Lesson 1
Adam
Ancestor of humanity, creation & fall, beginning of grace, garment of atonement
Step 1
What does the Qur'an say?
- Surah Al-Baqarah (2:30โ39)
Created from clay, taught the names, appointed as trustee (Khalifah), tempted by Satan, expulsion from Paradise, prayer of repentance.
- Surah Al-A'raf (7:11โ25)
Satan's arrogance, covering shame with leaves, prayer of repentance ("Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves").
- Surah Al-A'raf (7:26)
"O children of Adam, We have provided for you clothing to cover your shame... but the clothing of righteousness (Libas ut-Taqwa) is best."
Key Roles
- The first human and prophet who received direct revelation and knowledge from God.
- Though expelled due to disobedience, he confessed his sin and sought forgiveness, receiving God's mercy.
Reflection Questions
- โWhat spiritual difference exists between the "leaf garment" Adam made to cover his shame and the "garment of righteousness" provided by God?
Quiz 1 โ Qur'anic Reading
Question 1
In Surah 7:23, what is the core confession of Adam and Eve when praying for repentance before God?
Insight
Adam's repentance did not make excuses, but humbly relied solely on God's mercy and grace.