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إسماعيل
Ismail (Ishmael)
The Sacrificed One (Dhabihullah)
Period
Approximately 1900 BCE
Location
Makkah (Arabia)
People
The Arab tribes of Makkah
Quran Mentions
12x
The Story
Ismail was the son of Ibrahim, left with his mother Hajar in the barren valley of Makkah. He willingly submitted to be sacrificed when Allah tested Ibrahim, but Allah ransomed him with a ram. He helped his father build the Kaaba.
Key Quranic Verses
Surah 2:125-129Surah 37:100-111Surah 19:54-55
Lessons to Learn
1
Willingness to sacrifice for Allah
2
Patience and obedience to parents and Allah
3
Fulfilling promises is a mark of true faith
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