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.

Outlines

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The Legacy of Adam: His Children and Sheath's Role

The first paragraph discusses the descendants of Adam, who had 40 children, arranged in 20 pairs. Adam saw thousands of his offspring spreading across different parts of the world. He constantly reminded them about the lessons he learned from his life, especially about how Satan misled him. Among Adam's children was Sheath, a messenger who was given 50 Psalms by Allah. Sheath guided his people just like his father. The passage also reflects on the fragility of wealth across generations and how it tends to deplete due to human nature and divine planning.

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💀 Adam's Illness and Encounter with the Angel of Death

In the second paragraph, Adam falls ill and recalls the taste of fruits from Paradise, making him long for them again. He sends his children to retrieve something, but they meet angels carrying tools to dig a grave. Upon returning, Adam's wife recognizes the Angel of Death. Adam is calm, knowing his time has come. The Angel reminds him of the 40 years he gave to his son Daam, which Adam forgot. Before passing, Adam gathers his children, reminding them of the messages Allah will send through various prophets. His soul is then peacefully taken by the angels.

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🌍 Adam's Death and the Return to Allah

The third paragraph reflects on Adam's contentment at the time of his death, as he knew he was returning to Paradise. This passage emphasizes the Muslim belief that death is a gift for believers as it marks the return to their Creator. Adam faced trials on Earth, but death brought him peace. The text contrasts earthly struggles with the eternal rewards awaiting in the afterlife. The Prophet Muhammad is quoted as saying that death is a blessing for believers. The angels then buried Adam in a dignified manner, following Islamic burial rites, teaching his children how to perform burials.

Keywords

💡Adam

Adam is recognized as the first human and prophet in Islamic tradition. In the script, he is depicted as a figure who saw many of his descendants and constantly reminded them to follow the teachings of Allah. His life serves as an example of divine guidance, tests, and challenges faced by humanity.

💡Children of Adam

The descendants of Adam, including his direct children and grandchildren. The script highlights how Adam interacted with his offspring, offering them guidance and reminding them to follow Allah’s commands. His children spread across different parts of the globe and represent the growing human population.

💡Sheath (Seth)

Sheath, or Seth, is one of Adam’s sons, who is mentioned in the script as a messenger of Allah. He is portrayed as continuing Adam’s message and being given 50 Psalms. His role exemplifies the continuation of divine guidance through generations.

💡Angels

Angels are spiritual beings created by Allah, playing significant roles in Islamic narratives. In the script, angels visit Adam's children to announce his time of death, highlighting their role in delivering divine messages and overseeing human destiny, including life and death.

💡Angel of Death

The Angel of Death, known as 'Malak al-Mawt' in Islam, is responsible for taking the souls of the deceased. In the video, this angel comes for Adam, signifying the end of his life on Earth. The presence of this angel marks the inevitability of death for all beings.

💡Messengers

Messengers (prophets) are individuals sent by Allah to guide humanity. The script mentions that after Adam, many messengers would come, each delivering the same core message of monotheism. The messengers speak different languages and come from various places, but they all call for the worship of one God.

💡Salah (Prayer)

Salah refers to the Islamic act of worship or prayer. It is mentioned in the context of Adam’s death, where a funeral prayer (Janazah Salah) is held. The concept of Salah represents a key practice in Islam, symbolizing devotion to Allah.

💡Death

Death is described as the transition from life to returning to Allah. In the script, Adam’s death is portrayed as a peaceful event, with Adam happy to return to his Creator. The script emphasizes that for believers, death is not something to be feared but a gateway to divine reward.

💡Shaytan (Satan)

Shaytan, or Satan, is the figure of evil who led Adam and his progeny astray. Adam warned his children about Shaytan's jealousy and deceit. Shaytan's role in the narrative serves as a reminder of the constant struggle between good and evil in human life.

💡Divine Guidance

Divine guidance refers to the teachings and commands sent by Allah to humanity through messengers. In the script, Adam and his son Sheath both emphasize the importance of following divine guidance to stay on the right path and avoid the temptations of Shaytan.

Highlights

Adam and his wife had many children, 40 in total, and they were not allowed to marry within the same pair.

Adam saw thousands of his offspring spread across the globe.

Adam constantly reminded his descendants about the devil's jealousy and how he led them astray.

Adam's son, Sheath (Seth), was also a messenger, continuing the teachings of his father.

It is narrated that 50 Psalms were revealed to Sheath by Allah.

Wealth generally doesn't last more than three or four generations, depleting due to the will of Allah.

Adam became ill and wished for fruits from Paradise, which led to the angels visiting his children.

The angel of death came to take Adam’s soul, reminding him of his earlier agreement to give 40 years of life to David.

Before passing, Adam gathered his children, reminding them of the future messengers that would be sent by Allah.

