ADAM IN THE GARDEN OF BLISS (VERSE NO. 34)

      To continue with explaining the dignity and high position of man, QURÄN, says: ``We said to the angels prostrate yourselves before ADAM. They all prostrated themselves except IBLIS, who refused and was haughty and became unbeliever.''

      Yes! He was puffed up with pride, and because of his pride and disobedience he became unbeliever. In fact, anyone who is worthy for the office and position of vicegerency is to be esteemed in all respects. We usually respect the scholars and scientists who have learned some formulas and laws of science, why not him who has been taught so much about the names and nature of all being things?

WHY DID IBLIS (SATAN) OPPOSE?

      Satan is a common NOUN, that denotes the first devil, as well as all of them or the devilish power; but IBLIS is a PROPER NOUN, including that very devil who tempted and seduced ADAM and EVE. He was not one of the angels but was a JINN in their line as QURÄN testifies. (According to a definition by OXFORD, JINN is supposed to be s suppernatural being that is able to appear in human and animal form).

      The following verse shows that IBLIS was a JINN, and not an angel:

      ``And when WE said to the angels prostrate yourselves for ADAM. They prostrated except IBLIS, who was one of the JINNS, who disobeyed his Lord.''

QURÄN - S 18: 50

      His denial and rejection was due to false pride and arrogance, thinking that he was higher than ADAM, in creation and position, and due to such a haughtiness he rejected and disobeyed the commandments of his Lord, and as a result of that; he lost faith and burnt out a life- time of service and worship that he had piled up!!