What is the validity of the statement: "If our master Adam had not eaten from the tree, we would be in Paradise?"
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Question:
He says: What is the ruling on the one who says, "If our master Adam (peace be upon him) had not eaten from the tree, we would be in Paradise"? Is there something wrong with this statement?
Answer:
This is not permissible, because this means belittling Adam (peace be upon him). Adam repented to Allah, and Allah accepted his repentance. This speech is not permissible. Focus on yourself, my brother. You will not enter Paradise without deeds. You will not enter Paradise except through your deeds, my brother.
He says: What is the ruling on the one who says, "If our master Adam (peace be upon him) had not eaten from the tree, we would be in Paradise"? Is there something wrong with this statement?
Answer:
This is not permissible, because this means belittling Adam (peace be upon him). Adam repented to Allah, and Allah accepted his repentance. This speech is not permissible. Focus on yourself, my brother. You will not enter Paradise without deeds. You will not enter Paradise except through your deeds, my brother.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما صحة قول لو أن سيدنا آدم لم يأكل من الشجرة لكنا في الجنة؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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