Adam / Ādam

אָדָם (Hebrew) · آدم (Arabic)

First human, created by God

Overview

Both traditions present Adam as the first human created by God, given authority over creation, who falls through disobedience. The Quran emphasizes Adam’s repentance and God’s mercy, while the Torah details the consequences through generations.

In the Torah

Adam in Torah

Key passages:

• 27
• 7
• 19
• 1

In the Quran

Ādam in Quran

Key passages:

• 30
• 11
• 115

Shared Themes

• creation
• fall
• repentance
• stewardship

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