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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.
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 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.
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.
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.