Hello everyone, I hope you are keeping really well. In this editorial,
I would like to talk briefly about the story of Adam and Eve from
Islamic perspective. At its inception, Christianity has the story
ingeminated in a majorly quite different manner. Upon this, it bases
the bedrock of its belief system which is the concept of original sin.
Allegedly, it is the sin committed by Adam and Eve as they have eaten
from the forbidden tree. This sin is said to be inherited by their
descendants except Jesus whom has been sacrificed for mass redemption.
Islam disqualifies this narrative of the broadly propular religious
tale. First off, Islam doesn’t scold neither Adam nor Eve for this
initial sin. As Allah glory be to Him created Adam from clay, He
commanded all angels and those who were present when the order were
given, to submissively prostrate to Adam out of honour not of worship.
Angels complied to the divine command. Nonetheless, Lucifer refused to
prostrate. When asked about the motive, he said I wasn’t suppose to
prostrate to this creature which ye has created from clay. In other
quote of the Koran, Lucifer justified his refusal of prostration
because he considers his substance which is smokeless fire superior to
what was Adam created from. Consequently, Allah pronounced Lucifer
outcast, pariah. Hence, has been expelled from the divine grace. This
is the Islamic version of the account, retold in concise terms. So,
satan is the chief spirit of evil, adversary of Allah, tempter of
mankind and master of Hell. What would we need the Christian concept
of original sin for then? So, does Islam teach original sin in a
different way? Yes, it certainly does. Islam considers the sin of
pride, showing off, speaking curtly to people of lower social status,
acting arrogantly an unbearable blunder. So, if I to deliberately show
off with my outfit, social rate, education, nationality, complexion or
vocational ranking, I am precisely imitating the demonic footsteps.
Racism and pride are depicted as original sin according to Islam. No
one is privileged on others except with piety and righteousness. To
the great mighty and wisdom of our Lord glory be to Him, we are equal
to one another. As devout worshippers assemble in a unique pilgrim's
journey to Mecca, all temporal differences are wholly absented. In the
States, many people are into this unjustifiedly prideful fashion. I
like to call it the Trump disposal. This type of inclination blocks
people’s adequacy to fathom, communicate properly and rectify commonly
held stereotyped and prejudiced notions. I like to plainly present
Islam to those who live abroad, particularly in the States, whereas it
is constantly denounced, defamed and intently misportrayed. I do not
critically proselytise nor I am coveted to mildly or forcefully
convert anyone to my own faith. This has to be exerted with someone’s
independent ability of decision-making. At the same time, I fairly
reserve the full right to sternly refute misinformation relentlessly
propagated by orientalists and their co based affiliates. Whether
someone considers converting, reading the Koran is absolutely
unmissable. This sacred text has numerous miracles that are directly
connected to modern science. Well, what am I suppose to do with
someone who refuses to leastwise look into this proposition? This is
what stereotype does. It justifies prejudice and bases incorrect
assumptions upon that. The primal secret of my tautened confidence
about Islam, is the fact that I have given myself a chance to view
what others say about it and what they claim about themselves. I
therefore have developed a mature reliability to measure various
beliefs and convictions without being neither judgmental nor
manipulated. I am quite satisfied with this moderate approach. I am
genuinely sane and contented with my choice of belief. Some people
though are tremendously rebellious. They may appear firm and
determined. Nonetheless, they’re mentally petrified and perturbed.
They fallaciously impeach others of committing circular reasoning
while they couldn’t even click on a video for prejudiced motives.
Islam is plain, simple, visible, straightforward and certainly has
nothing to hide. Whether you’re a recent revert, considering or not
bearing at all and has questions, please ask. Islamic theology is
indeed my passion and major. I have prestigious credentials in the
discipline. What if someone attempts to detestably marginalise
specialty of theology? He somewhat assumes it isn’t a distinguishing
trait. Well, he is just to be carelessly disposed with. Lastly, I
emphasise as always, my wish is to educate and integrate. Thank you
for reading, cordially, Mustafa
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(Seeking knowledge is compulsory from cratle to grave because it is a
shoreless ocean.)
