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The Prophet Abraham (pbuh)

this snare, and must always, like the Prophet Abraham (pbuh),
think deeply about the Hereafter and explain it to others.
Indeed, Allah says of the Prophet Abraham (pbuh):

Who would deliberately renounce the religion of
Abraham, except someone who reveals himself to be a
fool? We chose him in this world, and in the Hereafter he
will be one of the righteous. (Surat al-Baqara: 130)

The Prophet Abraham (pbuh) Was a Distinguished
and Auspicious Servant of Allah

In Our eyes, they are among the best of chosen men.
(Surah Sad: 47)
The Prophet Abraham (pbuh) was one of Allah's servants

to whom He vouchsafed the true path, honored with prophet-
hood, and made distinguished in His own sight. The fact that
he and his family were set apart from his tribe is revealed in the
following verse:
Allah chose Adam and Noah, and the family of Abraham
and the family of `Imran, over all other beings. (Surah Al
'Imran: 33)

The Prophet Abraham (pbuh) and his sons distinguished
themselves from their fellow tribesmen by calling on their peo-
ple to believe in Allah and telling them of His superior might
and power. Allah reveals that, "We sent Noah and Abraham,
and placed prophethood and the Book among their descen-
dants…" (Surat al-Hadid: 26) and informs us that He has hon-
ored the Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) family with prophethood.
Being guided is an important sign of believers. Unbelievers

bring evil to the world and those around them, instead of good,

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