The Death Of Adam (AS) | EP 7 | Stories Of The Prophets Series

Summary

This video narrates the life of Adam, the first man created by Allah, his children, and his role in guiding them. It touches upon the story of Adam's son, Sheath, who continued his father’s message. The script explores Adam's death and the angelic burial rites, drawing lessons on mortality, life, and the rewards for believers after death. It emphasizes the importance of guiding future generations, highlighting the role of prophets and their universal message to worship Allah. The video also discusses Islamic burial practices and the spiritual significance of death in Islam.

Takeaways

• 📜 Adam and Eve had many children, totaling 40, with each child paired and prohibited from marrying their direct pair; marriages occurred between different pairs.
• 👶 Adam witnessed thousands of his descendants spread across different parts of the world.
• 📝 One of Adam’s children, Sheath (Seth), continued his father’s message and was a prophet who received 50 of the 104 Psalms revealed by Allah.
• 🪙 Wealth typically depletes within three to four generations, as it does not remain with the same family due to Allah’s plan.
• 🙏 Adam often gathered his children to remind them of Allah’s message, guiding them to worship Allah and warning them about Shaytan’s jealousy and deceit.
• 🍎 Towards the end of his life, Adam longed for fruits from Paradise. Allah directed his children to a specific place where they encountered angels who had come for Adam’s soul.
• 👼 The angels taught Adam’s children how to perform funeral rites, including washing, enshrouding, and burying the body according to Islamic traditions.
• 📜 On his deathbed, Adam reminded his children that messengers would come from Allah to guide them, warning against associating partners with Allah.
• 🌳 Islamic burial traditions facilitate proper decomposition due to the presence of oxygen in the burial process, which contrasts with mass graves where decomposition is slowed.
• 📚 The Quran mentions 25 messengers of Allah, but there are numerous other messengers whose stories were not told, with some narrations suggesting up to 124,000 messengers.

Q & A

Who was Adam's child that continued his message?

One of Adam's children who continued his message was known as Sheath, also referred to as Seth in English. He was considered a messenger of Allah and was given 50 Psalms to guide people.

How many Psalms were revealed to Sheath (Seth)?

It is reported that 50 Psalms were revealed to Sheath (Seth) by Allah, out of the total 104 Psalms that were given.

What did Adam teach his children before his death?

Adam gathered his children before his death and reminded them that Allah would send messengers to guide them, all of whom would call them to worship one Allah and stay away from the devil.

What happened when Adam became ill and wished for fruits from Paradise?

When Adam became ill and wished for fruits from Paradise, Allah instructed him to send his children to a specific place. When they arrived, they met angels who informed them that Adam's time was up and brought tools to prepare for his burial.

What lesson can be learned from Adam’s death?

The lesson from Adam's death is that death is a gift for a true believer, as it reunites them with their Creator. It serves as a reminder that life's difficulties are temporary and the true reward comes in the afterlife.

How did the angels teach Adam’s children about burial practices?

The angels showed Adam’s children how to properly wash, enshroud, and bury the body. They dug a grave, performed the prayer (Janaza), and instructed them on how to continue this burial process for future generations.

What does Islamic burial practice ensure for the body?

Islamic burial practices ensure that the body is decomposed efficiently by leaving a gap between the body and the soil, allowing oxygen to aid in the natural process of decomposition.

How many messengers are mentioned in the Quran?

There are 25 messengers mentioned by name in the Quran. However, the total number of messengers is unknown, with some narrations suggesting as many as 124,000 messengers sent throughout human history.

Why was Adam content with passing away?

Adam was content with passing away because he knew that he was returning to Allah and the Paradise he once inhabited. He had faced difficulties on Earth and looked forward to reuniting with his Creator.

Where was Adam reportedly buried?

Some narrations state that Adam was buried in Hind (India), while others suggest he was buried near Mecca, by the mount known as Jabal al-Haram. However, the exact location is not definitively known.