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Role and importance of Adam

I can explain the role and importance of the Prophet Adam in Islam.

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Role and importance of Adam

I can explain the role and importance of the Prophet Adam in Islam.

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Key learning points

  1. Prophethood is a key belief for all Muslims.
  2. Allah communicates with humans through revelations to prophets.
  3. Prophets are seen as without sin and examples to be followed.
  4. The first Prophet was Adam, who was the first man.

Keywords

  • Adam - the first human and first prophet of Islam

  • Khalifah - someone who looks after or manages something for another

  • Nubuwwah - the concept of prophethood in Islam in Shi'a Islam

  • Revelation - showing or telling something about God

  • Risalah - the concept of prophethood in Islam in Sunni Islam

Common misconception

Adam was caused to sin by Eve.

In the Qur'an the blame is placed on both Adam and Hawa (Eve). There is no blame on one more than the other.


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6 Questions

Q1.
What does predestination mean in Islam?
humans have complete control over their future
Correct answer: Allah has already determined everything that will happen
there is no such thing as destiny in Islam
only prophets have a predetermined fate
Q2.
What is one challenge of predestination in Islam?
It contradicts belief in the afterlife.
Correct answer: It suggests humans have no responsibility for their actions.
It denies the existence of angels.
It means that prophets are not important.
Q3.
What is ‘Jannah’ in Islam?
a place of punishment
another name for hell
Correct answer: paradise, Allah’s reward for the faithful
a temporary place before judgement
Q4.
What happens on the Day of Judgement in Islam?
people are reincarnated into new lives
Correct answer: Allah decides who goes to Heaven or Hell
everyone automatically enters paradise
the world continues as normal
Q5.
In Islam, the belief in life after death is known as ...
Correct Answer: akhirah, Akhirah
Q6.
In Islam, hell is known as , and is described as a place of fire.
Correct Answer: jahannam, Jahannam

6 Questions

Q1.
Who was the first prophet in Islam?
Muhammad
Musa (Moses)
Ibrahim (Abraham)
Correct answer: Adam
Q2.
What did Allah teach Adam that made him special?
how to build the Ka’aba
Correct answer: the names of all things
how to perform Hajj
the language of the angels
Q3.
What lesson does the story of Adam teach Muslims?
that humans have no responsibility for their actions
that humans cannot make mistakes
Correct answer: that Allah is merciful and forgives those who repent
that prophets are free from error
Q4.
The concept of refers to the belief in prophethood in Shi’a Islam.
Correct Answer: nubuwwah, Nubuwwah
Q5.
Allah gave Adam the role of , meaning he was responsible for taking care of creation.
Correct Answer: khalifah, Khalifah
Q6.
Match the parts of Adam’s story to their influence in a Muslim’s life.
Correct Answer:daily prayers,Muslims ask for strength against temptation
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Muslims ask for strength against temptation

Correct Answer:care for the planet,Muslims see themselves as khalifahs
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Muslims see themselves as khalifahs

Correct Answer:pilgrimage (Hajj),Muslims visit sites linked to the first humans
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Muslims visit sites linked to the first humans

Correct Answer:helping others,Muslims believe all of humanity is one family
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Muslims believe all of humanity is one family

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