In Surah Al-A’raf, Allah recounts the original story of forgiveness, and from this we learn a powerful dua Ustadh Michael Wolfender encourages us all to use in calling out to our Master.
The first step towards gratitude is learning to admit wrong. See how that’s the right thing to do in today’s Qur’an Connection. The seventh surah in the Holy Qur’an contains the story of the devil (Ibliss) and Adam. Ibliss, after refusing Allah’s command, testified to the efforts he will consistently demonstrate in leading humans astray, attesting most humans will not be grateful.
The tactics he used with Adam and Hawa are consistent. He made Adam raise doubts and suspicions about not going near the tree and presented himself as a trusted advisor. Ultimately, his deceit was successful. Adam and Hawa eat from the tree and immediately regret their disobedience and the consequences.
Adam blames himself. Allah taught our forefather, the first human, this dua Brother Michael recites seeking forgiveness based on sinning and accepting accountability, blaming none others. The first step towards gratitude is learning that admitting wrong is the right thing to do.
