Shadowing Practice: Adam Asks Allah A Very Wise Question - Learn English Speaking with Video

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I love you Allah
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There was a very beautiful conversation that reminds me of this verse and I'll be brief They took place between Adam
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and Allah in Imikathir Records this in his tafsir of these verses
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He says that when Adam was being taken away from this garden Jordan.
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He asked Allah a few questions.
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Number one, he said, my Lord, did you not create me with your own two hands?
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And Allah said, yes.
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He said, did you not breathe into me the breath of life and cause me to live?
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And Allah says, yes.
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Did you not when I sneeze say, may Allah have mercy on you?
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Yes, I did say that.
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Then Adam asked a very wise question to Allah that explains us.
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He said, when You created me and you placed me in
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that garden and you told me not to eat from that tree.
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Didn't you already know I was going to eat from it?
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You see the wisdom of Adam said, didn't you know I was going to eat from that tree?
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You see, Adam understood that Allah knew before creating anything that he was going to create Adam.
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He was going to put him in the garden and him
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and his wife and they were going to eat from that tree even though they were told not to do so.
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Allah knew.
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So Allah said, yes, I knew you were going to do it.
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So Adam said, then can you not forgive me for that and put me back in that garden one day?
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And Allah said, yes.
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And he taught them the very famous words, my Lord, I have wronged my own soul.
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And if you do not forgive me and have mercy on me, surely I will be one of the losers.
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So you see, life is not about whether you will sin or not.
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Because you're gonna sin.
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If you keep living, you're probably gonna keep sinning at some point in your life.
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It's not about whether you will sin or not.
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Kulli Bani Adam Khattah, Every Son of Adam Sins.
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What is Important is What do You do about the Sin?
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Al-Khayrul Khattaheena At-Tawwabun.
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He Said But the Best of those who sin are those who repent.
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You see Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala when he told the angels, I know something you don't know.
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I'm proving a point here that yes, I'm going to create this Khalifa.
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Yes, his progeny, many of them are going to turn away from me.
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Yes, they're all going to commit sin.
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They're all going to do wrong, but there will be some of them who will turn back to me
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and ask me to forgive them and I will forgive them.
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You see true power, this is why understanding the attributes of Allah is difficult for the human mind.
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Because true power is not punishing when you have the capability to do so.
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True power is when you have the right to punish.
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Allah has the right to punish all of us for our sins.
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Allah is capable of punishing us, yet He chooses to forgive those who seek His forgiveness.
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That's true power.
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When you have all the capabilities, all of the power to punish, and yet you lean towards forgiveness and you're lenient and merciful.
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This is the Rabb that we serve.
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This is the Rabb that the Muslims worship, is a Rabb who is forgiving, who is merciful, that knows that I'm going to sin,
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that knew that I was going to sin before He created me.
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So therefore when I do so,
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I am going to turn to Him and beg Him to forgive me and you will find Him to be most merciful.
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This is a beautiful part of Islam that I get from these verses.
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And Allah knows best.
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Why Practice Speaking with This Video?

This video’s heartfelt dialogue between Adam and Allah is a goldmine for English learners. Its conversational flow—filled with questions, responses, and reflective statements—mimics real-life speech, making it perfect for shadowspeak practice. By shadowing (repeating aloud in real time), you’ll build fluency in natural phrasing while connecting with meaningful content. The video also balances simplicity with depth, letting you focus on rhythm and intonation without getting overwhelmed. Whether you use a shadowing app or practice manually, this conversation trains you to speak with emotion and clarity—key for engaging communication.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Let’s unpack 3 standout structures to boost your speaking:

  • Did you not…?: This formal question structure adds emphasis, as in “Did you not create me with your own two hands?” Use it to express curiosity or seek confirmation (e.g., “Did you not see the email?”).
  • Surely I will be…: A confident prediction, seen in “surely I will be one of the losers.” It softens certainty, making statements sound thoughtful (e.g., “Surely we will find a solution”).
  • It’s not about… It’s about…: This contrastive pattern clarifies priorities: “It’s not about whether you will sin or not. It’s about what you do about the sin.” Use it to explain key ideas (e.g., “It’s not about speed; it’s about accuracy”).

Common Pronunciation Traps

Watch for these tricky words to improve English pronunciation:

  • Mercy: Don’t rush the “er” sound—say “mur-see,” not “murs-ee.”
  • Progeny: Stress the first syllable: “PRAH-jen-ee,” not “prah-JEN-ee.”
  • Lenient: The “ie” sounds like “ee”: “LEE-nee-ent,” not “LAY-nee-ent.”

Listening closely and shadowing these words will help you master their rhythm. Remember, learning English with videos like this one turns passive watching into active skill-building—so press play, repeat, and let the conversation guide your progress.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does itbeing taken · were told
Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thingthose who sin · those who seek
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionI'll be · will be · will sin
Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see cominggonna sin · gonna keep · I'm going to create

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →