It was red, white, brown, and black it was soft and malleable, hard and gritty it came from the mountains and the valleys from infertile deserts and lush fertile plains and all the natural varieties in between. Angels were sent to earth to collect the soil that was to become Adam. God created Adam from a handful of soil containing portions from all its varieties on Earth. So begins the story of Adam, the first man, the first human being. “‘Verily, I am going to place mankind generations after generations on earth.’ They said: ‘Will You place therein those who will make mischief therein and shed blood, while we glorify You with praises and thanks and sanctify You.’ God said: ‘I know that which you do not know.’” (Quran 2:30) The Book of Genesis describes Adam as being made from “the dust of the earth,” and in the Talmud, Adam is described as being kneaded from mud. Both Christian and Jewish traditions are remarkably similar yet importantly different to the Quran. ThIslam provides us with the astonishing details of the creation of Adam.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |