According to the Islamic creation narrative, Adam, the first man, was created first, followed by Eve, the first woman. This is consistent across various Islamic sources and interpretations.
The Islamic Creation Story
The Quran and Islamic traditions describe the creation of Adam as the first human being. He was formed from clay and breathed life into by Allah. Subsequently, Eve was created from Adam's rib. This account is found in numerous sources, including:
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The provided reference text: "With that soil Allah made the first man, Adam, breathing life and power into him. Eve, the first woman, was created from the side of Adam and lived with him in paradise."
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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_in_Islam](Adam in Islam - Wikipedia): This Wikipedia article details the Islamic perspective on Adam's creation and role as the first prophet and father of humanity.
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[https://www.organisedquran.com/who-came-first-man-or-woman](Who came first, man or woman | OrganisedQuran): While this source mentions a contrasting view (woman first), it doesn't represent the mainstream Islamic understanding.
While some alternative interpretations or beliefs exist within other traditions, the dominant and widely accepted narrative within Islam maintains that Adam was created before Eve. It's crucial to understand this is the prevalent viewpoint rooted in the Quran and Hadith (the sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad).
Some references mention other figures like Lilith, but these are not considered part of the core Islamic creation narrative.
