Friday, June 27, 2014

Adam: The First Human on Earth from Al Baqarah (2): 29-39

Al Baqarah (2): 29-39

It is He Who hath created for you all things that are on earth; Moreover His design comprehended the heavens, for He gave order and perfection to the seven firmaments; and of all things He hath perfect knowledge.
Behold, thy Lord said to the angels: "I will create a vicegerent on earth." They said: "Wilt Thou place therein one who will make mischief therein and shed blood?- whilst we do celebrate Thy praises and glorify Thy holy (name)?" He said: "I know what ye know not."
And He taught Adam the names of all things; then He placed them before the angels, and said: "Tell me the names of these if ye are right."
They said: "Glory to Thee, of knowledge We have none, save what Thou Hast taught us: In truth it is Thou Who art perfect in knowledge and wisdom."
He said: "O Adam! Tell them their names." When he had told them, Allah said: "Did I not tell you that I know the secrets of heaven and earth, and I know what ye reveal and what ye conceal?"
And behold, We said to the angels: "Bow down to Adam" and they bowed down. Not so Iblis: he refused and was haughty: He was of those who reject Faith.
We said: "O Adam! dwell thou and thy wife in the Garden; and eat of the bountiful things therein as (where and when) ye will; but approach not this tree, or ye run into harm and transgression."
Then did Satan make them slip from the (garden), and get them out of the state (of felicity) in which they had been. We said: "Get ye down, all (ye people), with enmity between yourselves. On earth will be your dwelling-place and your means of livelihood - for a time."
Then learnt Adam from his Lord words of inspiration, and his Lord Turned towards him; for He is Oft-Returning, Most Merciful.
We said: "Get ye down all from here; and if, as is sure, there comes to you Guidance from me, whosoever follows My guidance, on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.
We said: "Get ye down all from here; and if, as is sure, there comes to you Guidance from me, whosoever follows My guidance, on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.



Kisah Penciptaan Nabi Adam a.s.

Dia-lah Allah, yang menjadikan segala yang ada di bumi untuk kamu dan Dia berkehendak menuju langit, lalu dijadikan-Nya tujuh langit. Dan Dia Maha Mengetahui segala sesuatu.
Dan Ingatlah ketika Tuhanmu berfirman kepada para malaikat: "Sesungguhnya Aku hendak menjadikan seorang khalifah di muka bumi". Mereka berkata: "Mengapa Engkau hendak menjadikan (khalifah) di bumi itu orang yang akan membuat kerusakan padanya dan menumpahkan darah, padahal kami senantiasa bertasbih dengan memuji Engkau dan menyucikan Engkau?" Tuhan berfirman: "Sesungguhnya Aku mengetahui apa yang tidak kamu ketahui".
Dan Dia mengajarkan kepada Adam nama-nama (benda-benda) seluruhnya, kemudian mengemukakannya kepada para Malaikat lalu berfirman: "Sebutkanlah kepada-Ku nama benda-benda itu jika kamu memang orang-orang yang benar!"
Mereka menjawab: "Maha Suci Engkau, tidak ada yang kami ketahui selain dari apa yang telah Engkau ajarkan kepada kami; sesungguhnya Engkaulah Yang Maha Mengetahui lagi Maha Bijaksana.
Allah berfirman: "Hai Adam, beritahukanlah kepada mereka nama-nama benda ini". Maka setelah diberitahukannya kepada mereka nama-nama benda itu, Allah berfirman: "Bukankah sudah Ku katakan kepadamu, bahwa sesungguhnya Aku mengetahui rahasia langit dan bumi dan mengetahui apa yang kamu lahirkan dan apa yang kamu sembunyikan?"
Dan (ingatlah) ketika Kami berfirman kepada para malaikat: "Sujudlah kamu kepada Adam," maka sujudlah mereka kecuali Iblis; ia enggan dan takabur dan adalah ia termasuk golongan orang-orang yang kafir.
Dan Kami berfirman: "Hai Adam diamilah oleh kamu dan istrimu surga ini, dan makanlah makanan-makanannya yang banyak lagi baik di mana saja yang kamu sukai, dan janganlah kamu dekati pohon ini, yang menyebabkan kamu termasuk orang-orang yang dzalim.
Lalu keduanya digelincirkan oleh syaitan dari surga itu dan dikeluarkan dari keadaan semula dan Kami berfirman: "Turunlah kamu! sebagian kamu menjadi musuh bagi yang lain, dan bagi kamu ada tempat kediaman di bumi, dan kesenangan hidup sampai waktu yang ditentukan".
Kemudian Adam menerima beberapa kalimat dari Tuhannya, maka Allah menerima tobatnya. Sesungguhnya Allah Maha Penerima tobat lagi Maha Penyayang.
Kami berfirman: "Turunlah kamu semua dari surga itu! Kemudian jika datang petunjuk-Ku kepadamu, maka barang siapa yang mengikuti petunjuk-Ku, niscaya tidak ada kekhawatiran atas mereka, dan tidak (pula) mereka bersedih hati".
Adapun orang-orang yang kafir dan mendustakan ayat-ayat Kami, mereka itu penghuni neraka; mereka kekal di dalamnya.


