09/14/2024
*Why was Adam expelled from Paradise?*
*Bible view vs. Quran view*
📍The expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise is a central narrative in both the Bible and the Quran, though with distinct variations in the telling.
📍 *Bible View*
*Genesis Account*: The primary biblical narrative is found in the Book of Genesis.
▪️God creates Adam and places him in the Garden of Eden, instructing him not to eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil.
▪️Eve, created later as Adam's companion, is also given this command.
▪️Tempted by the serpent, Eve disobeys and eats from the tree, sharing the fruit with Adam.
▪️Upon realizing their nakedness, they sew fig leaves together to cover themselves.
👉 *Consequences*:
▪️When God confronts them, Adam blames Eve, and Eve blames the serpent.
▪️As punishment, God curses the serpent, making it an enemy of both humans and Eve.
▪️He tells Eve that childbirth will be painful and that her husband will rule over her.
▪️To Adam, He says the ground will be cursed, making it difficult to cultivate, and that he will eventually die.
👉 *Expulsion*:
▪️God expels Adam and Eve from the Garden to prevent them from eating from the Tree of Life and gaining immortality.
▪️He places cherubim and a flaming sword to guard the entrance.🔥
📍 *Quranic View*:
👉 *Satan's Deception*:
▫️The Quran also recounts the creation of Adam and his placement in Paradise. However, it emphasizes the role of Satan (Iblis), who was expelled from heaven for refusing to bow to Adam.
▫️Satan tempts Adam and Eve to disobey God's command to stay away from a particular tree.
👉 *Disobedience and Repentance*:
Both Adam and Eve give in to temptation and eat from the forbidden tree.
▫️They immediately repent and seek forgiveness from God. God forgives them but informs them that they must now descend to Earth.
👉 *Purpose of Expulsion*:
The Quran suggests that Adam and Eve's descent to Earth was part of God's plan. It was an opportunity for them to demonstrate their faith and obedience through trials and tribulations.