Story of PROPHET: ADAM (عليه السلام) PART 15

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

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PROPHET: ADAM (عليه السلام)

PART: 15

The Location of Adam and Eve's Paradise

The location of this Paradise is unknown to us. The Quran did not reveal it, and the commentators had five different opinions. Some said that it was the paradise of our refuge and that its place was heaven. Others regretted that statement because if it was the paradise of refuge Iblis would have been forbidden admission and disobedience would have been forbidden as well. Still others said that it was another paradise that was created by Allah for Adam and Eve. A fourth group said it was a paradise on the earth located in a high place. 

Another group of commentators accept what was in the Quran without questioning where this paradise was located. We agree with this last opinion as the lesson we learn from its location is immaterial compared to the lesson we learn from the events that took place there.

Allah's Warning to Adam and Eve

Adam and eve were admitted to Paradise and there they lived the dream of all human beings. Allah permitted them to approach and enjoy everything except one tree, that might have been the Tree of Pain or the Tree of Knowledge. Allah forbade them they were give abode in Paradise.

"But come not near this tree or you both will be of the wrong doers." 

(Ch 2:35)

Adam's Weakness

Adam and Eve understood that they were forbidden to eat the fruit of that tree. Adam was however a human being and man tends to forget. His heart changes and his will weakens. 

Iblis summoned all the envy within him and took advantage of Adam's humanity to exploit him. 

He started to whisper to him day after day, coaxing him: "Shall I guide you to the Tree of Immortality and the Eternal Kingdom?" 

He said to them:

"Your Lord did not forbid you this tree save you should become angels or become of the immortals." He (Satan) swore by Allah to them both Saying: "Verily I am one of the sincere well-wishers for you both." 

(Ch 7:20-21)

 To be continued…

ان شاء الله ﺗﻌﺎﻟﯽٰ

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