Abraham (Ibrahim)

And We had certainly given Abraham his sound judgement before, and We were of him well-Knowing (51) When he said to his father and his people, "What are these statues to which you are devoted?" (52) They said, "We found our fathers worshippers of them." (53) He said, "You were certainly, you and your fathers, in manifest error." (54)

And [mention] when Abraham said to his father Azar, "Do you take idols as deities? Indeed, I see you and your people in manifest error." (74) And thus did We show Abraham the realm of the heavens and the earth that he would be among the certain [in faith]. (75) So when the night covered him, he saw a star. He said, "This is my lord." But when it set, he said, "I like not those that disappear." (76)

And mention in the Book [the story of] Abraham. Indeed, he was a man of truth and a prophet. (41) When he said to his father, "O my father, why do you worship that which does not hear and does not see and will not benefit you at all? (42) O my father, indeed there has come to me of knowledge that which has not come to you, so follow me; I will guide you to an even path." (43) He said, "Have you no desire for my gods, O Abraham? If you do not desist, I will surely stone you." (46) [Abraham] said, "Peace will be upon you. I will ask forgiveness for you of my Lord." (47)

And [mention] when Abraham was tried by his Lord with commands and he fulfilled them. [Allah] said, "Indeed, I will make you a leader for the people." [Abraham] said, "And of my descendants?" [Allah] said, "My covenant does not include the wrongdoers." (124) And [mention] when We made the House a place of return for the people and [a place of] security. (125) And when Abraham was raising the foundations of the House and [with him] Ishmael, [saying], "Our Lord, accept [this] from us. Indeed You are the Hearing, the Knowing." (127)

And [mention] when Abraham said, "My Lord, show me how You give life to the dead." [Allah] said, "Have you not believed?" He said, "Yes, but [I ask] only that my heart may be satisfied." [Allah] said, "Take four birds and commit them to yourself. Then put on each hill a portion of them; then call them — they will come [flying] to you in haste. And know that Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise." (260)

And [mention] when Abraham said, "My Lord, make this city [Makkah] secure and keep me and my sons away from worshipping idols. (35) My Lord, indeed they have led astray many among the people. So whoever follows me — then he is of me. (36) Our Lord, I have settled some of my descendants in an uncultivated valley near Your sacred House, our Lord, that they may establish prayer. So make hearts among the people incline toward them and provide for them from the fruits." (37)

And certainly did Our messengers come to Abraham with good tidings; they said, "Peace." He said, "Peace," and did not delay in bringing [them] a roasted calf. (69) But when he saw their hands not reaching for it, he distrusted them and felt from them apprehension. They said, "Fear not. We have been sent to the people of Lot." (70) And his wife was standing, and she smiled. Then We gave her good tidings of Isaac, and after Isaac, Jacob. (71)

Has there reached you the story of the honored guests of Abraham? (24) When they entered upon him and said, "[We greet you with] peace." He answered, "[And upon you] peace, [you are] a people unknown." (25) Then he went to his family and came with a fat [roasted] calf (26) And placed it near them; he said, "Will you not eat?" (27) And he felt from them apprehension. They said, "Fear not," and gave him good tidings of a learned boy. (28) And his wife approached with a cry and struck her face and said, "[I am] a barren old woman!" (29) They said, "Thus has said your Lord; indeed, He is the Wise, the Knowing." (30)

"My Lord, grant me [a child] from among the righteous." (100) So We gave him good tidings of a forbearing boy. (101) And when he reached with him [the age of] exertion, he said, "O my son, indeed I have seen in a dream that I [must] sacrifice you, so see what you think." He said, "O my father, do as you are commanded. You will find me, if Allah wills, of the steadfast." (102) And when they had both submitted and he put him down upon his forehead, (103) We called to him, "O Abraham, (104) You have fulfilled the vision." Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good. (105) Indeed, this was the clear trial. (106) And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice. (107)

Indeed, Abraham was a [comprehensive] leader, devoutly obedient to Allah, inclining toward truth, and he was not of those who associate others with Allah. (120) [He was] grateful for His favors. Allah chose him and guided him to a straight path. (121) And We gave him good in this world, and indeed, in the Hereafter he will be among the righteous. (122) Then We revealed to you, [O Muhammad], to follow the religion of Abraham, inclining toward truth. (123)