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was more superior and had more knowledge, Allah asked the angels to name the Ahlul-bayt.
The angels were not able to give the names, but Prophet Adam (a) was. Prophet Adam (a)
had more knowledge and this was why he was made the messenger of Allah.
Allah punished Iblis and sent him out of heaven to earth. Iblis asked Allah to allow him
to live till the Day of Judgement. Allah granted him this request. Instead of being thankful,
Iblis went astray and told Allah that he would lead Allah’s servants to the wrong path. Allah
said to Iblis, “Those of My servants who are My true believers will never go to the wrong path”.
On the Day of Judgement, Allah will punish Shaytan and his followers and throw them in the
fire of hell.
Allah permitted Prophet Adam (a) to stay in the garden of Heaven. Allah also created a
wife for Prophet Adam (a), and called her Bibi Hawa (a). Prophet Adam (a) and Bibi Hawa (a)
enjoyed the blessings of Allah in heaven. Allah let them do anything they liked except one
thing. He told them not to go near one of the trees of Heaven and not to eat its fruits.
Now, Shaytan was jealous of Prophet Adam (a) and Bibi Hawa (a). He blamed Prophet
Adam (a) for his misfortune and wanted revenge. So, one day, Shaytan entered Heaven and
started talking to Prophet Adam (a) and Bibi Hawa (a). He pretended to be their friend. He
whispered into their ears and tempted them to eat from the forbidden tree. Shaytan also swore
by Allah that he was their real friend, and he would never harm them.
Prophet Adam (a) and Bibi Hawa (a) had never heard anyone lie
before in their lives, and because Shaytan swore by Allah, they believed
him. They broke the command of Allah. Prophet Adam (a) and Bibi
Hawa (a) realized what they had done, and so they asked for forgiveness from
Allah.
Allah thought it was time for Prophet Adam (a) and Bibi Hawa (a) to start life on earth,
so he sent them there. Prophet Adam (a) and Bibi Hawa (a) did not like earth at first. They
cried and asked for Allah’s forgiveness. Almighty Allah accepted their repentance and forgave
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