ADAM.

The above-named Emâm relates that on the first day, namely, on the day of Saturn, after the inhabitants of the earth had been destroyed by the deluge, Adam made his appearance, and was the first man who invented various handicrafts, together with the tools necessary for their pursuits, and who taught them to his children. The same author states that he had seen various literary composi­tions of Adam—peace be on him—and had profited by their perusal. He also relates that Adam lived a very long time, enjoyed great power, as well as high dignity, and was, moreover, the first of the prophets and apostles of God.