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Discover the honor bestowed upon Heaven/Garden Adam through purity, close relationship with Allah, knowledge, living in the garden, bountiful provision, freedom, responsibility, and direct creation. Explore the consequences of disobedience and shame, and learn about human efforts to cover their shame.
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The Good News for people in Muslim, honor-shame cultures Presented by: Jony Hajaj
Heaven/Garden Adam
Heaven/Garden Adam Honored by a high position (regent) S. 2:30 Honored through purity – no stain of sin S. 2:35 Honored with a close relationship with Allah S. 2:31-35 Honored with more knowledge than the angels S. 2:31-33 Honored by the worship of angels being commanded S.2:35 Honored to live in the garden S. 2:35 Honored by a bountiful provision S. 2:35 Honored by freedom S. 2:35 Honored by responsibility for learning names S. 2:31 Honored by direct creation S. 7:12 Honored by a breath of Allah’s spirit S. 32:9
Heaven/Garden Adam Honored by a high position (regent) S. 2:30 Honored through purity – no stain of sin S. 2:35 Honored with a close relationship with Allah S. 2:31-35 Honored with more knowledge than the angels S. 2:31-33 Honored by the worship of angels being commanded S.2:35 Honored to live in the garden S. 2:35 Honored by a bountiful provision S. 2:35 Honored by freedom S. 2:35 Honored by responsibility for learning names S. 2:31 Honored by direct creation S. 7:12 Honored by a breath of Allah’s spirit S. 32:9 Disobeyed and led his family (humankind) into shame by dishonoring Allah, who had done everything honorable to them S. 7:20-22 cf S. 14:34 all sin/shame
Heaven/Garden Adam Honored by a high position (regent) S. 2:30 Honored through purity – no stain of sin S. 2:35 Honored with a close relationship with Allah S. 2:31-35 Honored with more knowledge than the angels S. 2:31-33 Honored by the worship of angels being commanded S.2:35 Honored to live in the garden S. 2:35 Honored by a bountiful provision S. 2:35 Honored by freedom S. 2:35 Honored by responsibility for learning names S. 2:31 Honored by direct creation S. 7:12 Honored by a breath of Allah’s spirit S. 32:9 Disobeyed and led his family (humankind) into shame by dishonoring Allah, who had done everything honorable to them S. 7:20-22 cf S. 14:34 all sin/shame Go down 7:24
Heaven/Garden Adam Honored by a high position (regent) S. 2:30 Honored through purity – no stain of sin S. 2:35 Honored with a close relationship with Allah S. 2:31-35 Honored with more knowledge than the angels S. 2:31-33 Honored by the worship of angels being commanded S.2:35 Honored to live in the garden S. 2:35 Honored by a bountiful provision S. 2:35 Honored by freedom S. 2:35 Honored by responsibility for learning names S. 2:31 Honored by direct creation S. 7:12 Honored by a breath of Allah’s spirit S. 32:9 Shamed by estrangement from Allah S. 7:24 Shamed by uncleanness of sin S.20:121 Shamed by nakedness S. 7:20,22,26 Shamed by loss of position S. 7:24 Shamed by enmity with his wife S. 2:36 Shamed by limited life S. 7:24 Shamed by limited provision S. 7:24 Disobeyed and led his family (humankind) into shame by dishonoring Allah, who had done everything honorable to them S. 7:20-22 cf S. 14:34 all sin/shame Go down 7:24
Heaven/Garden Adam Honored by a high position (regent) S. 2:30 Honored through purity – no stain of sin S. 2:35 Honored with a close relationship with Allah S. 2:31-35 Honored with more knowledge than the angels S. 2:31-33 Honored by the worship of angels being commanded S.2:35 Honored to live in the garden S. 2:35 Honored by a bountiful provision S. 2:35 Honored by freedom S. 2:35 Honored by responsibility for learning names S. 2:31 Honored by direct creation S. 7:12 Honored by a breath of Allah’s spirit S. 32:9 Disobeyed and led his family (humankind) into shame by dishonoring Allah, who had done everything honorable to them S. 7:20-22 cf S. 14:34 all sin/shame Human efforts Go down 7:24 Shamed by estrangement from Allah S. 7:24 Shamed by uncleanness of sin S.20:121 Shamed by nakedness S. 7:20,22,26 Shamed by loss of position S. 7:24 Shamed by enmity with his wife S. 2:36 Shamed by limited life S. 7:24 Shamed by limited provision S. 7:24 Tried to cover their shame by sewing clothes of leaves S. 7:22
