The Forbidden Tree, what kind of thing is or was it?
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From my understanding of the Quran, Adam and his wife were immortal and the kingdom (paradise/garden) they lived in was eternal/everlasting. But then Iblis deceived them and promised them immortality and eternal life. But the promise of Iblis was false. Because they were already immortal and they were already living in an eternal kingdom (paradise/garden). So Iblis promised them the opposite of what was true/real. Also, the Quran seems to suggest that when they experienced the tree, their bodies became apparent to them, and their sin brought them out of the eternal paradise/garden (a spiritual state of existence) and down to a temporary life on earth (a material state of existence). It seems that Iblis's aim/objective is to make us believe that there is nothing beyond this earthly life (i.e. no afterlife). Also, it seems that the story of Adam contains a lesson of obedience regarding God's laws/commandments. Thus, it seems that obedience is the key to immortality and eternal life.
I like that understanding.
Bold Yes, I agree. *nod
Peace.