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who dwell upon it: they shall all well be that, in calling on my
return to Us. Lord, I will not be disappointed.’
41 Also recount the story of 49 So when he had separated
Abraham in the Book. He was a himself from them and from
man of truth, and a prophet. what they worshipped besides
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He said to his father, ‘Why do God, We bestowed on him Isaac
you worship something that can and Jacob, and We made each of
neither hear nor see nor benefit them a prophet. 50 We granted
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you in any way? Father, I have them Our mercy and bestowed
been given some knowledge on them true and high renown.
which has not come to you, so 51 Tell also of Moses in the
follow me: I shall guide you Book. He was indeed a chosen
along a straight path. 44 Father! one, and was a messenger and a
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Do not worship Satan—for, truly, prophet. We called out to him
Satan is a rebel against the Most from the right side of the mount
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Gracious One! Father, indeed and made him draw near to be in
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I fear lest a punishment from the close communion with Us; and
Gracious One afflict you, and We gave him as his helper, out of
you become a friend of Satan.’ Our mercy, his brother Aaron,
46 [His father] said, ‘Do you having made him a prophet.
reject my deities, Abraham? If 54 Tell also of Ishmael in the
you do not desist, I shall surely Book. He was true to his promise
stone you to death. Keep out of and was a messenger and a
my way!’ 47 Abraham replied, prophet. 55 He exhorted his
‘Peace be on you: I will pray to people to prayer and almsgiving,
my Lord for your forgiveness— and his Lord was pleased with
He has indeed been gracious to him. 56 Tell also of Idris in the
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me— I will separate myself Book. He was a man of truth and
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from you and from whatever you a prophet. We raised him to a
call upon besides God, and I will high position.
pray only to my Lord. It may 58 These are the ones whom