Introduction to Divine Prophets: Adam

IQNA – Adam is considered the first prophet of God and the father of mankind. He is mentioned 25 times in the Quran, which recounts his creation and life.

Known by various titles such as Abu al-Bashar, Khalifat Allah, Safi Ullah, and Abu Muhammad.

The Quran does not explicitly name Adam's wife, but in Islamic interpretations and traditions, she is referred to as "Hawwa" (Eve). Some believe that she was made from Adam or from the same material as Adam to be his companion. The Quran notes: “O mankind! Be wary of your Lord who created you from a single soul, and created its mate from it.” (Surah An-Nisa, verse 1)

According to narrations, Hawwa gave birth to forty children in twenty pairs, each consisting of one boy and one girl. The first children were Cain and Aqliha, and the second were Abel and Luda. God blessed Adam with a long life and many descendants.

Adam designated Abel as his successor, which sparked Cain's jealousy and ultimately led to Abel's murder.

God then gave Adam another son, named Seth, whom Adam secretly appointed as his successor and entrusted with the secrets of prophecy.

Regarding the marriage of Adam's children, the Quran states: “From the two of them scattered numerous men and women.” (Surah An-Nisa, verse 1) 

There is much discussion about the marriage of Adam's children to each other. Some commentators believe that it was permissible at that time, though it became prohibited later.

Archaeologists suggest that early humans appeared in the cities of Mesopotamia. In the city of Nippur, located in today’s Iraq, they have discovered clay artifacts depicting Adam and Eve.

Some believe that Mount Sarandip (in Sri Lanka) is the place of Adam and Eve’s Hubut (descent).