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Abraham was a prophet and messenger of God according to Islam, and an ancestor to the Ishmaelite Arabs and Israelites. Abraham plays a prominent role as an example of faith in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In Muslim belief, Abraham fulfilled all the commandments and trials wherein God nurtured him throughout his lifetime.
The story of Abraham features extensively in the Quran. He is the friend of God; he is a hanif (follower of unadulterated monotheism); and his first son, Ishmael, the father of the Arabs, is the son with whom God tested Abraham. …And God did take Abraham as an intimate friend (Quran 4:125)
Ibrahim, known as Abraham in the Hebrew Bible, was given the title ‘ خليل الله’ KHALILULLAH’, which means ‘the friend of Allah’. Ibrahim (A.S.) was the forefather of many great Prophets and is held in high esteem by all the major revealed religions i-e Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Abraham is called Ibrahim by Muslims. They see him as the father of the Arab people as well as the Jewish people through his two sons, Isaac and Ishmael (Isma'il in Arabic).
In Islam, Ibrahim (Abraham) is revered as an honorable prophet. Learn more about the life and teachings according to the Islamic faith.
01 July, 2019. One of the prophets given the most attention in the Quran is Prophet Abraham (peace be upon him). The Quran tells of him and his unwavering belief in God; first calling him to reject his people and their idolatry, and later to prove true to various tests which God places before him.
Abraham (pbuh): A man of faith who defied the idols of his people, challenged the mightiest of kings, and was tested by fire. Learn more in this article. Skip to content