Adam passed away peacefully, knowing he would return to Paradise and meet Allah.

Death is considered a gift for the true believer, as it leads them back to their Creator.

Adam's burial was performed by the angels, who showed his children how to properly bury the deceased according to Islamic practices.

The proper Islamic burial method allows for oxygen to assist in the decomposition of the body.

One small bone, the 'chicle,' remains after decomposition, which is said to be the seed from which humanity will be resurrected.

There are 25 messengers mentioned in the Quran, but some narrations suggest there may be as many as 124,000 messengers.

Transcripts

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Adam and his wife

haam they had many children and as I

said they had 40 children 20 pairs and

the pair were not allowed to intermar

but those who were from a different pair

were allowed to marry the others from

another pair and so on and he saw some

of his grandchildren and his great

grandchildren and his progeny and his

offspring and it is reported that he'd

seen thousands of them thousands of his

children and they had gone various parts

of the globe and so many different

places they had gone

to and Adam Alam used to constantly

remind them and he used to tell them and

some of his children continued that

reminder one of them was a child known

as sheath she we call himam he was also

a messenger of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala

in that he carried the message of his

father one narration says

that there were 104 Psalms that were

revealed by Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala

these parchments that were revealed by

Allah subhanahu wa'ta'ala from them 50

were revealed to sheat wasam so he was

also given guidance and he was told to

guide the people and as time passed it

became more difficult because they were

further away from Adam it's like for

example when your father has suffered to

make his money and you were there

watching him suffer and watching him go

through turbulence and turmoil it is

easier for you to appreciate that that

but when your children come and they've

only seen wealth for them to appreciate

it is very difficult this is why wealth

generally it's not an Islamic law but

people who have Muslims who have studied

have said it does not last for more than

three generations without actually

depleting totally three to four

generations after that it has to deplete

because Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has a

plan and his plan is such that wealth

does not stay in the same hands for long

it will move and it will can it will go

on and on Allah abbar may Allah

subhanahu wa ta'ala grant us goodness

and

contentment So Adam masallah he'd seen

so many of his children and he was

grooming his children also to continue

the message he used to call them

regularly and tell them that this is

what you need to do and that is what you

need to do and so on and this is how

shatan they used to gather together and

he used to remind them how Shan led him

astray and how Shan was very jealous and

so on so there is something for us to

learn from this as well we need to

gather our children children and we need

to constantly remind them not only of

our beginnings but of the messenger of

the message of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala

how many of us have sat with our

children and told them do you know this

is what Allah requires this is how we

should be dressing this is the benefit

of this this is the benefit of that this

is the downfall that one will taste if

they do this and if they do that and

look at this example and that example

spend time with your children it is the

Sunnah of the prophets all the prophets

May Allah's peace be upon

them then Allah subhanahu wa'ta'ala

makes mention of something very

interesting again where

Adam got sick he got ill he got ill at a

certain stage and look at Allah's plan

Allah made him wish for something Wish

For What certain fruits he had eaten in

Jenna he ate some fruits in Paradise he

still remembered the taste so he was

wishing for it making Dua to Allah

saying Ya Allah I'm wishing for these

fruits so Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala

instructed him that at a certain place

you will find something not that you

will find the fruits but at a certain

place you will find something but he was

unhealthy he was not healthy enough to

go there so he decided to send some of

his children he says go to that place

and you will find something for me there

so when they went there they found some

angels a group of

angels what did they have with them they

were dressed in white and they had some

tools with them there was a pick and a

shovel and tools to dig now these tools

were new to the children of Adam wasam

they

looked these angels told the children of

Adam we are angels and we want you to go

back to your father he is ill and his

time is

upbar he is ill and his time is up so

they walked with Adam with the children

of Adam Alam back to Adam Alam and as

they

entered as they

entered ha may peace be upon her she

recognized this Angel is the Angel of

Death the angel of

death so she quickly started going

behind Adam wasam and he says no no no

don't worry move away I was created

before you I was created before you he's

going to

go he was not worried that now I am I

going and so on he was reminded in fact

he told the angel of death when he saw

him he says but don't I have 40 more

years to go we made mention of this a

few days ago the angel says don't you

remember you gave it to

daam and he says no I don't remember I

don't remember and after he was reminded

he says no problem however he first

gathered his children look at this he

gathered his children on his deathbed

and he reminded them saying Allah will

send Messengers to you he will not leave

you alone he will send Messengers to you

and messages these Messengers will come

different languages different names

different dialects but their message

will all be one calling you to worship

one Allah the one who made you and to

stay away from the devil and Shan and

and to be careful that the biggest crime

anyone can commit is to associate a

partner with the

Creator and after he reminded his

children

the Angels took his soul away and he

