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No Forgiveness Prayers for Polytheists
Forbids asking forgiveness for polytheists once it is clear they are people of Hellfire, even relatives, and explains that Ibrahim only did so for his father because of a promise.
The Family Reunited and Yusuf's Dream Fulfilled
Tells how Yusuf welcomes his parents to Egypt and they bow before him, fulfilling his old dream. He thanks Allah and asks to die a Muslim and be joined with the righteous.
Ibrahim's Prayer for the Secure City
Tells of Ibrahim's prayers: to make the city secure, keep his sons from idols, provide for his descendants settled near the Sacred House, thanking Allah for Ismail and Ishaq, and asking forgiveness for his parents and believers.
Zakariyya Prays for a Son
Zakariyya, old and with a barren wife, quietly asks Allah for an heir. He is given the good news of Yahya, who grows up pure, God-fearing and dutiful to his parents.
The Dua of Ibrahim
Ibrahim asks Allah for wisdom, good company, an honoured name, Paradise, and forgiveness for his father, on a Day when wealth and children help no one without a sound heart.
The Grateful Child and the Rebellious Child
Commands kindness to parents, recalling the mother's hardship in pregnancy and birth, and teaches the dua of one who reaches forty. Contrasts him with a son who says "Uff" to his parents and denies the resurrection.
Not Befriending the Enemies of Allah
Warns believers not to show secret affection to enemies who drove out the Prophet ﷺ and them. Gives Ibrahim and those with him as an example, including their prayer for trust and forgiveness.
Nuh's People Drowned and His Prayer
Tells how Nuh's people refused to leave their idols Wadd, Suwa', Yaghuth, Ya'uq, and Nasr, so they were drowned. Nuh prays against the disbelievers and asks forgiveness for himself, his parents, and the believers.