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The Prophet Abraham (pbuh)

We sent a messenger among every tribe saying: "Worship
Allah and keep clear of all false deities." Among them
were some whom Allah guided, but others received the
misguidance they deserved. Travel about the land and see
the final fate of the unbelievers. (Surat an-Nahl: 36)
Prophets are special people whom Allah selected and en-
dowed with superior qualities. Their powerful faith, pleasing

moral virtues, superior character, and exemplary behavior al-
ways attracted those around them, and eventually they were
forced to move away from their pagan and misguided societies.
One of the most important qualities setting them apart is the
fact that Allah revealed the truth to them. As Allah reveals in
the Qur'an:

We have revealed to you, as We revealed to Noah and the
prophets who came after him. And We revealed to
Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, the Descendents, Jesus,
Job, Jonah, Aaron, and Solomon. And We gave David the
Psalm. (Surat an-Nisa: 163)
Allah's use of prophets to spread His revelation among
their people was a great blessing for humanity, for His revela-
tion continues to show people the way to the true path, teach
them how to worship, describe proper moral values, and
makes His religion known to those people who live after the
time of the Prophet Muhammad (may Allah bless him and

grant him peace), the last prophet. Our Lord informs us that He
has revealed to the prophets how their followers should behave
and worship Him:
We made them leaders, guiding by Our command, and re-
vealed to them how to do good actions, perform prayer,
and give alms. And they worshipped Us. (Surat al-Anbiya:
73)

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