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إبراهيم
Ibrahim (Abraham)
The Friend of Allah (Khalilullah)
Period
Approximately 2000 BCE
Location
Ur (Iraq), Palestine, Makkah
People
The idol-worshipping people of Babylon
Quran Mentions
69x
The Story
Ibrahim challenged his people's idol worship using reason and was thrown into a fire, but Allah made it cool and safe. He was tested with the command to sacrifice his son, and his obedience earned him the title Khalilullah. He built the Kaaba in Makkah with his son Ismail.
Key Quranic Verses
Surah 2:124-132Surah 6:74-83Surah 14:35-41Surah 37:83-113
Lessons to Learn
1
Complete submission to Allah's will
2
Logical reasoning to find truth
3
Sacrifice and trust in Allah's wisdom
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