Islam for children stories - prophets of Allah - Prophet Adam

Prophet Adam
(Alaih Assalaam)

Adam (Alaih Assalaam) was the first man created by Allah. He was created to live on earth. However, Iblis did not like this. Although Iblis was made of fire, he lived with the angels. He thought he was better than Adam, so he became Adam’s enemy and decided to make Adam (Alaih Assalaam) disobey Allah.

Adam (Alaih Assalaam) and his wife used to live in paradise, where they were put by Allah. Paradise was the most beautiful place you can imagine. It was neither hot nor cold. Adam (Alaih Assalaam) and his wife were never hungry or thirsty. This was another thing which Iblis did not like. So Iblis came to Adam (Alaih Assalaam) and his wife and told them to eat from a certain tree. Now, Adam (Alaih Assalaam) and his wife knew very well that Allah had told them they must not even go near that tree. So they did not listen to Iblis, but Iblis kept on and on at them. He tempted them by saying that they could live for ever if they ate from that tree and would become like angels.

At last, worn down by the nagging of Iblis, Adam (Alaih Assalaam) and his wife gave in. They came to believe what Iblis was telling them, and they ate from the tree, against Allah’s command. But they soon came to regret very much their disobedience and their weakness in listening to Iblis. Adam and his wife were very sad and asked Allah for His forgiveness. Allah forgave them, for He is very forgiving. Allah then told Adam and his wife that they must now go down to earth and live there for some time. But He promised that they would be allowed to return to paradise as long as they and their children were obedient to Him in future.

Allah also told Adam (Alaih Assalaam) that he would be Allah’s first prophet. Many prophets would be sent to mankind, and if man listens to the prophets’ words, he will come into paradise when he dies. But if he does not listen, then he will go to hell and remain there with the evil Iblis.

So, Adam (Alaih Assalaam) and his wife cam down to earth. On earth, they raised their children, and their children in their turn raised their children. In this way succeeding generations of mankind lived on earth and Allah sent His prophets to all of them. These prophets said: Worship only Allah. Allah has created you. Allah has made for you the plants and the animals so that you can eat them. Be grateful to Allah and always do good.

This is what Adam (Alaih Assalaam), the first prophet of Allah, told his children. After him there came many other prophets, and Muhammad Peace Be Upon Him is the last of the prophets.

AL-IKHLAS
Bismi-llahi-r-rahmani-r-rahim
qul huwal-laahu ahad
al-laahus Samad
lam yalid walam yuulad
walam yakul lahuu kufuwan ahad


AL-IKHAS

In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Mercy-giving.
Say: He is Allah, the One
Allah, on whom all ever depend
He does not beget nor was he begotten
And none is like Him.

source: http://turntoislam.com/community/threads/islam-for-children-stories-prophets-of-allah.1576/




Before there was anything else, there was Allah (SWT). Then Allah (SWT) decided to create the universe we know. Allah (SWT) created the stars, StarAnim.gif (677 bytes) the sun, the moon, and all the planets, including the Earth. On Earth, he created  all of the oceans, forests, mountains, rivers, trees and flowers.
Then Allah (SWT) wanted to create a man, and so He did. He called the man Adam - the first man ever.   
Adam (A) was not like the other creations on Earth. He was a very special creation of Allah (SWT). Allah gave him a mind with which he could think and choose. He gave him a heart in order that he may feel and love. Aniheart.gif (4940 bytes)Allah (SWT) "Put onto him His own spirit." (15:29) Allah (SWT) gave Adam (A) a special place to live called Jannah. Jannah means "garden." Adam had everything that he needed in Jannah, and he was very happy living there.

