Creation Of Adam and Hawwa (Peace Be Upon them):
Allah The Almighty announced that He was going to create a human being out of clay, that He would mold him and blow His spirit into him and then the Angels should prostrate before him.
As discussed Allah (SWT) created Adam (PBUH) from sounding clay of altered black smooth mud. Allah (SWT) created Adam from handful of dust taken different lands, so the children of Adam have been created according to the composition of the land. Therefore, from mankind we have white, red, black and yellow ones; we have good and evil, ease and sorrow, and what comes in between them.
So, Allah (SWT) shaped Adam into a human being, but he remained a figure of clay for forty years. When the time drew near to breathe the spirit into Adam, as Allah (SWT) decreed, He commanded the Angels to prostrate before him.
Allah breathed His spirit into Adam and when it reached his head Adam sneezed. Then Angels said: "Say all praise belongs to Allah." Adam (PBUH) repeated: " All praise belongs to Allah (Alhamdulillah)."
Allah said to him: "Your Lord has granted mercy."
When the spirit reached his eyes, Adam looked at the fruits of Paradise. When it reached his abdomen Adam (PBUH) felt an appetite for food. He jumped hurriedly before the spirit could reach his legs, so that he could eat from the fruits of Paradise.
Allah (SWT), therefore said in Surah Al-Anbiyaa, Verse 37: "Man is created of Haste."
And then the Angels prostrated themselves all of them together. Except Iblis, he refused to be among the prostrators. He was supposed to be inferior to the Angels. Prostration was to show respect and did not mean that the Angels were worshiping Adam (PBUH). Prostrating in worship is done only for Allah (SWT).
When Allah (SWT) said: "What prevented you Iblis (Satan) that you did not prostrate when I commanded you?"
Iblis said: "I am better than Adam, You created me from fire and him You created from clay."
Allah said: "Get down from this Paradise, it is not for you to be arrogant here. Get out, for you are of those humiliated and disgraced."
Iblis said: "Allow me respite till the Day of Resurrection."
Allah said: "You are of those allowed respite."
Iblis said: "See, those whom You have honored above me, if You give me respite (keep me alive) till the Day of Resurrection, I'll surely seize and mislead his offspring (by sending them astray) all but a few!
After this Adam learnt a lesson that Iblis was a symbol of evil in the Universe and the Angels were the symbol of good.
Allah(SWT) grants the freedom of denial, disobedience, and even disagreement with Him. His kingdom will not diminish if the disbelievers do not believe in Him nor will it be extended if many people believe in Him. On the contrary, the disbelievers will lose and the believers will gain but Allah (SWT) is above all of that.
Narrated in Surah Al-Baqara, Verse (31-33):
Allah (SWT) taught Adam (PBUH) all names of everything then, He showed them to the Angels and said: "Tell Me the names of these if you are truthful."
Angels said: "Glory be to You, we have no knowledge except what you have taught us. Verily, it is You, the All-Knower, the All-Wise."
Allah(SWT) said: "O Adam! Inform them of their names," and when he had informed them of their names, He said: "Did I not tell you that I know the unseen in the Heavens and the Earth, and I know what you reveal and what you have been concealing (hiding)?"
Creation of Hawwa (Eve):
Ibn Abbas and a group of companions of Prophet (PBUH) narrated when Iblis was sent out of Paradise and Adam was living in Heaven, he was alone and did no have a partner from whom he could get tranquility.
Sometimes he talked to the Angels, but they were preoccupied with worshiping Almighty Allah. Therefore Adam felt lonely.
One day Adam was sleeping for sometime, when he woke up he found a woman near his head, whom Allah (SWT) created from his ribs. She was gazing his face with beautiful tender eyes.
So Adam asked her: "Who are you?"
She replied: "A woman."
He asked: "Why have you been created?"
She said: "So that you can find tranquility in me."
Angels tried to find the extend of his knowledge, asked him: "What is her name, O Adam?"
He replied: "Hawwa (Eve)."
They asked: "Why was she so named?"
He replied: "Because she was created from something living."
Muhammed Ibn Ishaaq and Ibn Abbas related that Hawwa was created from the shortest left rib of Adam (PBUH) while he was sleeping and after awhile she was clothed with flesh.
That's why Allah the Exalted says in Surah An-Nisaa, Verse 1:
"O mankind! Be dutiful to your Lord, who created you from a single person (Adam), and from him (Adam) He created his wife (Hawwa), and from them both He created many men and women and fear Allah through whom you demand your mutual rights, and (do not cut the relations of) the wombs (kinship). Surely, Allah is Ever an All-Watcher over you."
