(According to the Qur’an)
Who Was Abraham?
Prophet Abraham (called Ibrāhīm in Arabic) was one of the greatest prophets of Allah. Allah calls him:
“A leader for mankind.”
(Qur’an 2:124)
He is known as:
l A prophet of pure belief
l A strong believer in One God
l A man who trusted Allah completely
Many prophets came from his family, including Isa (Jesus) and Muhammad ﷺ.
Abraham’s People Worship Idols
Abraham lived among people who worshipped idols made of stone and wood. Even his own father made idols.
Allah tells us that Abraham questioned his father:
“Why do you worship what cannot hear, cannot see, and cannot help you?”
(Qur’an 19:42)
Abraham was polite and kind, but firm. He explained that idols:
l Could not speak
l Could not protect
l Could not give benefit or harm
But his people refused to listen.
Abraham Thinks About the Creator
Abraham wanted to teach his people to think.
Allah describes how Abraham looked at the stars, moon, and sun:
l When he saw a star, he said, “This is my Lord,”
but when it disappeared, he said he did not love things that disappear.
l He said the same about the moon and the sun.
Finally, Abraham declared:
“I turn my face to the One who created the heavens and the earth. I am not among those who associate partners with Allah.”
(Qur’an 6:79)
This shows that Allah guided Abraham to pure belief (Tawḥīd)—worshipping Allah alone.
Abraham Breaks the Idols
One day, when his people were away, Abraham went to the place where the idols were kept.
He broke all the idols, except the biggest one. He placed the tool on the large idol.
When the people returned, they were angry and asked:
“Who did this to our gods?”
(Qur’an 21:59)
They brought Abraham, and he said calmly:
“Ask the biggest one, if it can speak.”
(Qur’an 21:63)
The people realized the truth—but instead of accepting it, they became more angry.
Abraham Is Thrown into the Fire
The people decided to punish Abraham. They said:
“Burn him and support your gods!”
(Qur’an 21:68)
They lit a huge fire and threw Abraham into it.
But Allah protected His prophet. Allah commanded the fire:
“O fire, be coolness and safety upon Abraham.”
(Qur’an 21:69)
The fire did not burn him at all. This was a great miracle and a sign that Allah always protects those who trust Him.
Abraham Migrates for Allah
Even after seeing this miracle, most people still refused to believe. So Abraham left his homeland for the sake of Allah.
Allah says:
“Indeed, I will go to where my Lord has commanded me.”
(Qur’an 37:99)
This teaches us that sometimes we must leave comfort behind to remain faithful to Allah.
Abraham Prays for a Child
Abraham became old, and he did not have a child. He prayed sincerely:
“My Lord, grant me a righteous child.”
(Qur’an 37:100)
Allah answered his prayer and gave him a son who was patient and obedient.
The Great Test: The Sacrifice
Allah tested Abraham with a very difficult test. Abraham saw in a dream that he was sacrificing his son. Dreams of prophets are true commands from Allah.
Abraham spoke gently to his son:
“O my son, I have seen in a dream that I must sacrifice you. What do you think?”
(Qur’an 37:102)
His son replied with faith:
“O my father, do what you are commanded. You will find me patient, if Allah wills.”
(Qur’an 37:102)
When they both submitted to Allah, Allah stopped them and replaced the sacrifice with a ram.
Allah said:
“You have fulfilled the vision.”
(Qur’an 37:105)
This shows their complete obedience and trust in Allah.
Abraham Builds the Ka‘bah
Later, Allah commanded Abraham and his son Ismā‘īl to build the Ka‘bah in Makkah.
Allah says:
“And when Abraham and Ismā‘īl raised the foundations of the House…”
(Qur’an 2:127)
While building it, they prayed:
“Our Lord, accept this from us. Indeed, You are the Hearing, the Knowing.”
(Qur’an 2:127)
The Ka‘bah became a place for worshipping Allah alone.
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