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The Prophet Abraham (pbuh)

hibits the same moral values as the Prophet Abraham (pbuh),
whoever devotes himself or herself to Allah with that same
faithfulness and submission, may also hope to be given the
strength of a one-man community of the faithful.

The Prophet Abraham (pbuh) Was Grateful to Allah

Allah has given people countless blessings. All of the

beautiful things that surround humanity, from their own flaw-
less bodies to the incomparable living things in the universe,
are each a means of rendering genuine thanks to Allah. In fact,
Allah reveals that:
For this We sent a messenger to you from among you to re-
cite Our Signs to you, purify you, teach you the Book and
Wisdom, and teach you things you did not know before.
Remember Me—I will remember you. Give thanks to Me,
and do not be ungrateful. O you who believe. Seek help in
steadfastness and prayer. Allah is with the steadfast.
(Surat al-Baqara: 151-153)
As a servant who constantly gave thanks to Allah for the

blessings imparted to him, the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) was a
sincere believer whom Allah made a model for all Muslims. As
Allah states in the Qur'an:
He was thankful for His blessings. Allah chose him and
guided him to a straight path. (Surat an-Nahl: 121)

When we look at the prophets' moral values, as recounted
in the Qur'an we see that they were believers who turned to
Allah at all times, gave thanks to Allah for His blessings, called
on His name, and exalted His glory. In one of his prayers, the
Prophet Muhammad (may Allah bless him and grant him

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