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Abraham is one of the great prophets of Islam who rebuilt the Kaaba. Eid al-Adha, commemorates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an act of obedience to God, before God intervened to provide him with a sheep to sacrifice instead. he is known as the close friend of Allah.

Abraham is given the title Ḵalīlullāḥ, Meaning: Friend of Allah in Islam.The Quran says: Who can be better in religion than one who submits his whole self to Allah, does good, and follows the way of Abraham the true in Faith? For Allah did take Abraham for a friend. —Quran, sura 4 (An-Nisa) ayat 125[29]

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Quran 14:5 Allah told Moses to remind them the days of Allah, what were those days of Allah, what was happening?

Muhsin Khan And indeed We sent Musa (Moses) with Our Ayat (signs, proofs, and evidences) (saying): "Bring out your people from darkness into light, and make them remember the annals of Allah. Truly, therein are evidences, proofs and signs for every…
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Did Prophet Ibrahim really lie?

This thing I keep hearing all the time, and I'm not sure about it. I need to clarify this - "Did Prophet Ibrahim (AS) really lie?" If yes, then why? If no, then what was the reality and correct explanation of the event? Please give detailed answer…
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Is path of Ibrahim (AS) different from previous prophets?

Verse 6:161: Say, "Indeed, my Lord has guided me to a straight path - a correct religion - the way of Abraham, inclining toward truth. And he was not among those who associated others with Allah." Why mention the "the way of Abraham?" I thought…
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Ancient sources on Ibrahimic traditions

Are there any very old sources from or about Hanif people, i.e. original Arab people referring to Abraham / Ibrahim independently from Jewish or Christian influence? I wonder whether Arab/Bedouin people were referring to Abraham independently from…
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