The Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham)
In this section, we will dwell on various attributes of some prophets
to whom Allah draws our attention in the Qur'an.
Ibrahim, peace be upon him, was one of these prophets. When he
was young and there was no one around him to remind him of Allah's
existence, he examined the heavens and that led him to recognise that
Allah creates everything. This is related in the Qur'an as follows:
When night covered him he saw a star and said, "This is my
Lord!" Then when it set he said, "I do not love what sets."
Then when he saw the moon come up he said, "This is my
Lord!" Then when it set he said, "If my Lord does not guide me,
I will be one of the misguided people."
Then when he saw the sun come up he said, "This is my Lord!
This is greater!" Then when it set he said, "My people, I am free
of what you associate with Allah! I have turned my face to Him
Who brought the heavens and earth into being, a pure natural
believer. I am not of those who associate others with Allah."
(Surat al-An'am: 76-79)
Ibrahim, peace be upon him, told his people not to worship any
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