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S.2916. And (remember) Ibrâhîm (Abraham) when he said to his people: "Worship Allâh (Alone), and fear Him: that is better for you if you did but know.17. "You worship besides Allâh only idols, and you only invent falsehood. Verily, those whom you worship besides Allâh have no power to give you provision: so seek your provision from Allâh (Alone), and worship Him (Alone), and be grateful to Him. To Him (Alone) you will be brought back.31. And when Our Messengers came to Ibrâhîm (Abraham) with the glad tidings they said: "Verily, we are going to destroy the people of this [Lût (Lot’s)] town (i.e. the town of Sodom in Palestine); truly, its people have been Zâlimûn [wrong-doers, polytheists disobedient to Allâh, and who belied their Messenger Lût (Lot)]."32. Ibrâhîm (Abraham) said: "But there is Lût (Lot) in it." They said: "We know better who is there. We will verily save him [Lût (Lot)] and his family except his wife: she will be of those who remain behind (i.e. she will be destroyed along with those who will be destroyed from her folk)."S.337. And (remember) when We took from the Prophets their covenant, and from you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم), and from Nûh (Noah), Ibrâhîm (Abraham), Mûsâ (Moses), and ‘Îsâ (Jesus) son of Maryam (Mary). We took from them a strong covenant.[1]S.3783. And, verily, among those who followed his [Nûh’s (Noah)] way (Islâmic Monotheism) was Ibrâhîm (Abraham).84. When he came to his Lord with a pure heart [attached to Allâh Alone and none else, worshipping none but Allâh Alone - true Islâmic Monotheism, pure from the filth of polytheism].85. When he said to his father and to his people: "What is it that which you worship?86. "Is it a falsehood - âlihah (gods) other than Allâh - that you desire?87. "Then what think you about the Lord of the ‘Âlamîn (mankind, jinn, and all that exists)?"88. Then he cast a glance at the stars,89. And he said: "Verily, I am sick[1] (with plague). [He did this trick to remain in their temple of idols to destroy them and not to accompany them to the pagan feast)]."90. So they turned away from him, and departed (for fear of the disease).91. Then he turned to their âlihah (gods) and said: "Will you not eat (of the offering before you)?92. "What is the matter with you that you speak not?"93. Then he turned upon them, striking (them) with (his) right hand.94. Then they (the worshippers of idols) came, towards him, hastening.95. He said: "Worship you that which you (yourselves) carve?96. "While Allâh has created you and what you make!"97. They said: "Build for him a building (it is said that the building was like a furnace) and throw him into the blazing fire!"98. So they plotted a plot against him, but We made them the lowest.99. And he said (after his rescue from the fire): "Verily, I am going to my Lord. He will guide me!"100. "My Lord! Grant me (offspring) from the righteous."101. So We gave him the glad tidings of a forbearing boy.102. And, when he (his son) was old enough to walk with him, he said: "O my son! I have seen in a dream that I am slaughtering you (offering you in sacrifice to Allâh). So look what you think!" He said: "O my father! Do that which you are commanded, Inshâ’ Allâh (if Allâh wills), you shall find me of As-Sâbirûn (the patient)."103. Then, when they had both submitted themselves (to the Will of Allâh), and he had laid him prostrate on his forehead (or on the side of his forehead for slaughtering);104. We called out to him: "O Abraham!105. You have fulfilled the dream!" Verily thus do We reward the Muhsinûn (good-doers - See 2:112).106. Verily, that indeed was a manifest trial.107. And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice (i.e. كبش - a ram);108. And We left for him (a goodly remembrance) among the later generations.109. "Salâm (peace) be upon Ibrâhîm (Abraham)!"110. Thus indeed do We reward the Muhsinûn (good-doers - See V.2:112).111. Verily, he was one of Our believing slaves.112. And We gave him the glad tidings of Ishâq (Isaac) - a Prophet from the righteous.113. We blessed him and Ishâq (Isaac). And of their progeny are (some) that do right, and some that plainly wrong themselves.