The story of the two sons of Adam - in the Quran

The story of the two sons of Adam is mentioned in the Quran in Surah Al-Ma'idah (Chapter 5), verses 27-32. The story is about two brothers, Cain (Qabil) and Abel (Habil), who were the sons of Adam (peace be upon him) and Eve. According to the story, both brothers were asked by Allah to offer a sacrifice, and Cain offered the fruits of his land, while Abel offered a lamb. Allah accepted Abel's sacrifice but rejected Cain's, which led to jealousy and anger in Cain's heart. In a fit of rage, Cain killed his brother Abel.

After the murder, Allah sent a crow to scratch the earth and show Cain how to bury his brother's body. Cain was filled with remorse, but it was too late to undo his actions. Allah then declared that killing one person is like killing all of humanity and that saving one life is like saving all of humanity. This story serves as a lesson to all of us about the destructive nature of envy and anger, and the importance of controlling our emotions and living in peace with each other.

Surah Al-Ma'idah (Chapter 5), verses 27-32:

And recite to them the story of Adam's two sons in truth. When both offered a sacrifice, and it was accepted from one of them but not accepted from the other, Cain said, "I will surely kill you." Abel said, "Indeed, Allah only accepts from the righteous [who fear Him].

If you should raise your hand against me to kill me - I shall not raise my hand against you to kill you. Indeed, I fear Allah, Lord of the worlds.

Indeed, I want you to obtain [thereby] my sin and your sin so you will be among the companions of the Fire. And that is the recompense of wrongdoers."

And his soul permitted to him the murder of his brother, so he killed him and became among the losers.

Then Allah sent a crow searching in the ground to show him how to hide the disgrace of his brother. He said, "O woe to me! Have I failed to be like this crow and hide the body of my brother?" And he became of the regretful.

Because of that, We decreed upon the Children of Israel that whoever kills a soul unless for a soul or for corruption [done] in the land - it is as if he had slain mankind entirely. And whoever saves one - it is as if he had saved mankind entirely. And our messengers had certainly come to them with clear proofs. Then indeed many of them, after that, throughout the land, were transgressors.

In summary, the story of the two sons of Adam tells about Cain and Abel (Qabil and Habil), two brothers who were commanded by Allah to offer a sacrifice. While Abel's sacrifice was accepted, Cain's was rejected, and he became jealous and angry towards his brother. In a fit of rage, Cain killed Abel. Allah then sent a crow to show Cain how to bury his brother's body, and Cain was filled with remorse. This story highlights the danger of envy and anger and emphasizes the importance of controlling our emotions and living in peace with each other. Additionally, it teaches that taking one life is equivalent to taking the lives of all humanity and saving one life is equivalent to saving all of humanity.