Prophets in the Quran
Ibrahim
Called the friend of Allah, who reasoned his way past the stars and broke his people’s idols.
The account
What the Quran relates about Ibrahim
Key events
- 1Reasoning through the star, moon and sun
- 2Breaking the idols and the fire that did not burn
- 3The command regarding his son, and the ransom
What is drawn from it
- Conviction can be reasoned towards, not only inherited
- The hardest command is answered with submission, not argument
References
Surahs where the account appears
The numbers are given so the references can be checked rather than taken on trust.
The stories, taught with their sources
Islamic studies lessons cover the prophets as the Quran tells them rather than as folklore.
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Where is Ibrahim mentioned in the Quran?
In 6 surahs: 2, 6, 14, 19, 21, 37. The numbers are given so the references can be checked rather than taken on trust.
Is there a surah named after Ibrahim?
Yes, surah 14 carries the name.
What are the main events in the story of Ibrahim?
Reasoning through the star, moon and sun, Breaking the idols and the fire that did not burn and The command regarding his son, and the ransom.
What is usually drawn from the story of Ibrahim?
Conviction can be reasoned towards, not only inherited and The hardest command is answered with submission, not argument.
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