The commission given to Adam will have been accomplished without him. The earth will abound with his offspring, who will delight to oversee it and enjoy its many life forms.
وَسَتَكُونُ ٱلْمُهِمَّةُ ٱلَّتِي أَعْطَاهَا ٱللهُ لِآدَمَ قَدْ أُنْجِزَتْ مِنْ غَيْرِ أَنْ يَكُونَ هُوَ مَوْجُودًا .‏