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The noble and polite character of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam)

Q: I read somewhere that the Holy Prophet sallallahu alaihi wasallam at some occasions used harsh words to people. It was written that he would impugn then. Is the definition of impugn which is meant in the ahadith ‘to cause people to doubt someone's character, qualities, or reputation by criticizing them’. Also when we say harsh words, what was the manner of the Holy Prophet sallallahu alaihi wasallam in that case? Did he say the words in an angry tone?

False allegation against Hazrat Aadam (alaihis salaam)

Q: I was reading Stories of the Prophet by ibn Kathir, I think it was Adam AS, I think I read an ayah in which I think it was mentioned that when Adam AS followed shaytan and ate the fruit of the forbidden tree, he was not on Islamic monotheism (I think it was in brackets but I’m not sure). But when I read it again I couldn’t find it, I thought maybe I misread something. Does this ayah appear in the Quran? If yes what does it mean by not on true monotheism?