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LINEAGE

Prophet Adam (AS) is believed to have been the first human being on Earth and the first prophet of Islam. Adam’s (AS) role as the father of the human race is looked upon by Muslims with reverence. Muslims also refer to his wife, Hawā (RA) as the “mother of mankind”. Adam (AS) was created from the material of the earth and brought to life by Allah.

LIFE

Allah placed Adam (AS) in a paradisical garden. After Adam (AS) erred by eating from the forbidden tree, Adam, Hawā (RA), and Iblis were ordered to leave paradise. Adam (AS) descended from paradise into India, in a land called Sarandib (Sri Lanka). Hawā (RA) descended in a location different from Adam. Later, Adam (AS) and Hawā (RA) were reunited. But he was forgiven after uttering a specific prayer taught to him by Allah. This story is seen as both a literal event among Muslims as well as an allegory for human relationships towards Allah. Islam doesn’t necessarily adhere to young earth creationism, and it is commonly held that sentient life on earth predates Adam, in the form of jinn (spirits) and other creatures.

After Adam (AS) descended from paradise, where he had lived for 130 years, he received the revelation of Prophethood from Allah. Adam (AS), the first man, became the first prophet and the first Messenger to whom Allah revealed. Prophet Adam (AS) and his wife had many children.

Hawā (RA) gave birth to forty sets of twins. Each womb held a son and a daughter. Their children married and had children, who married and had children, and so on until the humans were spread to different areas. Adam (AS) is the ancestor of all human beings without any exception. The lineage of all humans goes back to Adam (AS) and Hawā (RA), even Gog and Magog (Ya’juj and Ma’juj).

Prophet Adam (AS) taught his children and their children about Islam. Adam (AS) lived for many years. He didn’t die until he saw 40,000 of his descendants and all of them were Muslim. Prophet Adam (AS) and Hawā (RA) loved and worshipped Allah. They used to pray, fast, and go to Hajj (pilgrimage). Prophet Adam (AS) taught his offspring about the attributes which befit Allah and the difference between the Creator and the creations. He taught good behavior, truthfulness, trustworthiness, and sincerity.
Allah bestowed much knowledge on Prophet Adam. Allah created in Adam (AS) the knowledge of the languages, without having to study them. He spoke eloquently and without having to use signs. Allah created in Adam (AS) the knowledge of the matters of earning a living, including how to plant wheat, how to make clothes, and how to make money from gold and silver. Allah created in Adam (AS) the knowledge of how to make instruments for planting, like the shovel and sickle, and the knowledge of how to plant seeds, vegetables, and fruits as well as how to harvest. Prophet Adam (AS) knew how to build and construct homes and houses and he used to make ceilings and doors for them.

Prophet Adam (AS) was the first to build the Kabah. During his time, the Aqsa Mosque was built in Palestine.

MIRACLES

1. He was the one who had to perpetuate, cultivate and construct and populate the earth. He was also the one who had to procreate and raise children who would change and improve the world.

2. As the first human on earth, Prophet Adam (AS) received the miracle of knowledge. Allah SWT ensured that Prophet Adam (AS) knew the various names of things and creatures on earth. The knowledge of this name eventually grew larger for the needs of Adam (AS) and Eve. An example of the application of this knowledge is the ability to choose which animals and plants to eat.

3. There are references that say that the height of Prophet Adam (AS) is 60 cubits or about 27 meters. Many believe this is one of the miracles of Prophet Adam (AS).

LEGACY

Prophet Adam (AS) taught his offspring about the attributes which befit Allah and the difference between the Creator and the creations. He taught good behavior, truthfulness, trustworthiness, and sincerity. Muslims learn about their role on Earth from the example of Adam, who was forgiven for his sin.