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Adam is a Hebrew and Arabic name meaning 'man' or 'humanity'. In Islamic tradition, Prophet Adam (peace be upon him) is the first human being and the first prophet created by Allah from clay. The name is mentioned numerous times in the Quran, honoring Adam as the father of humanity and the first to receive divine guidance. It comes from the word Adeem, meaning dust. The Prophet literally was created from the surface of the Earth. The name carries profound significance as the origin of human civilization and the first recipient of prophethood.
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Adam is a Hebrew and Arabic name meaning 'man' or 'humanity'. In Islamic tradition, Prophet Adam (peace be upon him) is the first human being and the first prophet created by Allah from clay. The name is mentioned numerous times in the Quran, honoring Adam as the father of humanity and the first to receive divine guidance. It comes from the word Adeem, meaning dust. The Prophet literally was created from the surface of the Earth. The name carries profound significance as the origin of human civilization and the first recipient of prophethood.
آدم
آدم عبرانی اور عربی نام ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'انسان' ہے۔ اسلامی روایت میں حضرت آدم علیہ السلام پہلے انسان اور پہلے نبی ہیں جنہیں اللہ نے مٹی سے پیدا کیا۔ یہ نام 'عدیم' سے ماخوذ ہے جس کا مطلب مٹی ہے۔
آدَم
آدم اسم عبري وعربي يعني 'الإنسان' أو 'البشرية'. في التقاليد الإسلامية، النبي آدم عليه السلام هو أول إنسان وأول نبي خلقه الله من طين. الاسم مشتق من 'عديم' الذي يعني التراب.
"وَعَلَّمَ آدَمَ الْأَسْمَاءَ كُلَّهَا"
"إِنَّ مَثَلَ عِيسَىٰ عِندَ اللَّهِ كَمَثَلِ آدَمَ ۖ خَلَقَهُ مِن تُرَابٍ"
"The Prophet Muhammad said: 'Allah created Adam from a handful that He took from the entire earth.'"
Prophethood
The first human being and first prophet in Islamic tradition. He was created by Allah from clay and given knowledge of all names. He and his wife Hawwa (Eve) are considered the parents of all humanity.
Adam is the name of a respected prophet and the father of humanity, making it a highly recommended name.
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