وأول الأنبياء آدم
The first of the prophets is Adam, peace be upon him.
Adam received direct divine instruction and prohibition. The Qur'an, for example, records the command concerning dwelling in the Garden and not approaching a particular tree (2:35). This communication is not merely a deduction reached by human reflection.
Revelation and transmitted reports are discussed in connection with Adam's prophethood. His being a prophet must be distinguished from questions about the specific form and audience of his public mission.