Tale#38: Prophetic Tales: Episode4:The Story of Hazrat Adam (A.S.)|Tuesday
The First Step: A Story of Creation, Forgiveness, and the Path to Guidance
A long time ago, in a beautiful world filled with amazing creatures, there lived the first humans—Hazrat Adam (A.S) and Hazrat Hawa (A.S). Allah, the Most Merciful, created Adam (A.S) from clay, and breathed life into him. He became the first human being, and Allah made him the first prophet.
"I have created you with great care, O Adam," Allah said, looking at His creation. Adam (A.S) was the most special of all creatures, for he could think, speak, and understand.
The First Home: Jannah
Allah placed Adam (A.S) and Hawa (A.S) in a beautiful garden called Jannah—a place full of peace, happiness, and everything they could possibly need. In Jannah, there were rivers flowing with milk, honey, and pure water, gardens filled with the sweetest fruits, and the air was always fresh and cool.
"You may eat from all the fruits in Jannah, except for one tree," Allah told Adam (A.S). "Do not go near it, for if you do, you will become wrongdoers."
The Whispering Devil
However, there was one creature in Jannah who was jealous of Adam (A.S) and Hawa (A.S). His name was Iblis, and he was once a pious being, but his heart became full of pride. Iblis refused to bow down to Adam (A.S) when Allah ordered all the angels to do so. Because of his arrogance, Allah cast him out of Jannah.
But Iblis, being very cunning, did not give up. He whispered to Hawa (A.S), saying, "Why don’t you eat from the tree? Allah did not mean for you to stay away from it forever. If you eat this fruit you will stay forever in Jannah.
Hawa (A.S) felt curious and told Adam (A.S) about the tree. "The devil has said this is good for us," she said. Adam (A.S) was hesitant, but Iblis continued to whisper, deceiving them with his sweet words. Finally, both Adam (A.S) and Hawa (A.S) ate from the tree.
The Consequence: Leaving Jannah
The moment they ate the fruit, they realized what they had done. They felt embarrassed and ashamed. "O our Lord! We have wronged ourselves!" Adam (A.S) cried. "Forgive us, O Allah! We regret our mistake."
Allah, who is always merciful, listened to their repentance. However, there was a consequence. "You have made a mistake, and now you must leave Jannah. You will live on Earth for a time." Allah said. "But I will guide you, and if you follow My guidance, you will return to Jannah."
Life on Earth
And so, Adam (A.S) and Hawa (A.S) were sent to Earth, where they began their new life. Allah gave Adam (A.S) the knowledge of how to live, plant crops, and build homes. He was also given the responsibility to be a prophet to guide people and teach them about Allah’s oneness, kindness, and the right path.
"O children of Adam, I have given you guidance, so follow it," Adam (A.S) would say, teaching his children about the mercy of Allah.
The First Family
As time went on, Adam (A.S) and Hawa (A.S) had children, and their children became the first human beings on Earth. Allah gave them the task to spread peace, work hard, and be kind to others.
They lived a simple, yet fulfilling life, always remembering Allah and following the teachings of Adam (A.S). Allah sent other prophets after Adam (A.S) to continue spreading His message to all people. Each prophet brought guidance for the people, teaching them to follow Allah's path.
The Moral of the Story
The story of Hazrat Adam (A.S) and Hazrat Hawa (A.S) teaches us some very important lessons:
Curiosity can sometimes lead to mistakes. It is important to seek knowledge, but also to follow the guidance of Allah and our parents.
We all make mistakes, but Allah is always ready to forgive us if we are sincere in our repentance. Adam (A.S) and Hawa (A.S) showed us that seeking forgiveness is the right path when we err.
Listening to bad advice can take us away from the right path. We should always remember to stay close to Allah and avoid whispers that lead us away from goodness.
Being patient and trusting Allah is key to finding peace and success in this world and the next.
May Allah guide us to always stay on the right path, just like He guided Hazrat Adam (A.S) and Hazrat Hawa (A.S). Ameen.