Heaven/Garden Adam Honored by a high position (regent) S. 2:30 Honored through purity – no stain of sin S. 2:35 Honored with a close relationship with Allah S. 2:31-35 Honored with more knowledge than the angels S. 2:31-33 Honored by the worship of angels being commanded S.2:35 Honored to live in the garden S. 2:35 Honored by a bountiful provision S. 2:35 Honored by freedom S. 2:35 Honored by responsibility for learning names S. 2:31 Honored by direct creation S. 7:12 Honored by a breath of Allah’s spirit S. 32:9 Disobeyed and led his family (humankind) into shame by dishonoring Allah, who had done everything honorable to them S. 7:20-22 cf S. 14:34 all sin/shame Divine Symbols Human efforts Go down 7:24 Shamed by estrangement from Allah S. 7:24 Shamed by uncleanness of sin S.20:121 Shamed by nakedness S. 7:20,22,26 Shamed by loss of position S. 7:24 Shamed by enmity with his wife S. 2:36 Shamed by limited life S. 7:24 Shamed by limited provision S. 7:24 bloodshed Tried to cover their shame by sewing clothes of leaves 7:22 Allah provided clothing S. 7:26 Allah provided Abraham a ram S. 37:107
Heaven/Garden Adam Honored by a high position (regent) S. 2:30 Honored through purity – no stain of sin S. 2:35 Honored with a close relationship with Allah S. 2:31-35 Honored with more knowledge than the angels S. 2:31-33 Honored by the worship of angels being commanded S.2:35 Honored to live in the garden S. 2:35 Honored by a bountiful provision S. 2:35 Honored by freedom S. 2:35 Honored by responsibility for learning names S. 2:31 Honored by direct creation S. 7:12 Honored by a breath of Allah’s spirit S. 32:9 What is the way back? Disobeyed and led his family (humankind) into shame by dishonoring Allah, who had done everything honorable to them S. 7:20-22 cf S. 14:34 all sin/shame Human efforts Go down 7:24 Divine Symbols Shamed by estrangement from Allah S. 7:24 Shamed by uncleanness of sin S.20:121 Shamed by nakedness S. 7:20,22,26 Shamed by loss of position S. 7:24 Shamed by enmity with his wife S. 2:36 Shamed by limited life S. 7:24 Shamed by limited provision S. 7:24 blood Allah provided clothing 7:26 Allah provided Abraham a ram 37:107 Tried to cover their shame by sewing clothes of leaves 7:22
Mercy and forgiveness 7:23 Heaven/Garden Adam Honored by a high position (regent) S. 2:30 Honored through purity – no stain of sin S. 2:35 Honored with a close relationship with Allah S. 2:31-35 Honored with more knowledge than the angels S. 2:31-33 Honored by the worship of angels being commanded S.2:35 Honored to live in the garden S. 2:35 Honored by a bountiful provision S. 2:35 Honored by freedom S. 2:35 Honored by responsibility for learning names S. 2:31 Honored by direct creation S. 7:12 Honored by a breath of Allah’s spirit S. 32:9 What is the way back? Disobeyed and led his family (humankind) into shame by dishonoring Allah, who had done everything honorable to them S. 7:20-22 cf S. 14:34 all sin/shame Human efforts Go down 7:24 Divine Symbols Shamed by estrangement from Allah S. 7:24 Shamed by uncleanness of sin S.20:121 Shamed by nakedness S. 7:20,22,26 Shamed by loss of position S. 7:24 Shamed by enmity with his wife S. 2:36 Shamed by limited life S. 7:24 Shamed by limited provision S. 7:24 blood Lost 7:23 Allah provided clothing 7:26 Allah provided Abraham a ram 37:107 Tried to cover their shame by sewing clothes of leaves 7:22
