Woman Between Islam and Western Society
1. A Survey
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Christians, but amongst almost all the nations of the
world. In becoming a part of language and
literature, it managed to reach every class of people.
Just as the Qur’an has rectified many distortions of
the accounts of the Bible, so has it also refuted this
distorted account of Adam and Eve. The following
passage from the Qur’an puts the incident in its true
perspective:
To Adam He said: “Oh Adam! Dwell with
your wife in Paradise, and eat from whatever
you please; but never approach this tree or
you shall both become transgressors.”
But the devil tempted them, so that he might
reveal to them that which had been hidden
from them of their shame. He said: “Your
Lord has forbidden you to approach this tree
only to prevent you from becoming angels or
immortals.” Then he swore to them that he
would give them friendly counsel.
Thus he cunningly seduced them. And when
they had eaten of the tree, their shame became
visible to them, and they both covered
