Prophet stories | Story of Adam Alaihissalam | Bedtime Islamic Stories in English

Summary

The story of Adam (Alayhi Salam) and Hawwa highlights the creation of humanity, their life in Paradise, and the importance of obedience to Allah. Allah instructed Adam and Hawwa not to eat from a particular tree, but they were tricked by Iblis, who was jealous and refused to obey Allah. Their disobedience led to their regret, but they sought forgiveness from Allah. This story teaches lessons about humility, obedience, and the significance of repentance when we make mistakes, emphasizing that Allah’s mercy is available to those who sincerely ask for forgiveness.

Takeaways

• 😀 Allah created the first human, Adam (alayhis-salam), from clay and gave him knowledge about the world.
• 😀 Adam's wife, Hawwa (Eve), was created as his companion, and they lived happily in Paradise with everything they needed.
• 😀 Allah gave Adam and Hawwa one rule: they were not allowed to eat from one specific tree in Paradise.
• 😀 The test for Adam and Hawwa was to obey Allah's command and avoid eating from the forbidden tree.
• 😀 Iblis (Satan) was a pious Jinn who worshiped Allah, but his pride and refusal to bow to Adam caused his fall from grace.
• 😀 Satan's jealousy of Adam led him to whisper and trick Adam and Hawwa into disobeying Allah and eating from the tree.
• 😀 Adam and Hawwa's mistake caused them to feel deep regret and sorrow for disobeying Allah's command.
• 😀 The first human beings immediately sought forgiveness from Allah after their mistake by making a Dua for mercy and forgiveness.
• 😀 The Dua Adam and Hawwa made was: 'Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves, and if You do not forgive us, we will surely be among the losers.'
• 😀 The story emphasizes the importance of repentance and seeking Allah’s forgiveness when we make mistakes.
• 😀 Pride and jealousy led Iblis to disobey Allah, and his actions served as a lesson for Adam and Hawwa, and for all humans.

Q & A

What did Allah tell Adam and Hawwa about the special tree in Paradise?

Allah told Adam and Hawwa that they could enjoy everything in Paradise, but they were not allowed to eat from one specific tree. This rule was a test for them.

Why did Satan (Iblis) refuse to bow to Adam when Allah commanded all to do so?

Satan refused to bow to Adam because he was too proud. He believed he was better than Adam, as he was created from fire, while Adam was created from clay.

How did Satan's pride lead to his disobedience of Allah?

Satan’s pride made him feel superior to Adam, and as a result, he disobeyed Allah’s command to bow to Adam. His refusal was rooted in arrogance, which caused him to fall out of Allah's favor.

What did Satan do to trick Adam and Hawwa into eating from the forbidden tree?

Satan whispered to Adam and Hawwa, telling them stories and making them believe that eating from the tree would bring them benefits, even though Allah had forbidden it.

Why was Satan so jealous of Adam?

Satan was jealous of Adam because Allah created Adam as the first human and made him a prophet. Satan's jealousy stemmed from his own exclusion from Paradise after refusing to bow to Adam.

What was the consequence of Adam and Hawwa eating from the tree?

When Adam and Hawwa ate from the forbidden tree, they disobeyed Allah's command. They immediately felt regret and recognized their mistake.

How did Adam and Hawwa seek forgiveness after eating from the tree?

Adam and Hawwa sought forgiveness from Allah by making a Dua (prayer), asking Allah for mercy and forgiveness, acknowledging that they had wronged themselves.

What does the phrase 'we will surely be among the losers' mean in their Dua?

The phrase 'we will surely be among the losers' refers to the understanding that without Allah’s forgiveness and mercy, they would face failure and punishment in the Hereafter.

What is the lesson from the story of Adam and Hawwa’s disobedience?

The lesson is that when we make mistakes, we should seek forgiveness from Allah. Repentance and humility are key to staying close to Allah, and we should avoid letting pride or arrogance lead us into disobedience.

What role does pride play in the story of Satan and Adam?

Pride is the central reason for Satan’s fall. His pride led him to disobey Allah’s command and refuse to bow to Adam, which resulted in his expulsion from Paradise.