Mercy and forgiveness7:23 Heaven/Garden Adam Honored by a high position (regent) S. 2:30 Honored through purity – no stain of sin S. 2:35 Honored with a close relationship with Allah S. 2:31-35 Honored with more knowledge than the angels S. 2:31-33 Honored by the worship of angels being commanded S.2:35 Honored to live in the garden S. 2:35 Honored by a bountiful provision S. 2:35 Honored by freedom S. 2:35 Honored by responsibility for learning names S. 2:31 Honored by direct creation S. 7:12 Honored by a breath of Allah’s spirit S. 32:9 What is the way back? • Question: can . . . • - the lowly raise • the poor provide for • the unclean clean • - the shameful honor • - the estranged reconcile? Disobeyed and led his family (humankind) into shame by dishonoring Allah, who had done everything honorable to them S. 7:20-22 cf S. 14:34 all sin/shame Human efforts Go down 7:24 Divine Symbols Shamed by estrangement from Allah S. 7:24 Shamed by uncleanness of sin S.20:121 Shamed by nakedness S. 7:20,22,26 Shamed by loss of position S. 7:24 Shamed by enmity with his wife S. 2:36 Shamed by limited life S. 7:24 Shamed by limited provision S. 7:24 blood Lost 7:23 Allah provided clothing 7:26 Allah provided Abraham a ram 37:107 Tried to cover their shame by sewing clothes of leaves 7:22 We need someone honorable to help us regain our honor
Mercy and forgiveness7:23 Heaven/Garden Adam Honored by a high position (regent) S. 2:30 Honored through purity – no stain of sin S. 2:35 Honored with a close relationship with Allah S. 2:31-35 Honored with more knowledge than the angels S. 2:31-33 Honored by the worship of angels being commanded S.2:35 Honored to live in the garden S. 2:35 Honored by a bountiful provision S. 2:35 Honored by freedom S. 2:35 Honored by responsibility for learning names S. 2:31 Honored by direct creation S. 7:12 Honored by a breath of Allah’s spirit S. 32:9 What is the way back? The Straight Path Disobeyed and led his family (humankind) into shame by dishonoring Allah, who had done everything honorable to them S. 7:20-22 cf S. 14:34 all sin/shame Human efforts Go down 7:24 Divine Symbols Shamed by estrangement from Allah S. 7:24 Shamed by uncleanness of sin S.20:121 Shamed by nakedness S. 7:20,22,26 Shamed by loss of position S. 7:24 Shamed by enmity with his wife S. 2:36 Shamed by limited life S. 7:24 Shamed by limited provision S. 7:24 blood Lost 7:23 Allah provided clothing 7:26 Allah provided Abraham a ram 37:107 We need someone honorable to help us regain our honor The lowly cannot raise others, the poor cannot provide for them, the unclean cannot clean them, the shameful cannot honor them, and the estranged cannot reconcile them. Tried to cover their shame by sewing clothes of leaves 7:22
Mercy and forgiveness7:23 Heaven/Garden Adam Mercy 19:21 Honored by a high position (regent) S. 2:30 Honored through purity – no stain of sin S. 2:35 Honored with a close relationship with Allah S. 2:31-35 Honored with more knowledge than the angels S. 2:31-33 Honored by the worship of angels being commanded S.2:35 Honored to live in the garden S. 2:35 Honored by a bountiful provision S. 2:35 Honored by freedom S. 2:35 Honored by responsibility for learning names S. 2:31 Honored by direct creation S. 7:12 Honored by a breath of Allah’s spirit S. 32:9 What is the way back? The Straight Path Disobeyed and led his family (humankind) into shame by dishonoring Allah, who had done everything honorable to them S. 7:20-22 cf S. 14:34 all sin/shame Human efforts Go down 7:24 Divine Symbols 19:21,71 The two predestined things Hellfire 19:71 Shamed by estrangement from Allah S. 7:24 Shamed by uncleanness of sin S.20:121 Shamed by nakedness S. 7:20,22,26 Shamed by loss of position S. 7:24 Shamed by enmity with his wife S. 2:36 Shamed by limited life S. 7:24 Shamed by limited provision S. 7:24 blood Lost 7:23 Allah provided clothing 7:26 Allah provided Abraham a ram 37:107 We need someone honorable to help us regain our honor The lowly cannot raise others, the poor cannot provide for them, the unclean cannot clean them, the shameful cannot honor them, and the estranged cannot reconcile them. Tried to cover their shame by sewing clothes of leaves 7:22
