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Eve's creation from "summary" of Stories of the Prophets by Ismāʻīl ibn ʻUmar Ibn Kathīr

When Adam found himself alone, and there was no partner or companion with him in Paradise, Allah, the Exalted, created Eve from Adam's rib. This was a great favor from Allah to Adam, as He made Adam's wife a means of comforting him. Allah, the Exalted, says: "And among His Signs is that He created for you wives from among yourselves, that you may find comfort in them, and He placed between you affection and mercy" (Quran 30:21). Adam woke up from sleep to find a woman with fair complexion and beautiful appearance looking at him. He asked her, "Who are you?" She replied, "A woman." He asked, "Why have you been created?" She answered, "So that you could find comfort in me." He then asked, "Why do I find you so pleasing?" She replied, "Because of your nature." Adam's so...
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    Stories of the Prophets

    Ismāʻīl ibn ʻUmar Ibn Kathīr

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