What is another Ancient Right from the Garden of Eden (that is tied to the last right mentioned)? First blog here: https://workandtheotherwork.wordpress.com/2018/10/18/what-is-an-ancient-right-from-the-garden-of-eden/
References:
4 “You won’t die!” the serpent replied to the woman. 5 “God knows that your eyes will be opened as soon as you eat it, and you will be like God, knowing both good and evil.” ~ Genesis 3 of Holy Bible;
“Then began Satan to whisper suggestions to them, bringing openly before their minds all their shame that was hidden from them (before): he said: “Your Lord only forbade you this tree, lest ye should become angels or such beings as live for ever.”” ~ Surahtul Araf Ayat 20
This is going to seem so obvious that you would think it an insignificant observation. But, another ancient right from the Garden of Eden, that is tied to the last right mentioned in previous blog post, is the right for men to be men, and for women to be women.
But when a few things are factored in the importance of this ancient right will take on more substance. The factors are:
1. The evil one was not only an enemy to man and woman, but was an enemy to the natures of men and women, as well. Therefore assaults have been made on the natures and traits of men and women since the Garden of Eden. This is evident in the argument that it posed to make Adam and Eve (as) to make them dissatisfied with simply being humans (or man and woman) by the statement, “The Lord only forbids you this tree lest ye should become angels or gods (in the Arabic the word used for angels was clear, “malakieeni”, and the word for gods is “khalidun” which actually means, “beings that live forever”. But, in the Bible the word “gods” was used.).” Adam and Eve (as) obviously already had eternal life. So that cannot be the only context of “khalidun” in the Arabic text. We can get the idea when the Bible (Kitab) is consulted, and see the translation from the Hebrew. The Bibe expands our understanding of “khalidun” in this context to “gods”. So, it was trying to make them dissatisfied with simply being a man and woman, or humans. But not only was that a tactic, but also the alteration of the natures of men and women that is evident as we move down the Holy Scriptures to the story of Prophet Lot (as) who was sent to Sodom and Gomorrah.
2. Being treated as a host or sustainer in the seen and unseen would humbly make a person appreciate simply being a man or a woman. God has many qualities and duties that He performs as Master of all creation.
3. The people (created beings) of Paradise were/are beautiful. It has been described that a messenger of God once said that the women (and we would have to assume it is also true for the men of Paradise that would be suitors of women of Paradise, and women who returned to Paradise)…that the women of Paradise are such that each time they are looked at they are more beautiful than the last time that the same eyes beheld them. That beauty obviously is in reference to outer (physical), inner (spiritual), works, righteousness, productivity, faith, etc.
4. There are rare natures, qualities and traits of men and women that stem from the Garden of Eden. This is evident just as we do not behold the fruits, trees and foliage, mansions, pure unadulterated flowing waters, pure and holy drinks, etc, of Paradise. By this it can be deduced that there are natures, qualities and traits of men and women that are rare on Earth?
5. While many are going after amassing vast treasures on Earth (And some do so for the purpose of helping others, in addition to themselves. And clearly we must earn livings and be productive to fulfill obligations and engagements), but, that God Himself has declared the highest attainment for humans is to return to Paradise and become people of the Garden. That is what God said.
So now it can be seen why another Ancient Right from the Garden of Eden was for men to be men, and for women to be women. Though, it seems obvious, it really isn’t in today’s world.
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