passed

away and he passed away

happily he was happy to go why was he

happy to

go very interesting I think that's a

lesson when I was reading about it

really it brought tears to my eyes he

was happy to go because he knew he is

going back to that heaven that he came

from he knew he's going back to Allah

subhanahu wa taala and he was happy to

go because he had problems here on the

earth he had tests he had difficulties

he first hunted for his wife then he had

the problems with his children and so on

and now he had to taste death but that

death was getting him to Allah subhanahu

wa and from this there is a narration

Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala tells us

through the lips of Muhammad S.I

wasallam the gift of a True Believer is

death why you're going back to your

maker your creator there's no more

inflation there's no more robberies

there's no more power Cuts there's no

more you know credit and debt and people

following you and running behind you and

sickness and cough and what have you

everything ends it stops there is only

Justice and goodness and for you is what

you wish and what you want and what you

whatever you

desire I always give the example of a

child who works hard at school you work

very hard at school

for what in order to get a prize so now

how are you going to get the prize if

you don't want to attend the prize

giving abbar you got to go there and

then you will shake the hand and get

your prize if you don't go there how are

you going to get your prize so for us

we've been promised read Salah you get

this give you a zaka you do this dress

appropriately this will happen for you

do that this will happen where are we

going to get all these prizes you need

to go to the stage where is the stage

you need to die first then you get to

the stage Allah

Akbar simple to understand but still

when we die or someone dies we become

depressed and we start mourning to the

degree that we question what Allah's

decree was how can we do that it is

natural to miss someone it is natural to

shed tears of Mercy because you're going

to miss them but we never question the

decree of Allah whatever Allah does is

the best it is the best when Allah has

taken a person away whether it is in a

car crash or after sickness or suddenly

or whatever it is it is the best that

Allah could have done for that

particular person we need to know this

especially as M as Believers so we

should not depress ourselves if they

have gone we are going very very soon so

Adam wasam went when he went what

happened the Angels had come with the

tools they took the children of Adam

Alat wasam a little bit of a distance

and they dug a proper grave and they

washed the body of Adam Alam with water

they enshrouded him properly and they

led the Salah or the prayer the janaza

of Adam wasam one narration says that

jiel instructed sheath to lead the Salah

and another narration says the Angels

themselves LED that Salah only Allah

knows

but the Salah was done and he was buried

and once he was buried the Angels looked

at the children of Adam

and

says this is the way you shall do it

when anyone from amongst you passes away

so that is how we were taught to

enshroud and to leave a gap I was

speaking to someone a few moments ago in

fact a few days before Ramadan and we

were talking about how amazing it is

that the grave of a Muslim you have a

gap you have a you are enshrouded in a

shroud and then you are placed in in the

grave and the wooden pieces or the

bricks are not put on you but there is a

gap and then quite a big gap and then

there is the wooden pieces and on top of

that is the soil Subhan Allah do you

know one of the benefits of that is it

allows for the decomposer of that body

in the soil because of the presence of

oxygen in that

Hollow if there was no oxygen what

happens let me tell you what happens

look at the mass graves in the globe

when when the people are buried and the

the sand is straight onto them what

happens you find the bone even after a

thousand years you might find some of it

has not yet decomposed because it is all

there still the skulls are there

everything is there whereas if you bury

islamically the proper way by leaving

that Gap who knew that there would be

oxygen trapped in there which is needed

for that to decompose

allahar Allah abbar so now that it

decomposes completely you dig it back up

9 months later there is nothing

remaining

there the Hadith speaks about the last

small little portion at the bottom of

your spine the chicle the little cone

shaped bone part of it remains and that

is the seed of man from which you we

will grow as I me made mention of the

other day so this is how we are to be

buried where were we taught from we were

taught by the angels from Allah

subhanahu wa taala Amazing Story we ask

Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala to grant us a

deep understanding the question question

where was he buried it's a question some

narration say he was buried Phil hind

close to where he had descended whereas

other narrations say that he was buried

in mecah by the mount known as

jaal just outside where the Haram is now

he was buried somewhere there but Allah

knows best all we know is he was

definitely buried and I had spoken about

sheam being another na of Allah

subhanahu wa ta'ala inshallah we will

get to more of the stories of these men

Messengers the last question I have is

how many Messengers were there how many

messengers of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala

we don't know the exact figure in the

Quran 25 are mentioned in the Quran

there are 25 names of The Messengers but

some narration of Muhammad sallallahu

alaihi wasallam makes mention of

different figures the largest of which

is

124,000 Imagine

124,000 Messengers we don't know really

whether that figure is correct but we

have a rough idea that there are so many

the Quran

says there are messengers oh Muhammad

sallallahu alaihi wasallam whom we have

told you about and we've related to you

their stories and some whom we have not

even told you about which means there

are so many only Allah knows the exact

number may Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala

grant us a lesson until we continue

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