patience and gratitude, which will benefit them in both worlds. This will keep them far from the path of the Devil and close to the path of their ancestor, the Holy Prophet Adam, peace be upon him.

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If Iblees (the first one who had been created from the fairykind by God) passed the test and obeyed God, God would test Adam (the first one who had been created from the humankind by God) by an angel being invisible who's obeying God instead of letting God Iblees seducing Adam by things to disobey God (as he disobeyed God).

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How beautifully Allama Iqbal described the existence of God-

Hum ne tujhe jaana hai faqat teri ata se

Sooraj ke ujaale se, fazaon se khala se

Chaand aur sitaron ki chamak aur ziya se

Jangal ki khamoshi se, pahaaron ki ana se

Pehool samandar se, parsaar ghaata se

Bijli ke chamakne se, kadakne ki sada se

Mitti ke khazaanon se, anaajon se, ghiza se

Barsaat se, toofan se, paani se, hawa se

Hum ne tujhe jaana hai faqat teri ata se

Gulshan ki bahaaron se, tu kaliyon ki haya se

Masoom si roti hui shabnam ki ada se

Lehrati hui baad sahar, baad subha se

Har rang ke har shaan ke phoolon ke quba se

Chiriyon ke chehakne se, to bulbul ki nawa se

Moti ki nazakat se, to heere ki jala se

Har shey ke jhalkte hue funkaar aur kala se

Hum ne tujhe jaana hai faqat teri ata se

Duniya ke hawaadis se, wafaon se, jafa se

Ranj o gham alaam se, dardoon se, dawa se

Khushyon se, tabassum se, mareezon ki shifa se

Bachchon ki sharaarat se, to maon ki dua se

Neki se, ibaadat se, laghzish se, khata se

Khud apne hi sine ki dhadkane ki sada se

Wahdat teri har qaam pe deti hai dilaasa se

Hum ne tujhe jaana hai faqat teri ata se

Iblees ke fitnon se, to Adam ki khata se

Ausaf-e-Ibrahim se, Yusuf ki haya se

Hazrat Ayyub ki tasleem o raza se

Esa ki Masihi se, Musa ke aasa se

Nimrod ke, Firaun ke anjaam-e-fana se

Kaaba ke taqaddus se, to Marwah aur Safa se

Taurat se, Injeel se, Quran ki sada se

Yaseen se, Taha se, Muzammil se, Naba se

Ek noor jo nikla tha kabhi Ghaar-e-Hira se

Hum ne tujhe jaana hai faqat teri ata se

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"Satan." From Surah 2, Al Baqarah, "the Heifer."

Al Baqarah: 28-37.

How can you disbelieve in Allah when you were lifeless and He brought you to life; then He will cause you to die, then He will bring you [back] to life, and then to Him you will be returned.

It is He who created for you all of that which is on the earth. 

Then He directed Himself to the heaven, [His being above all creation], and made them seven heavens, and He is Knowing of all things.

And [mention, O Muhammad], when your Lord said to the angels, "Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive authority." 

They said, "Will You place upon it one who causes corruption therein and sheds blood, while we declare Your praise and sanctify You?" Allah said, "Indeed, I know that which you do not know.

And He taught Adam the names - all of them. Then He showed them to the angels and said, "Inform Me of the names of these, if you are truthful."

They said, "Exalted are You; we have no knowledge except what You have taught us. Indeed, it is You who is the Knowing, the Wise."

He said, "O Adam, inform them of their names." And when he had informed them of their names, He said, "Did I not tell you that I know the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth? And I know what you reveal and what you have concealed."

And [mention] when We said to the angels, "Prostrate before Adam"; so they prostrated, except for Iblees. He refused and was arrogant and became of the disbelievers.

And We said, "O Adam, dwell, you and your wife, in Paradise and eat therefrom in [ease and] abundance from wherever you will. But do not approach this tree, lest you be among the wrongdoers."

But Satan caused them to slip out of it and removed them from that [condition] in which they had been. And We said, "Go down, [all of you], as enemies to one another, and you will have upon the earth a place of settlement and provision for a time."

Then Adam received from his Lord [some] words, and He accepted his repentance. Indeed, it is He who is the Accepting of repentance, the Merciful.

Commentary: 

Allah taught Adam all the sacred names for the objects of perception he would encounter in life. Then Satan tried to teach him slander, and corruption, suffering, and an unnecessarily short existence became the norms on earth.

Unlike the Adam of the Torah, Allah accepts that Adam made an error and gives him another chance to re-pronounce the Words.

Slander is a prayer to Satan. It is the opposite of Salat because it obscures the truth. It is the essence of corruption and is strickly forbidden by the Holy Quran. The Quran is especially prohibitive of slander against women:

From Surah An Noor, "The Light of Intelligence."

(24:23) Those that accuse chaste, unwary, believing women, have been cursed in the world and the Hereafter, and a mighty chastisement awaits them.

(24:24) (Let them not be heedless of) the Day when their own tongues, their hands, and their feet shall all bear witness against them as to what they have been doing.

(24:25) On that Day Allah will justly requite them, and they will come to know that Allah - and He alone - is the Truth, the One Who makes the Truth manifest.

(24:26) Corrupt women are for corrupt men, and corrupt men for corrupt women. Good women are for good men, and good men for good women. They are innocent of the calumnies people utter.22 There shall be forgiveness for them and a generous provision.

According to Muhammad, Intelligence and gender equality are the same. They are the Truth that keeps Satan away from humanity and allows us to abide here in peace.

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Historical events

What major historical events do you remember? Major historical events how can i forget? But how many Historical events i write because if i write major historical events then i would write the genocides abd genocider too. Birth of Adam and came to earth When Allah created Adam and said to angles bow down infront of Adam all were obey the order but Iblees rejected when Almighty asked he replied…

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firasat Saidina umar tajam, sebab sangkaan dia tepat. So it means, his heart is special. . .

And remember the story I mentioned about the creation of Adam, where iblees went inside of Saidina Adam Alaihisalam and iblees unable to penetrate his heart. . .

so I think the reason why iblees afraid of Saidina Umar is because of his heart. . .

his heart is special. how can we attain such heart ? I also would want a sharp firasat. . . But I am not worthy even the toe nail of Saidina Umar.

however, I can strive for it. . .