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Abraham, in the belief of Islam, was instrumental in cleansing the world of idolatry at his time. Paganism was cleared out by Abraham in both the Arabian Peninsula and Canaan. He spiritually purified both places as well as physically sanctifying the houses of worship.
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Apr 22, 2024 · 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)
Mar 1, 2019 · In Islam, Ibrahim (Abraham) is revered as an honorable prophet. Learn more about the life and teachings according to the Islamic faith.
Sep 4, 2009 · 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).
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.
From the Qur'an: "Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian; he was a Muslim, wholly devoted to Allah. And he certainly was not amongst those who associate others with Allah in His divinity." (Surah al-Imran, ayah 67)
Jul 1, 2019 · In Islam, Abraham is seen as a strict monotheist who calls his people to the worship of God alone. For this belief, he bears great hardships, even disassociating himself with his family and people through migration to various lands.
