Adam: The First Prophet
The creation of the first human being and the first prophet, told from the Qur'an and the authentic hadith, with every statement referenced.
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About 1 hourtime it takesThis is Part 1 of Prophets of Islam, a free weekly read on the 25 Prophets named in the Qur'an. It begins with Adam (peace be upon him): the announcement to the angels, his creation from clay, and the breath of the spirit.
The book follows the Qur'an in order: the teaching of the names, the prostration and the refusal of Iblis, Hawwa, the Garden and the one tree, the whispering, the repentance, and the descent to the earth with the promise of guidance. It adds the authentic hadith on his stature, the greeting of peace, Friday, and his debate with Musa.
It keeps to what the sources state. Isra'iliyyat and other unconfirmed reports are set apart and labelled, the places where scholars differ are given briefly, and what the Qur'an and the authentic hadith do not tell us is said plainly.
How to use it well
- 1The Announcement
Allah tells the angels of a khalifah on the earth.
- 2The Clay and the Breath
How the Qur'an and hadith describe his creation.
- 3The Teaching of the Names
The knowledge given to Adam before the angels.
- 4The Prostration
The command to the angels and what kind of prostration it was.
- 5Iblis
His refusal, his claim, the sentence and his vow.
- 6His Wife
The creation of the first mate and what is not told of her.
- 7The Garden and the Tree
The one prohibition and the unnamed tree.
- 8The Whisper
Shaytan's words and the slip.
- 9Repentance and Acceptance
The words Adam received and the forgiveness.
- 10Adam and Musa
The hadith of their debate and how scholars explain it.
- 11Down to the Earth
The descent, the promise of guidance and the day.
- 12His Form, His Greeting and His Day
Stature, the salam, Friday and the Day of Rising.
- 13His Descendants Shown, and His Death
The report of Dawud's forty years, and his death.
- 14The Two Sons
The first killing and the crow.
- 15What the Sources Do Not Tell
Isra'iliyyat set apart and what is not stated.
- 16Where Scholars Differ
The Garden, the time since Adam, prophet and messenger.
What this part covers
- The announcement of a khalifah, the creation from clay and the breath of the spirit
- The teaching of the names, the prostration and the refusal of Iblis
- The Garden, the tree, the whispering, the repentance and the descent
- Authentic hadith on his stature, the first salam, Friday and the debate with Musa
- The two sons of Adam and the first killing
- What the sources do not tell, and where scholars differ
How to use it
Read it in order from the first chapter, with the references beside each statement. Print it on A4 or Letter. On Tuesday 10 November, in sha Allah, Part 2 covers Idris and Nuh.
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Frequently asked questions
Was Adam a prophet?
Scholars count him as a prophet, citing the Qur'an saying Allah chose him and guided him (Al Imran 3:33; Ta-Ha 20:122). Whether he was also a messenger is discussed, and Nuh is called the first messenger in the hadith of intercession (Bukhari 3340).
What did Adam do wrong in the Garden?
He ate from the one tree he was told not to approach, after Shaytan whispered to him and his wife. The Qur'an says he forgot, repented, and was forgiven (Ta-Ha 20:115; Al-Baqarah 2:37).
Was Iblis an angel?
The Qur'an says he was of the jinn (Al-Kahf 18:50). Some early commentators spoke of him among the angels, and Ibn Kathir prefers that he was never an angel.
Where was the Garden and where is Adam buried?
The Qur'an and the authentic hadith do not say where Adam is buried. Scholars differ on whether the Garden was in heaven or on the earth, and the majority hold it was the Garden of the next life.
What is Prophets of Islam?
A free weekly read from Jamia Hafs on the 25 Prophets named in the Qur'an, released every Tuesday, with every statement referenced.
Is it free to print?
Yes. It is free to download and print, on A4 or Letter paper.
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