Mercy and forgiveness7:23 Heaven/Garden Adam Mercy 19:21 Honored by a high position (regent) S. 2:30 Honored through purity – no stain of sin S. 2:35 Honored with a close relationship with Allah S. 2:31-35 Honored with more knowledge than the angels S. 2:31-33 Honored by the worship of angels being commanded S.2:35 Honored to live in the garden S. 2:35 Honored by a bountiful provision S. 2:35 Honored by freedom S. 2:35 Honored by responsibility for learning names S. 2:31 Honored by direct creation S. 7:12 Honored by a breath of Allah’s spirit S. 32:9 What is the way back? Death The Straight Path Disobeyed and led his family (humankind) into shame by dishonoring Allah, who had done everything honorable to them S. 7:20-22 cf S. 14:34 all sin/shame Human efforts Go down 7:24 Divine Symbols The two predestined things 19:21,71 Shamed by estrangement from Allah S. 7:24 Shamed by uncleanness of sin S.20:121 Shamed by nakedness S. 7:20,22,26 Shamed by loss of position S. 7:24 Shamed by enmity with his wife S. 2:36 Shamed by limited life S. 7:24 Shamed by limited provision S. 7:24 Hellfire 19:71 blood Lost 7:23 Allah provided clothing 7:26 Allah provided Abraham a ram 37:107 We need someone honorable to help us regain our honor The lowly cannot raise others, the poor cannot provide for them, the unclean cannot clean them, the shameful cannot honor them, and the estranged cannot reconcile them. Tried to cover their shame by sewing clothes of leaves 7:22
Mercy and forgiveness7:23 Heaven/Garden Adam Honored by a high position (regent) S. 2:30 Honored through purity – no stain of sin S. 2:35 Honored with a close relationship with Allah S. 2:31-35 Honored with more knowledge than the angels S. 2:31-33 Honored by the worship of angels being commanded S.2:35 Honored to live in the garden S. 2:35 Honored by a bountiful provision S. 2:35 Honored by freedom S. 2:35 Honored by responsibility for learning names S. 2:31 Honored by direct creation S. 7:12 Honored by a breath of Allah’s spirit S. 32:9 Mercy in Issa 19:21 What is the way back? 43:63-64 The straight path means following, fearing and worshiping Allah, and obeying Issa Death The Straight Path Disobeyed and led his family (humankind) into shame by dishonoring Allah, who had done everything honorable to them S. 7:20-22 cf S. 14:34 all sin/shame Human efforts Go down 7:24 Divine Symbols The two predestined things 19:21,71 Shamed by estrangement from Allah S. 7:24 Shamed by uncleanness of sin S.20:121 Shamed by nakedness S. 7:20,22,26 Shamed by loss of position S. 7:24 Shamed by enmity with his wife S. 2:36 Shamed by limited life S. 7:24 Shamed by limited provision S. 7:24 Hellfire 19:71 blood Lost 7:23 Allah provided clothing 7:26 Allah provided Abraham a ram 37:107 We need someone honorable to help us regain our honor The lowly cannot raise others, the poor cannot provide for them, the unclean cannot clean them, the shameful cannot honor them, and the estranged cannot reconcile them. Tried to cover their shame by sewing clothes of leaves 7:22
Mercy and forgiveness7:23 Heaven/Garden Adam Honored by a high position (regent) S. 2:30 Honored through purity – no stain of sin S. 2:35 Honored with a close relationship with Allah S. 2:31-35 Honored with more knowledge than the angels S. 2:31-33 Honored by the worship of angels being commanded S.2:35 Honored to live in the garden S. 2:35 Honored by a bountiful provision S. 2:35 Honored by freedom S. 2:35 Honored by responsibility for learning names S. 2:31 Honored by direct creation S. 7:12 Honored by a breath of Allah’s spirit S. 32:9 Mercy in Issa 19:21 43:63-64 The straight path means following, fearing and worshiping Allah, and obeying Issa What is the way back? Issa has all the necessary qualifications: 19:19 sinless, pure 3:45, high position, honored, close to Allah Death The Straight Path Disobeyed and led his family (humankind) into shame by dishonoring Allah, who had done everything honorable to them S. 7:20-22 cf S. 14:34 all sin/shame Human efforts Go down 7:24 Divine Symbols The two predestined things 19:21,71 Shamed by estrangement from Allah S. 7:24 Shamed by uncleanness of sin S.20:121 Shamed by nakedness S. 7:20,22,26 Shamed by loss of position S. 7:24 Shamed by enmity with his wife S. 2:36 Shamed by limited life S. 7:24 Shamed by limited provision S. 7:24 Hellfire 19:71 blood Lost 7:23 Allah provided clothing 7:26 Allah provided Abraham a ram 37:107 We need someone honorable to help us regain our honor The lowly cannot raise others, the poor cannot provide for them, the unclean cannot clean them, the shameful cannot honor them, and the estranged cannot reconcile them. Tried to cover their shame by sewing clothes of leaves 7:22