Abu Huraira narrated that the Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) said: "O Muslim! I advise you to be gentle with women, for they are created from a rib, and the most crooked portion of the rib is its upper part. If you try to straighten it, it will break and if you leave it, it will remain crooked, so I urge you to take care of the women. (Sahih Al-Bukhari)
In Surah Al-Baqara, Verse 35 and Surah Al-A'raaf, Verse 19:
Allah (SWT) commanded Adam to dwell in Paradise: O Adam! Dwell you and your wife in the Paradise and eat both of you freely with pleasure and delight of things therein as wherever you will, but come not near this tree or you both will be of the Zalimun (wrong-doers).
Allah's warning to Adam and Hawwa:
Adam and Hawwa were admitted to Paradise and they lived the dream of all human beings. Allah permitted them to approach and enjoy everything except one tree. Adam and Hawwa understood that they were forbidden to eat the fruits of that tree. Adam was a human being and man tends to forget. His heart changes and his will weakens.
Iblis took the advantage of Adam's humanity to exploit him. He started to whisper to him day after day.
Narrated in Surah Taa-Haa, Verse 120 and Surah Al-A'raaf, Verse (20 - 21):
Iblis said to them: "Shall I guide you to the Tree of Eternity and to a kingdom that will never waste away?"
"Your Lord did not forbid you this tree save you should becomes angels or become of the immortal. Iblis swore by Allah to them immortals." Iblis swore by Allah (SWT) to them both saying: "Verily, I am one of the sincere well wishers for you both."
Adam asked himself: "What will happen if I eat from this tree? It might truly be the Tree of immortality, his dream was to live forever in the pure innocence of Paradise."
Years went by, Adam and Hawwa were preoccupied with thoughts of that tree. Then one day they decided to eat of its fruits. They forgot that Allah had warned them not to approach it and Iblis was their sworn enemy.
Adam stretched out his hand, picked one of the fruits and offered it to Hawwa. They both ate of the forbidden tree. Iblis misled them with deception.
Narrated in Surah Taa-Haa, Verse 121:
"Then they both ate of that tree, and so their private parts appeared to them, and they began to stick themselves the leaves from Paradise for their covering. Thus did Adam disobey his Lord, so he went astray."
Allah (SWT) says in Surah Al-A'raaf, Verse 27:
"O Children of Adam! Let not Satan deceive you, as he got your parents (Adam and Hawwa) out of Paradise stripping them of their raiment's; to show then their private parts. Verily he and Qabiluhu (his soldiers from the Jinn or his tribe) see you from where you cannot see them. Verily, We made the devils (protectors and helpers) for those who believe not.
Adam had hardly finished eating when he felt his heart contract and he filled with pain, sadness and shame. He discovered that he and his wife were naked, so they both started cutting tree leaves to cover themselves.
Narrated in Surah Al-A'raaf, Verse (22 - 25):
And their Lord called out to them (saying): "Did I not forbid you that tree and tell you, Verily Satan is an open enemy unto you?"
They said: "Our Lord! We have wronged ourselves. If You forgive us not, and bestow not upon us Your Mercy, we shall certainly be of the losers."
Allah said: "Get down, one of you an enemy to the other [i.e. Adam, Hawwa and Satan, etc.]. On earth will be a dwelling place for you and an enjoyment, - for a time."
He said: "Therein you shall live, and therein you shall die, and from it you shall be brought out (i.e. resurrected)."
Adam thought that this punishment had been hasten and bowed down crying; Forgiveness! Forgiveness! Forgiveness!
So Allah asked: "Are you running away from Me?"
Adam replied: "No, my Lord, but I am shy of You."
Ibn Asaker reported that Adam wept for 60 years for his loss of Paradise and 70 years for his mistake. They left Paradise and descended upon the Earth.
Adam was sad and Hawwa was crying, Allah accepted their repentance.
Narrated in Surah Taa-Haa, Verse 122:
"Then his Lord chose him, and turned to him with forgiveness and gave him guidance."
He is the One Who forgives (accepts repentance), the Most Merciful.
The truth of the matter is that Allah knew what was going to happen, as He always know the outcome of events before they take place. However Allah does not force things to happen. He grants free will to His human creatures.
Adam learnt another lesson, he knew now in a practical way that Iblis was his enemy. The cause of his losing the blessing of living in Paradise, and the cause of his distress.
