Tree

In botany, a tree is a perennial plant with an elongated stem, or trunk, supporting branches and leaves in most species. In some usages, the definition of a tree may be narrower, including only woody plants with secondary growth, plants that are usable as lumber or plants above a specified height. In wider definitions, the taller palms, tree ferns, bananas, and bamboos are also trees.

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Heaven . Whisper . Tree . Satan . Food . Prophet Adam

How was Shaytan able to whisper to Prophet Adam and Hawwa to eat from the tree of knowledge despite being kicked out of heaven?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 year ago

Whispering of Shaitan does not need his physical presence in front of us, as Shaitan is able to whisper to us from far and we don't see him. Shaitan whispered to Adam and Eve and Talal oath that he is advising them for their benefit. They never thought that anyone can take a false oath. They did not commit any sin by eating from the tree because they were never been ordered but just been advised. Doing against an advice is not a sin but it was better to avoid it.

'Wassalam.

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Christmas . Tree

Is it permissible to buy a Christmas tree?

Rebecca Masterton, Dr Rebecca Masterton graduated with a BA in Japanese Language and Literature; an MA in Comparative East Asian and African Literature and a PhD in Islamic literature of West Africa. She has been... Answered 3 years ago

According to Ayatollah al-Sistani, if having the tree promotes another religion, then it is not permissible. Actually the origins of the Christmas tree are pre-Christian. The practice of having a Christmas tree was brought from Germany to England by Prince Albert, I believe, in the nineteenth century. Nowadays there is the ethical issue of buying a living tree and then chucking it out after a few days, which leads to israf (waste), which is not permissible in Islam. Sometimes previously wild woodland is replaced by the monoculture of fir tree growing.

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Tree . God (Allah) . Prophet Adam

What was the tree that Allah ordered Prophet Adam (AS) to not eat the fruit of or go near to it? Was the forbidden food an apple or wheat?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 5 years ago

Narrations say that the tree was a grape "tree", a wheat/grain "tree", or the tree of envy of Ahl al-Bayt (A), which Adam and Eve ate from and then became envious of blessings and position given to the Ahl al-Bayt (A) and their closeness to God; for that reason, God cast them to earth, and they had to repent. [For instance, see Uyun Akhbar al-Rida (A)].

It is related from Imam al-Rida (A) that all these views are correct in that it was a tree that bore more than one type of produce, since it was not a normal tree.

"Apple" is not present in narrations but to my knowledge the idea of it being an apple tree was also a later addition to Christianity.

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Neighbour . Tree

Can a person trim or cut the branches of a neighbour's tree that is extending into his property and causing inconvenience? Does it need the neighbour's permission? What if the permission is sought but not given?

Yes, you need permission of the owner of the tree. If you request the neighbor to trim extending branches into your property, and he refuses to do so, you will be then allowed to trim only the parts which are inside your property.

Wassalam.

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Tree . Drawing . Bird

Is it allowed to draw the picture of a tree or a bird?

Abbas Di Palma, Shaykh Abbas Di Palma holds a BA and an MA degree in Islamic Studies, and certifications from the Language Institute of Damascus University. He has also studied traditional Islamic sciences in... Answered 5 years ago

as salam alaikum

there is no problem in drawing pictures of non-living creatures like trees. As far as pictures of living creatures like animals and human beings, it is permissible to draw them but they should not be put in front of a Musalli when he is praying in the direction of the qiblah. It is also disliked to have such pictures in a place dedicated to worship, especially a Masjid.

With prayers for your success.

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Prophet Adam . Tree

What was the name of the tree that Prophet Adam (a) ate from?

Narrations say that the tree was a grape "tree", a wheat/grain "tree", or the tree of envy of Ahl al-Bayt (A). [For instance, see Uyun Akhbar al-Rida (A)]. Maybe there is some truth to all of them since it wasn't a normal tree.

"Apple" is not present in narrations but to my knowledge the idea of it being an apple tree was also a later addition to Christianity.