Islamic Studies Courses in De Anza, Mission, Ohlone and Chabot Colleges Designed and Taught By Hafiz M. K. Siddiqi, Ph.D. Meaning of Islam and Muslim The Story of Creation The Story of Adam and Eve

The beginning of this Universe Allah swt (He is glorified and exalted) created the universe to spread the knowledge. Allah swt (He is glorified and exalted) created the universe to spread the knowledge. Prophet Muhammad pbuh reported to have said, Allah swt said: “ I was a hidden treasure and I wanted to be known, so I started creating”. Prophet Muhammad pbuh reported to have said, Allah swt said: “ I was a hidden treasure and I wanted to be known, so I started creating”.

Some names and Attributes of Allah swt Allah swt, has His beautiful names and Attributes such as Allah : It is His personal name and a very unique one, it is not subjected to Masculine, Feminine and Plural forms to describe the uniqueness of Allah and that He Is neither male nor female and He is One and only One

Creation of angels, jinns, and Human Allah swt created angels out of light. Allah swt created angels out of light. He created jinns out of smokeless fire. He created jinns out of smokeless fire. He created Humans out of dust. He created Humans out of dust.

Creation of Adam and Eve Allah swt made an announcement to the angels that he is about to create His khalifah: vicegerent, trustee or representative on earth Allah swt made an announcement to the angels that he is about to create His khalifah: vicegerent, trustee or representative on earth

Allah swt teaches Adam Adam was given the knowledge of the names of everything and their nature.Same knowledge was presented to the angels, but they could not learn. Allah swt commanded angels and jinns to fall prostrate in respect of birth and knowledge of Adam

Please refer to the following verses of the Holy Qur’an: 2/30-39, 7/11-25, 15/26-44, 17/61-65, 18/50, 20/ /68-88, 38/71-85, 5/27-32

1. Creation of Adam and his education 2. Commandment of Allah to Angels 3. Rejection of Satan to prostrate 4. Satan’s declaration of war 5. Adam and Eve enter Paradise 6. Training of Adam and Eve 7. Satan misguides Adam and Eve 8. Eating from the tree 9. Repentance of Adam and Eve 10. Arrival to earth 11. Story of Abel and cain

The nature of tree The nature of tree The humankind created innocent The humankind created innocent There is no concept of original sin There is no concept of original sin The most honorable creation of God The most honorable creation of God Dignified status of Adam Dignified status of Adam First law First law Importance of education Importance of education Importance of pen Importance of pen First killing on face of earth First killing on face of earth