When Adam met Hawwa
This short but powerful story captures the first conversation between Adam and Hawwa, moments after Allah created her from his rib. Discover the profound significance of their initial interaction in Paradise.
Ibn Abbas and a group of companions of the Prophet ﷺ narrated that when Iblis (Satan) was expelled from Paradise and Adam was made to dwell in it. He wandered through it alone as he had no partner in whom he could seek his comfort. However, once he slept and when he woke up, he found a woman sitting near his head, whom Allah had created from his rib.
Adam asked her, "What are you?"
She replied, "A woman."
He asked her again, "What are you created for?"
She answered, "So you could seek comfort in me."
Angels who were well aware of the extent of the knowledge of Adam asked, "What is her name O Adam?"
He said, "Hawwa (Eve)."
They asked him, "Why is it Hawwa?"
Adam replied, "Because she was created from something living."