The necessity of prostration of angels to Adam (pbuh) from the perspective of Qur'an and mysticism with emphasis on the opinions of Imam Khomeini (pbuh)

Subject Areas : Nameh Elahiyat

Elham Sayahi ¹ , Maryam Bakhtiar ² , Farajollah Barati ³

1 - Department of Islamic Mysticism and Thought of Imam Khomeini (RA), Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran.
2 - Department of Islamic Mysticism, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran.
3 - Assistant Professor of Irfan Department, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran.

Received: 2023-01-16 Accepted : 2023-04-15 Published : 2023-03-21

Keywords: Quran, Adam, angels, Sajdah, Irfan and Imam Khomeini (RA),

Abstract :

Among the theological topics discussed among Islamic thinkers; The subject is the prostration of the angels to Adam (pbuh). Therefore, the discussion of "necessity of prostration of angels on Adam" is one of the important and necessary topics of knowledge. Sajdah is the most beautiful state and the most magnificent and submissive manifestation of worship in front of Hazrat Ahadit, and servants in the state of prostration are closer to Hazrat Haqq than in any other situation. We believe that prostration is not permissible for anyone other than the holy essence of God, because prostration is the ultimate submission and a clear example of servitude, specific to the one and only. Due to the fact that the Quran is a book of guidance, the correct understanding of the divine verses is effective in the degree of human guidance, as a result, it is very important to examine the verses related to the prostration of the angels, so this research, in a descriptive-analytical way, investigates the necessity and reason for the prostration of the angels to man. (AS), and refers to the reason for Satan's disobedience in implementing the divine order. Prostration of the angels for Adam (as), according to the commentary of the commentators; It does not mean worship, but it was for respect, bowing and honoring Adam (pbuh), and since this was ordered by God, carrying out its command is like worshiping God, and prostrating thanksgiving for the creation of such a wonderful being called human.