The Holy Quran 15:26 — Surah Al-Hijr

Arabic text

وَلَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا ٱلْإِنسَـٰنَ مِن صَلْصَـٰلٍ مِّنْ حَمَإٍ مَّسْنُونٍ

Translation

Indeed we created man (Aadam عليه الصلاة والسلام) out of melodious sand derived from dark decomposing (moistened) clay. (The various verses of the Qur'aan individually refer to various stages in man's creation. The fact is that water was mixed with soil, turning it into clay. Then this clay was left until it began to decompose and become dark in colour. Thereafter the mould of Aadam عليه الصلاة والسلام was cast with this. When the mould set and dried, it became like potted clay that has a melodious sound when struck.)

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The story of Adam ﵇ and Iblis: after the signs in the outer world, [Allah] sets out some of the signs within man himself, and perhaps this is also meant as a warning: for the Being Who is the source of all perfections and Who first created you in so unique a manner, what difficulty is there in creating you again and gathering you on one plain? (Note.)

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