Adam and Hawa have eaten from the forbidden tree. Allah ordered them to leave Jannah and live on earth. They met each other, on Arafah were they ask Allah's forgiveness. Is this story a myth?

28 Nov 2002 · 23 Ramadan 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 7293English

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I would like to know the history of Nabee Adam and Gouwa. I have been told that after they have eaten from the forbidden tree. Allah ordered them to leave Jannah and to live on earth. They were placed on earth apart. They met each other, on Arafah were they ask Allah's forgiveness. Is this story a mith?

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This story is not a myth. Many aspects have been recorded in the Qur?aan.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Moulana Imraan Vawda
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Answered by: Moulana Imraan Vawda

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