Journal of Islamic Studies > Volume 26, No. 1, 2014

Vindicating Prophet Adam against Shirk Allegations / Saeed Muhammad Hussain Malwi

This research refutes allegations leveled at Prophet Adam, accusing him of shirk regarding a naming episode. It aims to clear
Prophet Adam of accusations of falling into shirk, as prophethood is typically immune from shirk. The research applies a deductive
methodology. It concludes that the episode ascribed to Prophet Adam, as mentioned in the interpretation of Ayah 189, Surat Al-A’raaf, is
considered false. The shirk mentioned in the Ayah is ascribed to man in general, not to Prophet Adam personally. The research recommends
that the literature of beliefs and interpretations be revised in order to remove such false allegations against prophets.