Allah says in Surah Taa-Haa, Verse (124- 126):
"But whosoever turns away from My Reminder (i.e neither believes in this Qur'an nor acts on its orders, etc.) verily, for him is a life of hardship, and We shall raise him up blind on the Day of Resurrection."
He will say: "O my Lord! Why have you raised me up blind, while I had sight (before)."
Allah will say: "Like this, Our Ayat (Proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) came unto you, but you disregarded them (i.e. you left them, did not think deeply in them, and you turned away from them), and so this Day, you will be neglected ( in the Hell-fire, away from Allah's Mercy)."
Adam's Life on the Earth:
There are many traditions concerning the place of Adam's descent upon the Earth.
Assa'ady related that Adam descended with Black Stone (a large black stone set into the wall of Ka'bah in Mecca. It is said to have come from Paradise).
Al-Hassan said that Adam descended in India and Hawwa in Jeddah. This was also reported that Abi Musa Al-Sahri said that when Allah ordered Adam to descend from Paradise to Earth, He taught him the making of everything and provided him with the crops from Paradise.
Abu Hurairah narrated that the Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) said: The best of days on which the sun has risen is Friday. On this day Adam was created, and on this day he was descended to Earth.
Adam knew he bade farewell to peace and he left Paradise. On Earth he had to face conflict and struggle. He had to protect himself with clothes, weapons and protect his wife from wild beasts.
Above all, he had to struggle with the spirit of evil. Satan, the cause of his expulsion from Paradise. The battle between good and evil is continuous, but those who follow Allah's guidance and should fear nothing while those who disobey Allah and follow Satan will be damned along with.
Adam grasped all the knowledge of his suffering he started his life on the Earth. He was the one who had to perpetuate, cultivate, construct and populate the Earth. He was also the one who had to procreate and raise children who would change and improve the world.
The First Four Children of Adam:
The most successful point on the Earth reached when Adam and Hawwa witnessed the birth of their first children, a set of twins. The twins were Qabil (Cain) and his sister. Later, Hawwa gave birth to a second set of twins, Habil (Abel) and his sister. The family enjoyed the bounties and fruits of the Earth provided by their Lord. The Children grew up to be strong and healthy young adults. Qabil tilled the land while Habil raised cattle.
Qabil's disobedience:
So, the time arrived when the two young men desired life partners. It's a part of Allah's plan for mankind to multiply and form nations with different cultures and colours. Allah revealed to Adam that he should marry each son to the twin sister of the other. Adam instructed his children according to Allah's command but Qabil was displeased with the partner chosen for him for Habil's twin sister was not beautiful as his own.
It appears that since the beginning of time, physical beauty has been a factor in the attraction between men and women. This attraction caused Qabil envy his brother and rebel against Allah's command by refusing to accept his father's advice.
Adam was in dilemma. He wanted peace and harmony in his family, so he invoked Allah for help. Allah commanded that each son offer a sacrifice, and he whose offering was accepted would have the right on his side.
Habil offered his best sheep while Qabil offered his worst grains. Allah accepted the fine and rejected the offering of Qabil. His sacrifice was not accepted by Allah because of his disobedience to his father and the insincerity in his offering.
Realizing that his hopes, marrying his own beautiful sister were fading, he threatened his brother. I will kill you! I refuse to see you happy while I remain unhappy!
Habil feeling sorry for his brother, replied it, would be more proper for you, my brother to search for the cause of your unhappiness and then walk in the way of peace. Allah accepts the deeds only from those who serve and fear Him, not from those who rejects His commands.
Allah narrates the story of the two sons of Adam in Surah Al-Maaida, Verse (27 - 29):
And (O Muhammed SAW) recite to them the story of the two sons of Adam (Habil and Qabil) in truth; when each offered a sacrifice (to Allah), it was accepted from the one but not from the other. The latter said to the former: "I will surely kill you." The former said: "Verily, Allah accepts only from those who who are Al-Muttaqun (the pious).
"If you do stretch your Lord hand against me to kill me, I shall never stretch my hand against you to kill me, I shall never stretch my hand against you to kill you, for I fear Allah; the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, Jinns and all that exists)."
"Verily, I intend to let you draw my sin on yourself as well as yours, then you will be one of the dwellers of the fire, and that is the recompense of the Zalimun (polytheists and wrong-doers)."
First Death on Earth:
Habil was intelligent and obedient, always ready to obey the will of Allah. While, his brother was so arrogant, selfish and disobedient to his Lord. Habil did not fear his brother's threats but neither he want his brother to be hurt. Allah had blessed Habil with purity and compassion.
