Cognitive Study of Adam's (PBUH) Residence in Barzakh Paradise, His Descent from it

The sages have believed that humanity must begin its journey and movement from the station of the descending Barzakh, passing through the material world with its multiplicities, and completing its integrative life and ascending movement by its own will and choice towards the world of mind and its unity. Therefore, according to the Quranic expression, Adam (peace be upon him) began his earthly journey from the Barzakh paradise. In that paradise, he received initial instructions and learned them, such as the divine names and the true station of divine caliphate, and his being prostrated to by the angels, to benefit from them in his life on earth. He also became aware of the devilish whispers and understood the extent of Iblis' enmity towards the humanity. He was then descended, carrying these teachings and treasures, to the earth. Thus, Adam's presence in paradise was based on a great benefit that elevated him to perfection, and he was meant to settle in the dominion of this world before descending from it.