the sin itself, for Adam had already repented, and whoever repents of a sin is like one who never sinned. Rather, the blame concerned the calamity that befell them because of it. They are instructed, when afflicted, to reflect on the divine decree, and, when they slip, to seek forgiveness—just as the Exalted says: “So be patient; surely the promise of Allah is true, and ask forgiveness for your sin” (Q 40:55).

Paying heed to both the Revealed Law and the Divine Decree obliges worship and reliance

Whoever observes both the command and the decree, as just explained, is a worshiper of Allah, obedient to Him, seeking His help, trusting in Him—one of those upon whom Allah has bestowed favor: the prophets, the steadfastly truthful, the martyrs, and the righteous.

Allah, glorified be He, joins these two foundations in many places, such as His words, “You alone we worship and You alone we ask for help” (Q 1:5); His words, “So worship Him and place your trust in Him” (Q 11:123); and His words, “Upon Him…”