Mercy and forgiveness7:23 Heaven/Garden Adam Honored by a high position (regent) S. 2:30 Honored through purity – no stain of sin S. 2:35 Honored with a close relationship with Allah S. 2:31-35 Honored with more knowledge than the angels S. 2:31-33 Honored by the worship of angels being commanded S.2:35 Honored to live in the garden S. 2:35 Honored by a bountiful provision S. 2:35 Honored by freedom S. 2:35 Honored by responsibility for learning names S. 2:31 Honored by direct creation S. 7:12 Honored by a breath of Allah’s spirit S. 32:9 Mercy in Issa 19:21 43:63-64 The straight path means following, fearing and worshiping Allah, and obeying Issa What is the way back? Death The Straight Path Issa has all the necessary qualifications: 19:19 sinless, pure 3:45, high position, honored, close to Allah But did Issa shed his blood (die)? Yes! 3:55, 5:117 Disobeyed and led his family (humankind) into shame by dishonoring Allah, who had done everything honorable to them S. 7:20-22 cf S. 14:34 all sin/shame Human efforts Go down 7:24 Divine Symbols The two predestined things 19:21,71 Shamed by estrangement from Allah S. 7:24 Shamed by uncleanness of sin S.20:121 Shamed by nakedness S. 7:20,22,26 Shamed by loss of position S. 7:24 Shamed by enmity with his wife S. 2:36 Shamed by limited life S. 7:24 Shamed by limited provision S. 7:24 Hellfire 19:71 blood Lost 7:23 Allah provided clothing 7:26 Allah provided Abraham a ram 37:107 We need someone honorable to help us regain our honor The lowly cannot raise others, the poor cannot provide for them, the unclean cannot clean them, the shameful cannot honor them, and the estranged cannot reconcile them. Tried to cover their shame by sewing clothes of leaves 7:22
Mercy and forgiveness7:23 Heaven/Garden Adam Honored by a high position (regent) S. 2:30 Honored through purity – no stain of sin S. 2:35 Honored with a close relationship with Allah S. 2:31-35 Honored with more knowledge than the angels S. 2:31-33 Honored by the worship of angels being commanded S.2:35 Honored to live in the garden S. 2:35 Honored by a bountiful provision S. 2:35 Honored by freedom S. 2:35 Honored by responsibility for learning names S. 2:31 Honored by direct creation S. 7:12 Honored by a breath of Allah’s spirit S. 32:9 Mercy in Issa 19:21 43:63-64 The straight path means following, fearing and worshiping Allah, and obeying Issa What is the way back? Death The Straight Path Issa has all the necessary qualifications: 19:19 sinless, pure 3:45, high position, honored, close to Allah Disobeyed and led his family (humankind) into shame by dishonoring Allah, who had done everything honorable to them S. 7:20-22 cf S. 14:34 all sin/shame But did Issa shed his blood (die)? Yes! 3:55, 5:117 Shameful torture forever 4:151 Human efforts Go down 7:24 Divine Symbols The two predestined things 19:21,71 Shamed by estrangement from Allah S. 7:24 Shamed by uncleanness of sin S.20:121 Shamed by nakedness S. 7:20,22,26 Shamed by loss of position S. 7:24 Shamed by enmity with his wife S. 2:36 Shamed by limited life S. 7:24 Shamed by limited provision S. 7:24 Hellfire 19:71 blood Lost 7:23 Allah provided clothing 7:26 Allah provided Abraham a ram 37:107 We need someone honorable to help us regain our honor The lowly cannot raise others, the poor cannot provide for them, the unclean cannot clean them, the shameful cannot honor them, and the estranged cannot reconcile them. Tried to cover their shame by sewing clothes of leaves 7:22
