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their eagerness to live and planned
to take advantage of it.
....Iblis had only one chance: to
make them approach the forbidden tree.
....Allah Almighty says:
...."Then began Satan to whisper
suggestions to them, bringing openly before their minds all their
shame that was hidden from them (before): he said: "Your Lord
only forbade you this tree, lest ye should become angels or such
beings that live for ever." (Araf, 20)
....Seizing his opportunity, Iblis
told Adam and Eve that he had lived in Paradise for thousands
of years, that he had become the leader of the angels, and therefore
he knew the secrets of Paradise. Indicating the forbidden tree,
he said: "Who eats the fruit of this tree will become immortal
and live in Paradise forever."
.... Eve, a young, energetic, and
healthy woman, was tempted by what Iblis had said. When Adam hesitated,
Iblis tried another approach:
...."And he swore to them both:
Most surely I am a sincere adviser to you." (Araf, 21)
....Hazrat Adam thought that no being
could swear false oaths and he believed in Iblis's oath. He walked
up to the forbidden tree along with Hazrat Eve, who waited impatiently
for him to make a decision.
....Hazrat Eve, exultant with the
dream of becoming immortal and living in Paradise forever, picked
the fruit of the forbidden tree, first taking a bite herself and
then making Hazrat Adam eat some.
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