No self can die except
with Allah's permission,
at a predetermined time...
(Surah Al 'Imran: 145)
He did not die although he
was cast into the fire, since his
time of death as predetermined
by Allah had not yet come. Allah
saved him from the fire.
In one verse, Allah relates
to us that Ibrahim was a man of
exemplary character:
Ibrahim was forbearing,
compassionate, penitent.
(Surah Hud: 75)
Allah loves people who are
wholeheartedly devoted to Him.
As the verse makes clear, not
being rebellious, having a good
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