Habil said: "My brother! you are deviating from the right path and are sinful in your decisions. It is better that you repent to Allah and forget about your foolish threat. But if you do not then I will leave the matter in the hands of Allah."
Qabil did not show fear Allah's punishment, and hit his brother with a stone killing him instantly. This was the first death and the first criminal act committed by man on the Earth. Habil was actually stronger than Qabil and he could have killed his brother if he wanted to.
Qabil didn't know how to kill, but Satan showed him. Later, he carried his brother on his back wandering from place to place trying to hide it. He did not know what to do with brother's corpse. His anger now subsided and his conscience was saddled with guilt. He was tiring under the burden of the corpse which has started to have a stench.
As a mercy, and to show that dignity could be retained even in death, Allah sent two ravens that began fighting causing the death of one.
The victorious bird used its beak and claws to dig a hole in the ground, rolled the victim into it and covered it with sand. Witnessing this, Qabil overcame with shame and remorse. He then buried his brother. This was the first burial of man.
When Habil didn't appeared for sometime, Adam began to search for him but found no trace of his beloved son. He asked Qabil about Habil, he insolently replied that he was not his brother's keeper nor his protector.
Narrated in Surah Al-Maaida, Verse (30-31):
So the Nafs (self) of the other (latter one) encouraged him and made fair-seeming to him the murder of his brother, he murdered him and become one of the losers.
Then Allah sent a crow who scratched the ground to show him to hide the dead body of his brother. He (the murderer) said: "Woe to me! Am I not even able to be as this crow and to hide the dead body of my brother?" Then he became one of those who regretted.
The death news first came to Hawwa. Some narrations says Satan came to Hawwa with the news and said: "Qabil killed Habil."
Hawwa didn't know and asked him: "What does kill mean?" and "What is death?"
Iblis explained Hawwa "What does kill mean?" He said: "It means the person will no longer eat, talk, walk or drink". Then Hawwa started crying.
Adam was utterly grief stricken by the loss of his two sons. One was dead, the other was won over devil and he can no longer go back to his family. At the same time he was a prophet advising his children and grandchildren about Allah and calling them to believe in Him. He warned his his other children about Iblis and asked them to always obey the command of Allah (SWT).
Adam's Death:
The prophet had many more children. When death was near and Adam fell sick, he was wishing for the fruits he ate in Paradise. Allah instructed that at certain place he'll find something but he was not healthy enough to go so he said to his children: "O my children! Indeed I feel an appetite for the fruits of Paradise.
So they went away searching for what Adam had requested. They met with the Angels. They said to them: "O Children of Adam! what are you searching for? What do you want? Where are you going?" They said: "Our father is sick and has an appetite for the fruits of Paradise.
The angels said: "Go back, for your father is going to meet his end soon."
So, they returned with the Angels and when Hawwa saw them she recognized them and also the Angel of Death. Se tried to hide herself behind Adam.
He said to her: "Leave me alone. I came before you, do not go between me and the Angels of the Lord."
Adam gathered his children on his death bed and reminded them saying that Allah will not leave men alone on the Earth. There will be many Prophets with different languages, names, traits and miracle but their message will be one "La illaha ill-Allah", calling you to worship Allah alone, Lord of the Worlds who made you and stay away from Iblis (Satan).
After Adam finished speaking and reminding his children, he closed his eyes. The Angels entered the room, surrounded him. When he recognized the Angel of Death among them, his heart smiled peacefully. They took his soul, embalmed and wrapped him, dug the grave and laid him in it. They prayed on him and put him in his grave, saying: "O Children of Adam, this is your tradition at the time of death."
Adam passed away happily. Why was he happy to go?
He was happy to go because he knew he was going back to Paradise he came from. He knew he was going back to Allah (SWT). On Earth he had many tests, he had difficulties, problems with his children and now he had to taste death and the death was taking him back to Allah (SWT).
Allah (SWT) says: "The gift of a true believer is death."
Because you're going back to your Creator, no more difficulties, no sickness and everything ends. There will be only goodness, justice and whatever you desire for.
Adam's Successor:
Years and years passed, when Adam grew old and his children spread all over the Earth. Muhammed Ibn Ishaq related that when Adam's death drew near, he appointed his son Seth to be his successor and taught him the hours of the day and night along with their appropriate acts of worship.
Abu Dhar narrated that the Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) said: "Allah sent down 104 Psalms of which 50 were sent down to Seth.
Success comes from Allah (SWT) and He knows the best.