The Disobedience of Iblis: Allah’s special gift to Adam was the gift of knowledge. He taught Adam things. He taught (A) many him the names of "all things." He gave Adam (A) a desire to learn. None of Allah’s (SWT) creations knew as much as Adam (A) did, not even His angels. He was very special to Allah (SWT). One day, Allah (SWT) asked the angels and the jinn to come and see Adam (A), His new creation. When everyone gathered, Allah (SWT) asked the angels to tell Him the names of some of His creations.
The angels could not answer the questions. They said, "0, Allah (SWT), we know only what you have taught us. You are perfect in knowledge and wisdom." (2:32) The angels did not know the names of those things. Then, Allah (SWT) told the angels that Adam was superior to them and told them all to bow down to Adam. However, there was a jinn who was with the angels. His name was Iblis. Iblis was very proud and stubborn. He thought that he was better than everyone else, so he refused to bow to Adam (A). He told Allah (SWT), "I am better than Adam - you have created me from fire and him from clay." (7:l2)

Allah (SWT) is kind and merciful, but He does not like disobedience. Allah (SWT) was angry at Iblis and made him leave Jannah. Iblis had no choice. He had to leave. Before he left, he told Allah (SWT) that he would make Adam (A) and all his children disobey Allah (SWT). Allah (SWT) said he could try, but the good people of Allah would never listen to him. (7:11-15) Allah (SWT) created all creatures on Earth in pairs.
Allah (SWT) created another human being along with Adam, a woman named Hawwa. She was a beautiful and noble woman. Adam(A) and Hawwa (R) lived in Jannah. They were both happy there. Allah (SWT) gave them everything that they wanted. Allah (SWT) told Adam (A) and Hawwa (R) to eat any of the fruits and vegetables in Heaven, except for the fruits of one. Adam (A) and Hawwa (R) were very careful to keep away from this forbidden tree. They wanted to obey Allah (SWT).

However, Iblis did not like Adam (A) and Hawwa (R). He thought it was Adam’s (A) fault that Allah had sent him away. He wanted to get Adam (A) and Hawwa (R) kicked out of Heaven just like he had been. So he kept trying to make them disobey Allah (SWT). He told them if they ate the fruit of the forbidden tree, they would live forever. Finally one day, Adam (A) and Hawwa (R) both decided to eat the fruit. They disobeyed Allah’s (SWT) commands. As soon as they tasted it, they both felt very sorry that they had listened to Iblis. They tried to hide in the woods and cover themselves. They felt very ashamed and did not want Allah to see them. But Allah (SWT) sees everything, and He knew what they had done. He ordered them both to leave Jannah. Jannah is only for those who obey’ Allah (SWT). Allah (SWT) sent Adam (A) and Hawwa (R) down to Earth.

They were both very sad to leave Jannah, but they knew they were both responsible for disobeying Allah (SWT). Hawwa (R) cried and begged Allah (SWT) to forgive them. They both prayed for forgiveness day and night. Allah (SWT) is kind and compassionate. He is merciful and just. He knew that Adam (A) and Hawwa (R) were truly sorry for their deed. He forgave their sins. Adam (A) and Hawwa (R) thanked Him for His kindness.

They promised Allah (SWT) they would follow all of His commands. Allah (SWT) made Adam His first Prophet on Earth. Allah (SWT) to forgive them. They both prayed for forgiveness day and night. Allah (SWT) is kind and compassionate. He is merciful and just. He knew that Adam (A) and Hawwa (R) were truly sorry for their deed. He forgave their sins. Adam (A) and Hawwa (R) thanked Him for His kindness. They promised Allah (SWT) they would follow all of His commands. Allah (SWT) made Adam His first Prophet on Earth.
Allah (SWT) promised to guide Adam (A) and those after him, so that those who followed His guidance could return to Jannah after their life here on Earth. Iblis remained their enemy. He and his children are still our enemies. Anyone who urges us to disobey Allah (SWT) is a friend of Iblis, and we must never listen to him. Iblis always tries to keep us away from Jannah, and his promises are never true.

Adam (A) and Hawwa (R) lived on Earth for a long time. Allah (SWT) gave them both many children. These children had many children, who had many grandchildren. The children and grandchildren of Adam (A) and Hawwa (R)started to move around the world. They moved to the north, the south, the east and the west.
We are all children of Adam (A) and Hawwa (R). This means that we are all brothers and sisters. The whole world is one big family, and that is why we should try to live in peace and harmony - just like a family.

