n the beginning, God — the Most Merciful, the All-Wise — created the universe with balance, purpose, and beauty. Among His most honored creations was the first human: Adam (peace be upon him). He was created from clay and gifted with knowledge, dignity, and a special connection to the Creator.

But the story of humanity did not begin in ease alone. It began with a test.

Satan (Iblis), a jinn who once worshipped God, refused to obey when God commanded him to bow in respect to Adam. Out of pride and arrogance, he rebelled and was cast out. From that moment, Satan swore to mislead humanity, out of envy and vengeance.

Adam and his wife Eve were placed in Paradise — a place of peace and nearness to God. They were given freedom, but with one divine command: Do not approach this specific tree. Satan deceived them, and they fell into error. But when they realized their mistake, they turned to God in repentance, and He forgave them.

This moment marks the beginning of humanity’s journey on Earth — not as a punishment, but as a trial, a chance to live, choose, believe, and return to their Creator by their own will.

Islam teaches that every human is born pure, without inherited sin. Each person has the choice to follow truth or be misled by Satan’s whispers. And through guidance like the Qur’an, God continues to call people back to Him with mercy and wisdom.

This is not just a story of a fall — it is the beginning of the human journey: one of hope, struggle, and the path back to Divine grace.