What is the meaning of prostration to Adam, even though prostration is only for Allah Almighty?
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The prostration of the angels to Adam (peace be upon him) was a prostration of greeting and honor, by Allah’s command, not a prostration of worship. Al-Shawkani mentioned that this prostration was an honor from Allah to Adam, and it was also said that the prostration was to Allah, with Adam as their . This does not contradict the fact that prostration of worship is due to Allah alone. Prostration of greeting was permissible in previous laws but was forbidden in our .
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