The prostration of the angels to Adam (peace be upon him)
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Question:
Your Eminence, father. The questioner says: Some exegetes say that the prostration of the angels to Adam was a prostration of greeting. What is meant by this prostration?
Answer:
It is a prostration of worship to Allah. The prostration of the angels to Adam is worship of Allah, because Allah commanded them to do so, and they obeyed Him. Worship is obedience to the command of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). At the same time, it is an honor for Adam; it is an honor for Adam and worship of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Your Eminence, father. The questioner says: Some exegetes say that the prostration of the angels to Adam was a prostration of greeting. What is meant by this prostration?
Answer:
It is a prostration of worship to Allah. The prostration of the angels to Adam is worship of Allah, because Allah commanded them to do so, and they obeyed Him. Worship is obedience to the command of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). At the same time, it is an honor for Adam; it is an honor for Adam and worship of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 089 من 123 / شرح كتاب زاد المستقنع / الظهار / صالح الفوزان / الفقه / كبار العلماء — youtube.com (47:00)
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