Episode 359: Recognizing Al-Tawwāb [2:37]

Allah says: "Then Adam received words from his Lord, so He turned to him mercifully. Surely He is al-Tawwāb, the Merciful." (2:37) The first time the Qur'an introduces the Divine name al-Tawwāb appears in the story of Adam (as). After being tempted by Iblis and leaving the Garden, Adam experienced the weight of what had happened. In that moment of remorse, he turned back to Allah. But the Qur'an…