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Ibrahim, the Kaaba, and Where Muslim Identity Comes From
Covers Ibrahim being tested, becoming a leader, building the Kaaba with Ismail, praying for a messenger, and teaching that true faith means sincerely following Allah.
The Promise to Believe in Allah's Messengers
Explains that Allah took a promise from the prophets about supporting the messenger who confirms what came before. It teaches that true religion is submission to Allah.
Ibrahim's Way and Food Rules
Clears up confusion about food rules and reminds people that Ibrahim followed the true way of worshiping Allah alone.
Revelation Given to Many Prophets
Explains that Allah sent revelation to many prophets, just as He sent revelation to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The messengers came to guide and warn people.
Prophets Guided by Allah
Lists many prophets and shows that they were guided by Allah. The Prophet ﷺ is told to follow their guidance.
Angels Bring Good News to Ibrahim
Tells how angels visited Ibrahim, who served them a roasted calf. They gave his elderly wife good news of Ishaq and then Yaqub, and Ibrahim pleaded for the people of Lut.
Yusuf's Dream of the Stars
Introduces the best of stories. Yusuf dreams that eleven stars, the sun and the moon bow to him, and Yaqub tells him not to tell his brothers, as Shaytan is man's enemy.
Yusuf's Brothers Plot Against Him
Tells how Yusuf's jealous brothers took him from their father, threw him into a well, and returned weeping with false blood on his shirt. Yaqub chose patience.
Yusuf Calls His Prison Companions to Allah
Tells how two young men in prison asked Yusuf about their dreams. He first called them to worship Allah alone, then interpreted the dreams, but Shaytan made the freed man forget to mention him.
Yusuf's Brothers Come Seeking Food
Tells how Yusuf's brothers come for supplies without recognising him. He asks them to bring their younger brother, and Yaqub lets him go only after they swear an oath by Allah.
Yaqub's Grief and Beautiful Patience
Tells how Yaqub, grieving for Yusuf until his eyes turn white, chooses patience, complains only to Allah, and sends his sons to search, telling them never to despair of Allah's relief.
Yusuf Reveals Himself and Forgives
Tells how Yusuf reveals who he is and forgives his brothers. His shirt is cast over his father's face and he sees again, and the brothers ask their father to seek forgiveness for them.
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.
Ibrahim Gently Calls His Father
Ibrahim kindly urges his father to stop worshipping idols and obeying Satan. His father threatens to stone him, so Ibrahim leaves in peace, and Allah gives him Ishaq and Yaqub as prophets.
Those Who Wept and Those Who Neglected Prayer
The prophets fell down weeping when Allah's verses were recited, but later generations neglected prayer and followed desires. Those who repent will enter Paradise. The angels descend only by Allah's command.
Ibrahim, Lut and Nuh Are Saved
Allah rescues Ibrahim and Lut to a blessed land and gives Ibrahim Ishaq and Yaqub as righteous leaders. Lut is saved from a wicked city, and Nuh and his family from the flood.
Nuh, Ibrahim and the Call to Worship Allah
Nuh stays among his people a thousand years less fifty before the flood. Ibrahim calls his people from idols; they call to burn him, but Allah saves him from the fire. Lut believes, and Ibrahim is given Ishaq and Yaqub.
Remembering Chosen Prophets
Tells the Prophet ﷺ to remember Ibrahim, Ishaq and Yaqub, chosen for their remembrance of the Hereafter, and Ismail, Al-Yasa and Dhul-Kifl, who are all among the outstanding.