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What was the condition of the clay after Allah left it for some time?
What was the condition of the clay after Allah left it for some time?
Why did Allah want to create Adam?
Why did Allah want to create Adam?
What did Satan do to the body of Adam?
What did Satan do to the body of Adam?
What was the first thing Adam said after the spirit reached his head?
What was the first thing Adam said after the spirit reached his head?
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What did Adam see when the spirit reached his eyes?
What did Adam see when the spirit reached his eyes?
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What was the reason Satan refused to prostrate before Adam?
What was the reason Satan refused to prostrate before Adam?
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What did Satan vow to do to Adam's children?
What did Satan vow to do to Adam's children?
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What was the punishment Allah decreed upon Satan?
What was the punishment Allah decreed upon Satan?
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Who did Allah order to prostrate to Adam?
Who did Allah order to prostrate to Adam?
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What is the similarity between the birth of Jesus and Adam?
What is the similarity between the birth of Jesus and Adam?
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Study Notes
Creation of the Universe
- The universe is over 14 billion years old.
- Before the universe, Allah’s Throne was on water.
Creation of Angels and Jinn
- Angels were created from light.
- Jinn were created from smokeless fire.
- Both angels and Jinn worship Allah and act upon His commands.
Creation of Adam
- Allah decided to create Adam, the first human.
- Soil from various parts of Earth was used to form clay, resembling potters' clay.
- The clay was left to dry, eventually appearing as rotten black mud.
Interaction with Angels and Jinn
- Allah announced His intention to create a deputy (Adam) on Earth.
- Angels questioned the decision, fearing chaos and bloodshed from humans.
- Allah responded that He possesses knowledge beyond their understanding.
Formation of Adam
- Adam’s body was made from clay, which dried to sound like baked clay.
- Allah created a soul for Adam but did not immediately unite it with the body.
- Angels and Satan observed Adam's lifeless body.
Life and Prostration
- Allah commanded the angels and Jinn to prostrate to Adam after giving him life.
- Satan refused to prostrate, displaying arrogance.
- Allah questioned Satan’s disobedience and arrogance.
- Satan claimed superiority over Adam, citing his creation from fire.
Cursing of Satan
- Allah cursed Satan, banishing him until the Day of Judgment.
- Satan vowed to lead astray Adam's descendants, except the sincere believers.
Adam's Awakening
- Life was breathed into Adam, and he sneezed upon receiving the spirit.
- An angel instructed Adam to thank Allah, which resulted in Allah’s mercy upon him.
- As the spirit reached Adam, he saw the fruits of paradise and felt hunger.
Significance of Adam and Jesus
- The birth of Jesus (AS) is compared to Adam in Allah's creation context.
Final Remarks
- The essence of Adam's creation highlights themes of obedience, divine will, and the consequences of pride and rebellion as illustrated by Satan's actions.
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Description
Learn about the Islamic creation story, where Allah creates the universe, angels, and jinn, and eventually Adam, the first man, from clay.
