In Islam, Adam ate the forbidden fruit (often referred to as an apple in other traditions) because he was deceived by the Devil.
According to reference A, the Devil, disguised as a serpent, persuaded Adam that consuming the fruit would benefit him greatly. He was led to believe that eating the fruit would elevate him to a god-like status, allowing him to "become like God." Sadly, Adam believed this deception and disobeyed God's explicit command not to eat from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.
| Reason for Eating the Apple | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Deception by the Devil | The Devil convinced Adam that eating the fruit would make him like God. |
| Disobedience | Adam knowingly disobeyed God's direct instruction. |
| Belief in False Promise | Adam believed the Devil's lie that consuming the fruit would bring him great benefits, such as god-like powers. |
Therefore, Adam's consumption of the forbidden fruit stemmed from his succumbing to the Devil's temptation and his subsequent disobedience to God's command.
