Here the story of the fall of Adam & Hawaa (alayhas salaam).
An interesting point is to note that the Arabic used in these verses is in the dual form, denoting the reference to the two persons here.
In Arabic one can refer to something in three ways:
singular (one)
dual (two)
plural (more than two)
Referring to dual form is only possible in Arabic and is of paramount importance here. This is lost in the translation in English. This shows why Arabic is meant to be the language of Quran. So in the context of the story:
Both are told not to approach the tree
Both are approached by Iblis
Both are tricked by Iblis
Both ask Allah for forgiveness
Both are sent down to Earth
So Hawaa (alayhis salaam) is not the cause of Adam (alayhis salaam)'s mistake. Satan does not get to Adam through her. None of this blaming the woman business.
Islam sets the woman free from the shackles of blame.
No reference is made to the apple.
No reference to Satan as a snake. Satan is quoted as whispering. Evil comes in whispers. Goodness is said clearly. Satan cannot force one to do anything. Read A'uthubillah.... to seek protection and one will feel better straight away.
No reference to the type of leaves used to cover.
These are not relevant. What is relevant is that both made a mistake, asked for forgiveness and were forgiven.
Verse 23 is one of the forty rabbana
PDF of forty rabbana can be found here
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