Source: http://www.islamicity.com/kidscorner/story/adam/adam1.htm


Setelah Allah swt menciptakan bumilangit, bulan, matahari, bintang, alam semesta, dan isinyaAllah swt memerintah malaikat Jibril untuk mengambil segumpal tanah dari bumi.
Dari tanah ini Allah swt menciptakan seorang makhluk yang sangaaat tampan.. Kemudian memberinya nama Adam.
Malaikat rupanya ingin tahu, mengapa Allah mau mencitakan makhluk baru di bumi, padahal bumi sudah sangat penuh dengan tananam dan hewan. Di bumi juga sudah banyak jin yang tinggal. Sayangnya.. tidak semua hewan dan jin dapat merawat bumi dengan baik.. Hu hu..
Mengapa engkau hendak menjadikan (khalifah) di bumi orang yang akan membuat kerusakan dan menumpahkan darah, padahal kami senantiasa bertasbih dengan memuji Engkau dan mensucikan Engkau?"  Tanya malaikat. (Q.S.Al-Baqarah [2]:30)
“Sesungguhnya Aku mengetahui apa yang tidak kamu ketahui."  Jawab Allah swt (Q.S. Al-Baqarah [2]:30)
Para Malaikat tertegun.. Mereka tidak bisa menyebutkan nama-nama benda yang diperlihatkan oleh Allah swt.
Para Malaikat berkata,” Maha Suci Engkau, tidak ada yang kami ketahui selain apa yang telah Engkau ajarkan kepada kami. Sungguh, Engkaulah Yang Maha Mengetahui lagi Maha Bijaksana.” (Q.S. Al-Baqarah [2]:32)
Maka Allah berfirman,” Wahai Adam, beritahukanlah kepada para malaikat nama-nama itu!” 
Setelah itu Adam menyebutkan nama-nama bendanya.
Dan Allah Berfirman, “Bukankah telah Aku Katakan kepadamu, bahwa Aku mengetahui rahasia langit dan bumi dan Aku mengetahui apa yang kamu nyatakan dan apa yang kamu sembunyikan.” (Q.S. Al-Baqarah [2]:33)
Para malaikat kini sadar. Pasti Allah punya rencana yang sangat mulia dari penciptaan Adam.
Suatu waktu, Allah mengumpulkan para malaikat, Adam dan Seorang Jin. Dalam perkumpulan itu, Allah memerintahkan para malaikat dan jin untuk memberi hormat pada Adam dengan cara bersujud.
Para malaikat dengan patuh bersujud pada Adam. Tapi.. Oow.. Ada satu nih yang gak mau sujud.. Si Jin. Karena tidak mau menurut, Allah memanggilnya “Iblis” yang artinya pembangkang.
Allah berfirman: "Hai iblis, apakah yang menghalangi kamu sujud kepada yang telah Ku-ciptakan dengan kedua tangan-Ku. Apakah kamu menyombongkan diri ataukah kamu (merasa) termasuk orang-orang yang (lebih) tinggi?" (Q.S. Shaad (38) : 75)
Iblis berkata: "Aku lebih baik daripadanya, karena Engkau ciptakan aku dari api, sedangkan dia Engkau ciptakan dari tanah". (Q.S. Shaad (38) : 76) Iblis menyombongkan diri.
Allah berfirman: "Maka keluarlah kamu dari surga; sesungguhnya kamu adalah orang yang terkutuk. Sesungguhnya kutukan-Ku tetap atasmu sampai hari pembalasan" (Q.S. Shaad (38) : 77-78)
Iblis berkata: "Ya Tuhanku, beri tangguhlah aku sampai hari mereka dibangkitkan".
(Q.S. Shaad (38) : 79) Iblis meminta Allah untuk mengundurkan waktu hukuman.
Pemintaan Iblis dikabulkan. Allah berfirman: "Sesungguhnya kamu termasuk orang-orang yang diberi tangguh, (Q.S. Shaad (38) : 80)  sampai kepada hari yang telah ditentukan waktunya (hari Kiamat)". (Q.S. Shaad (38) :81)
Iblis menjawab: "Demi kekuasaan Engkau aku akan menyesatkan mereka semuanya, kecuali hamba-hamba-Mu yang mukhlis di antara mereka.” (Q.S. Shaad (38) :82-83)
Duuh.. Iblis.. Padahal sudah tahu Allah Maha Kuasa dan Maha Pengampun.. Bukannya meminta maaf pada Allah, iblis malah tambah ngeyel mau menghancurkan keturunan Adam.
Allah berfirman: "Maka yang benar (adalah sumpah-Ku) dan hanya kebenaran itulah yang Ku-katakan. Sesungguhnya Aku pasti akan memenuhi neraka Jahannam dengan jenis kamu dan dengan orang-orang yang mengikuti kamu di antara mereka kesemuanya. (Q.S. Shaad (38) :84-85)
Iblis akhirnya meninggalkan pertemuan dengan hati dongkol. Dalam pikirannya, ia mulai merencanakan untuk menyesatkan Adam agar tidak lagi mendapat kasih sayang Allah swt.
Usai pertemuan, Adam kembali ke surga.
Surga adalah tempat yang saaaangat indah.. Adam bisa makan apapun sesuka hati. Bisa pergi kemana pun menggunakan burung surga. .  Tapi.. Adam kesepian.