Mercy and forgiveness7:23 Heaven/Garden Adam Honored by a high position (regent) S. 2:30 Honored through purity – no stain of sin S. 2:35 Honored with a close relationship with Allah S. 2:31-35 Honored with more knowledge than the angels S. 2:31-33 Honored by the worship of angels being commanded S.2:35 Honored to live in the garden S. 2:35 Honored by a bountiful provision S. 2:35 Honored by freedom S. 2:35 Honored by responsibility for learning names Honored by direct creation S. 7:12 Honored by a breath of Allah’s spirit S. 32:9 Mercy in Issa 19:21 43:63-64 The straight path means following, fearing and worshiping Allah, and obeying Issa What is the way back? Allah sent His Word down 4:171 Death The Straight Path Issa has all the necessary qualifications: 19:19 sinless, pure 3:45, high position, honored, close to Allah Disobeyed and led his family (humankind) into shame by dishonoring Allah, who had done everything honorable to them S. 7:20-22 cf S. 14:34 all sin/shame But did Issa shed his blood (die)? Yes! 3:55, 5:117 Human efforts Go down 7:24 Divine Symbols Shameful torture forever 4:151 We must choose between the two predestined things Shamed by estrangement from Allah S. 7:24 Shamed by uncleanness of sin S.20:121 Shamed by nakedness S. 7:20,22,26 Shamed by loss of position S. 7:24 Shamed by enmity with his wife S. 2:36 Shamed by limited life S. 7:24 Shamed by limited provision S. 7:24 Hellfire 19:71 blood Lost 7:23 Allah provided clothing 7:26 Allah provided Abraham a ram 37:107 We need someone honorable to help us regain our honor The lowly cannot raise others, the poor cannot provide for them, the unclean cannot clean them, the shameful cannot honor them, and the estranged cannot reconcile them. Tried to cover their shame by sewing clothes of leaves 7:22
Mercy and forgiveness7:23 Heaven/Garden Adam Honored by a high position (regent) S. 2:30 Honored through purity – no stain of sin S. 2:35 Honored with a close relationship with Allah S. 2:31-35 Honored with more knowledge than the angels S. 2:31-33 Honored by the worship of angels being commanded S.2:35 Honored to live in the garden S. 2:35 Honored by a bountiful provision S. 2:35 Honored by freedom S. 2:35 Honored by responsibility for learning names Honored by direct creation S. 7:12 Honored by a breath of Allah’s spirit Mercy in Issa 19:21 43:63-64 The straight path means following, fearing and worshiping Allah, and obeying Issa What is the way back? Allah sent His Word down 4:171 Death The Straight Path Will you choose to obey Issa and get on the Straight Path? Issa has all the necessary qualifications: 19:19 sinless, pure 3:45, high position, honored, close to Allah Disobeyed and led his family (humankind) into shame by dishonoring Allah, who had done everything honorable to them S. 7:20-22 cf S. 14:34 all sin/shame But did Issa shed his blood (die)? Yes! 3:55, 5:117 Human efforts Divine Symbols Shameful torture forever 4:151 We must choose between the two predestined things Go down 7:24 Hellfire 19:71 Shamed by estrangement from Allah S. 7:24 Shamed by uncleanness of sin S.20:121 Shamed by nakedness S. 7:20,22,26 Shamed by loss of position S. 7:24 Shamed by enmity with his wife S. 2:36 Shamed by limited life S. 7:24 Shamed by limited provision S. 7:24 blood Lost 7:23 Allah provided clothing 7:26 Allah provided Abraham a ram 37:107 We need someone honorable to help us regain our honor The lowly cannot raise others, the poor cannot provide for them, the unclean cannot clean them, the shameful cannot honor them, and the estranged cannot reconcile them. Tried to cover their shame by sewing clothes of leaves 7:22
Summary / Conclusion • We are in our Master Adam’s family, the shameful family • As our master Adam disobeyed, we also have disobeyed • Through our master Adam, we have lost our honor • We want to regain our honor by walking on the Straight Path • We must now fear Allah, worship Allah, follow Allah, and obey our master Issa • Allah sent our master Issa so we can regain the honor that our master Adam lost. • We need guidance on the Straight Path