Qoran Shenakht

This article covers the interpretation of verses 30-40 of Sura II the essence of which is as follows: Verse 30: The prophet Adam has been the viceroy of Allah. Angels found out the potential corruption of the earthly creature from that of the earlier inhabitants of the earth, or from the mutual implication of sensual desire and anger with corruption. Verses 31-33: The criterion for vicegerency is knowledge of all the Names taught to Adam. However, the angels did not have the capacity of learning all of them. By viceroy is meant the species of human being, and the hidden issue is the faithlessness of Satan. Verse 34: Some of the angels have been commanded to prostrate before Adam to show their modesty. The inclusion of Satan in this command is due to his presence among them. Verses 35-36: The paradise of Adam has been one of the Intermediate World. Adam, Eve, and Satan have breen those who were commanded to get down. The eating of Adam from the forbidden tree is considered as a failure to do the more desirable. Verse 37: In the process of the repentence of Adam, three stages of repentence occurred: the favor of Allah to Adam through presenting Words to him, pronouncing these words by Adam, and the acceptance of Adam's repentence by Allah. Verse 38: The content of this verse is the first divine legislated message to Adam. The prima facie meaning of the Quran requires that the origins of human being refer to the first man and woman who were created from clay.