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tience; the Prophet Moses' (pbuh) sincerity; the Prophet Jesus'
(pbuh) spiritual depth and submission to Allah; how the
Prophet David (pbuh) turned to Allah and his attitude and be-
havior—all of these and a great number of other features have
been given as examples for humanity.

Everyone must adopt the characteristics of these chosen
people, whom Allah raised to prophethood, supported with
knowledge and strength, and praised for their moral values,
and implement them in their own lives. All believers must fol-
low in the path of these worthy individuals, whom Allah made
superior to the worlds, and implement their matchless moral
values in their own lives.

The Prophet Abraham (pbuh),
"the Intimate Friend of Allah"

Who could have a better religion than someone who sub-
mits himself completely to Allah and is a good-doer, and
follows the religion of Abraham, a man of pure natural be-
lief? Allah took Abraham as an intimate friend. (Surat an-
Nisa: 125)
Our Lord has revealed that He took the Prophet Abraham
(pbuh) as a friend. For that reason, he is known as Khalilullah

(the friend of Allah), and remembered by that name. Indeed,
the Prophet Muhammad (may Allah bless him and grant him
peace) said: "Oh my Allah, the Prophet Abraham is Your friend
[Khalil] and Your prophet." 6
In the Gospel, we find the following statement concerning
the Prophet Abraham (pbuh):

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