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Adam's Creation from "summary" of Stories of the Prophets (Peace be upon them) by Imam Imaduddin Isma’il Ibn Kathir
When Allah decided to create Adam, He sent down an angel to gather clay from all corners of the earth. This clay was mixed with water from the seas, creating a smooth and fragrant clay. Allah then breathed His spirit into the clay, giving life to Adam. As soon as Adam opened his eyes, he saw the first thing that Allah created for him - the throne of Allah. Adam was struck by the majesty of the throne and the magnificence of its Creator. Allah then taught Adam the names of all things, from the heavens to the earth. He asked the angels to name these things, but they admitted that they knew only what Allah had taught them. Adam, on the other hand, recited all the names effortlessly. This display of knowledge and wisdom by Adam made the angels realize the greatness of Adam's creation. Allah then commanded the angels to prostrate before Adam...
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