Following up from our previous post, when the angels asked Allah why He created Adam, He said:
“I know and you know not!” [2:30]
We like stopping at “Because God said so” and “Allah knows best” when we don’t know the answer to the question (or we don’t think *there is* or *should be* an answer)
But he doesn’t stop there. He *shows* the angels what He means.
“Then He taught Adam the names of all things” [2:31]
Adam was different from the angels.
He could learn.
That was necessary before he could be sent to earth as khalifah.
Now all he had to do was get there…
What do you think? Share your reflections below!
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This underscores the fact that,Allah wanted the angels to know his power ,that he gives knowledge to whom he wants and withholds to him,he doesn’t want to have the knowledge.That is one of the attributes of Allah SWT,He is all knowledgeable
My reflection on this is that Allah tested Adam (as) to see if what he created was different from the angels that he created and infact, Adam as did prove to be, by defying Allah he showed that he is different and unlike the angels, he has a free will. So that is what made him worthy above Angels, as man to be sent to earth as a Khalif. Adam as defiance is also a demonstration of the magnificence of his creation, the man will free will.
Astagfirullah sister
Adam Pbuh did not defy Allah, and we should never even think defiance to Allah or his message proves mankind I superior. Adam pbuh was pure, he had never known the tricks of the cursed iblees so it be believed shaytan for his word.
Allah swt had the plan all along, but it was supposed to be a first hand experience for humankind how to protect themselves from evil and disobedience of the creator.
*Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh*
I’m Zershah Jabbar from Azad Kashmir.
When the angels asked Allah why He created Adam, He replied:
*”I know what you do not know.”* (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:30)
This verse is very comprehensive. One clear point from it is that the knowledge of the unseen belongs only to Allah. Many people elevate the status of angels to that of Allah or even claim, according to some beliefs, that angels are Allah’s daughters. But this verse is a clear message for people of reason: If that were true, the angels would know what Allah knows — but they don’t. The Qur’an explicitly tells us that angels have no knowledge except what Allah teaches them.
Another point is that the wisdom Allah holds is beyond the reach of angels.
And so, this also affirms that *Allah alone possesses all knowledge*.
Then the next verse says:
*”Then Allah taught Adam the names of all things.”* (Al-Baqarah 2:31)
Here, it highlights the value of recognizing wisdom — that *Allah Himself taught Adam the names*.
Today, when humans gain knowledge, they often grow arrogant, forgetting that knowledge is purely *a gift from Allah*.
*Lessons from these verses:*
1. Knowledge is a gift from Allah.
2. Knowledge is the inheritance of Adam.
3. 3. Here, mankind was given greater significance than angels.
4. The angels were made to acknowledge that mankind holds higher status.
In conclusion, these verses teach us not to be arrogant about knowledge — it is a divine gift. Above all, it is Allah’s will to grant it to whomever He chooses.
Allahuma Barik ✨
Salam.
I just wanted to mention a little disappointment on how many Muslims (including me for a little while) believed that being sent to Earth was Adam’s (AS) punishment. Could you please reflect on that part a little as well? Jazak’Allah.