Creation of Adam (A)
What material did Allah (SWT) use to create Adam (A)?
Clay
What was Iblis created from?
Fire
What does the term “khalifah” mean?
A vicegerent or one who inherits power.
What was Adam (A) instructed not to do in the Garden of Eden?
Not to eat from a specific tree.
What is the primary lesson from the story of Iblis?
Pride and arrogance can lead to disobedience and downfall.
Why did Allah (SWT) create Adam (A)?
To be His khalifah (representative) on earth.
Why did Iblis refuse to bow to Adam (A)?
He was proud and believed he was better because he was made from fire while Adam (A) was made from clay.
How does Allah (SWT) describe Adam’s (A) knowledge in the Quran?
Adam (A) was taught the names of all things, which the angels didn’t know.
Who tempted Adam (A) and his wife to eat from the tree?
Iblis (Shaitan).
What quality made Adam (A) superior to the angels?
Knowledge.
What did Allah (SWT) breathe into Adam (A) to give him life?
His divine spirit (Ruh).
What did the angels think human beings would do on earth?
Shed blood and create trouble.
Why is knowledge important in Islam?
It is what makes humans superior to angels and helps fulfill their role as khalifah.
What false promise did Iblis make to Adam (A)?
That eating from the tree would make him live forever or become an angel.
What did the angels do when they realized Adam (A)’s special knowledge?
They bowed to Adam (A) as commanded by Allah (SWT).
What task did Allah (SWT) give Adam (A) to prove his knowledge?
To name all the things.
What is the main difference between angels and jinn?
Angels are made of light and always obey Allah, while jinn have free will and are made of smokeless fire.
What qualities are humans supposed to represent as khalifahs on earth?
Allah’s qualities, such as kindness, justice, and responsibility.
How did Adam (A) and his wife realize their mistake after eating from the tree? What did they do?
They became aware of their shame and covered themselves with leaves.
What does the Quran teach us about the consequences of disobedience
Disobedience leads to punishment, as seen with Iblis and Adam’s (A) expulsion from the Garden.
What was Adam (A)’s special position compared to the angels and jinn?
He was given more knowledge and chosen as khalifah.
What did Iblis vow to do after refusing Allah’s command?
To mislead human beings away from the right path.
Which verse in Surah Al-Baqarah mentions Allah (SWT)’s decision to create Adam (A) as His khalifah?
Verse 2:30.
What lesson did Adam (A) learn after being expelled from the Garden?
The importance of seeking forgiveness and obeying Allah.
What is the most important value taught in this story about human life on earth?
To fulfill our role as khalifahs by living responsibly, seeking forgiveness, and obeying Allah.