Maka.. Allah ciptakanlah Hawa. Seorang gadis yang sangat cantik, ramah, dan menyenangkan.
Suatu waktu, Allah berfirman pada Adam dan Hawa. Hai Adam, diamilah oleh kamu dan isterimu syurga ini, dan makanlah makanan-makanannya yang banyak lagi baik di mana saja yang kamu sukai, dan janganlah kamu dekati pohon ini, yang menyebabkan kamu termasuk orang-orang yang zalim." (Q.S. Al-Baqarah [2]:35)  Allah melarang Adam mendekati Pohon Kulbi.
Awalnya Adam dan Hawa mematuhi Perintah Allah untuk tidak mendekati Pohon Kulbi. Sayangnya..  Iblis yang sangat membenci Adam.. diam-diam menyusup ke dalam surga dan berubah menjadi ular.
“Psss…Tahu tidak kenapa Allah melarang kalian memakan buah kulbi psss..” ucap Iblis dalam rupa ular pada Adam dan Hawa .
“Aku tidak tahu. Tapi aku akan menuruti semua yang Allah swt perintahkan,” jawab Adam. “Pergilah hey kau ular.” usir Adam
Si Iblis pantang menyerah.
Saat Hawa sedang sendiri, “Pssss.. Hey Hawa.. Apa kau mau tahu sebuah rahasia yang bisa membuatmu kekal dalam surga?” Iblis yang masih dalam bentuk ular merayu Hawa.
“Apa?” Hawa Penasaran.
“Pss.. Jika kau dan Adam memakan buah kulbi, kalian berdua bisa hidup selamanya di surga,.. psss.” Ucap Iblis berbohong
“Tapi, Allah swt melarang kami mendekati pohon itu,” ucap Hawa.
“Psss.. Itu karena Allah tidak ingin kalian hidup selamanya di surga.. Pss” Iblis lagi-lagi berbohong. “Pss.. Percayalah padaku.. Dahulu aku memakan buah itu. Maka hingga kini aku tetap tinggal di surga…Psss”
Setelah meyakinkan Hawa, Iblis pergi bersembunyi
Hawa yang terbujuk oleh tipu daya Iblis, mengajak Adam untuk memakan buah kulbi. Awalnya Adam menolak keras permintaan Hawa. Karena Hawa tidak mau menyerah membujuk Adam.. akhirnya, Adam menuruti
Adam dan Hawa mendekati Pohon Terlarang dan memakan buahnya.
Tiba-tiba…
Ugh! Untuk pertama kalinya Adam dan Hawa merasa sakit perut! Baju yang Adam dan Hawa pakai tiba-tiba melorot! Aw. Maluuu..
Sadarlah Adam dan Hawa bahwa mereka telah tertipu  oleh setan. Bukannya abadi di surga, karena ketidak patuhan ini Adam dan Hawa malah diusir keluar dari surga.
Allah Berfirman,” Turunlah kamu! Sebahagian kamu menjadi musuh bagi yang lain, dan bagi kamu ada tempat kediaman di bumi, dan kesenangan hidup sampai waktu yang ditentukan. (Q.S. Al-Baqarah [2]:36)
Hu hu hu.. Adam terus menangisi perbuatannya. Ia sangat menyesal. Sambil terus meminta Ampun pada Allah, Adam berusaha mencari Hawa yang turun ke bumi entah di mana.
Bumi adalah tempat yang aneh. Pikir Adam. Saat malam ia sangat kedinginan. Saat siang bisa kepanasan. Juga banyak binatang-binatang buas yang berusaha melukainya.
Namun Adam tidak mau protes. Karena sadar akan kesalahan besar yang telah diperbuatnya. Sambil berusaha menyesuaikan diri dengan kondisi di Bumi, Adam terus bertobat pada Allah dan tetap rajin menjalankan ibadah.
Hingga suatu hari.. Adam bertemu Hawa di sebuah bukit.. Oalah.. Betapa senang dang girangnya Adam dan Hawa. Mereka langsung bersujud, bersyukur kepada Allah. Air mata mereka menetes nyaris tiada henti karena bahagia.
Kini, Adam dan Hawa berusaha membangun kehidupan baru.  Membuat tempat tinggal, membuat sawah, menjinakan hewan dan membuat ternak.. dan memiliki anak.
Sejak saat itulah keturunan Adam dan Hawa memenuhi bumi.
sumber: http://lobilebah.blogspot.com/2012/05/introduction-dan-kisah-nabi-adam-as-1.html