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Surah Fussilat

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  In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate Ha. Mim. ( Quran 41:1 ) A revelation from the Beneficent, the Merciful, ( Quran 41:2 ) A Scripture whereof the verses are expounded, a Lecture in Arabic for people who have knowledge, ( Quran 41:3 ) Good tidings and a warning. But most of them turn away so that they hear not. ( Quran 41:4 ) And they say: Our hearts are protected from that unto which thou (O Muhammad) callest us, and in our ears there is a deafness, and between us and thee there is a veil. Act, then. Lo! we also shall be acting. ( Quran 41:5 ) Say (unto them O Muhammad): I am only a mortal like you. It is inspired in me that your Allah is One Allah, therefor take the straight path unto Him and seek forgiveness of Him. And woe unto the idolaters, ( Quran 41:6 ) Who give not the poor-due, and who are disbelievers in the Hereafter. ( Quran 41:7 ) Lo! as for those who believe and do good works, for them is a reward enduring. ( Quran 41:8 ) Say (O Mu...

Prophet Adam (Peace Be Upon Him): The First Man in Islam

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Prophet Adam   (AS) holds a unique and paramount position in Islamic belief. He is recognized as the first human being created by Allah SWT, the father of humanity, and the first prophet to receive divine guidance. His story, recounted in the Quran and Islamic traditions, is intertwined with the very nature of humanity, our relationship with God, and the purpose of our existence. Creation and Paradise: The Quran tells us that Allah created  Adam  from clay and breathed life into him (Quran 38:71-72). He was then placed in Paradise, a blissful garden overflowing with sustenance and delights. Here,  Adam  enjoyed a direct connection with Allah, receiving knowledge and guidance directly from his Creator. Divine Test and the Forbidden Fruit: However, Paradise also held a test. Allah instructed  Adam  not to eat from the forbidden tree, symbolizing a test of obedience and free will. Unfortunately, Satan (Iblis) deceived Adam and Eve, and they ate from the f...