Page 68 - The Arrogance of Satan

THE PROPHET IBRAHIM' S

FATHER

he Prophet Ibrahim' s father possessed the attributes
common to disbelieving nations. He was one of
T those who grew arrogant towards Allah, and was
entrenched in hostility towards the Messenger. Having to be
taught the morality of religion from his own son hurt the
pride of this arrogant man. With gracious words and
gentleness did the Prophet Ibrahim communicate Allah' s
religion to his father and sought ways to prevent him from
worshipping idols. Despite the Prophet Ibrahim' s best
efforts, his father clung to his ignorant ways. He turned from
the Prophet Ibrahim merely because he had faith in Allah,
threatening him even with stoning:
Mention Ibrahim in the Book. He was a true man and a
Prophet. Remember when he said to his father, "Father,
why do you worship what can neither hear nor see and
is not of any use to you at all? Father, knowledge which
never reached you has come to me, so follow me and I
will guide you to the right path. Father, do not worship