Adam is the first Islamic prophet. He and Hawwa (Eve) were the first humans on Earth and Adam is considered the father of the human race. It is said that Allah (SWT) created Adam and Eve from clay and gave them free rein in Paradise. He told them that they may have anything they wanted, but He forbade them from eating the fruits of one tree in Paradise, but they disobeyed Him and sinned. As a punishment, Allah (SWT) sent them to Earth where Adam had to learn how to grow crops, bake and survive – skills which he passed down to his descendants. Adam and Eve had many children, including Abel, Cain and Seth. Abel and Cain were both asked by Allah (SWT) to present a suitable sacrifice. Allah (SWT) accepted Abel’s effort but rejected Cain’s. In a fit of rage and jealousy, Cain threw a rock at Abel and killed him, resulting in the first murder on Earth. Following this, when the time came for Adam to choose a successor, he chose Seth who became the second prophet.
There are six kalimas (words) in Islam, which are considered to be the fundamental beliefs of the faith. These kalimas are: Kalima Tayyab: "La ilaha illa Allah" (There is no god but Allah) Kalima Shahada: "Ashhadu an la ilaha illa Allah, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan Rasulullah" (I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah) Kalima Tamjeed: "SubhanAllah" (Glory be to Allah) Kalima Tawheed: "La ilaha illa Allah" (There is no god but Allah) Kalima Astaghfar: "Astaghfirullah" (I seek forgiveness from Allah) Kalima Radd-E-Kufar: "Rabbanaghfirli" (My Lord, forgive me)