ADAM AND THE PROSTRATION OF ANGELS
Two entirely different beginnings of mankind. The Quran says that it confirms the biblical scriptures in S2 (40) and believe in the revelation which I have sent down, confirming that which is with you, and be not the first who believe not therein, neither exchange my signs for a small price; and fear me. But the Bible, in the book of Genesis, has a totally different story to tell. And in Al-quran Satan, in refusing to worship Adam, is more righteous than Allah Sura 2 (30) When thy Lord said unto the angels, I am going to place a substitute on earth; they said, Wilt thou place there one who will do evil therein, and shed blood? but we celebrate thy praise, and sanctify thee. God answered, Verily I know that which ye know not: (31) and he taught Adam the names of all things, and then proposed them to the angels, and said, Declare unto me the names of these things if ye say truth. (32) They answered, Praise be unto thee; we have no knowledge but what thou teachest us, for thou a...