Al-Anbiyāʾ

24 passages reference this surah

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Book 32: Patience and Gratitude

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "peace be upon him. Their elevated rank is due to their noble nature. And through them, Allah has improved the prophets peace be upon them, who are the most honorable creation on earth. After the angels come the prophets who are themselves virtuous and God has guided the rest"

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2. "the prophets to enter paradise is Solomon, son of David, due to his kingdom, and the last of my companions to enter paradise is Abdul Rahman ibn Auf, due to his wealth. Another narration states, Solomon will enter after the prophets by forty autumns."

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3. "the son of David, due to his kingdom, and the last of the prophets' companions to enter paradise is Abdul Rahman ibn Auf due to his wealth. This was reported by Al-Tabarani, noting that all prophets will enter paradise before"

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Volume One: From Tangier to the Lands of the East

Ibn Battuta · Rihla — The Travels of Ibn Battuta

1. "of seven hundred prophets, while some claim seventy thousand. Outside the city is the ancient cemetery, which is the burial ground of prophets and pious ones. At its edge near the gardens is a low-lying land overcome by water, said to be the burial site of seventy"

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Book 3: The Book of Purification

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "to him after it had been obtained by the predecessor. Such meanings, despite their seeming straightforwardness, are initially grasped fully only by the Prophets. They are discerned through direct reception only after the Prophets highlight them, and"

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The Story of Isa

Ibn Kathir · Stories of the Prophets

1. "be upon him, and the prophets are brothers, sons of different mothers. Between me and Jesus, there is no prophet. Ahmad narrated from Abu Hurairah about the prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, who said, the prophets are paternal"

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The Prophets of Bani Israil

Ibn Kathir · Stories of the Prophets

1. "In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. A group of the prophets of the children of Israel and Daniel, peace be upon them. From the book, Stories of the Prophets, by Imam Ibn Kathir, Chapter, mentioning a group"

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2. "The messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, We the prophets do not leave an inheritance, whatever we leave is charity. This indicates that the prophets do not leave material inheritance."

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3. "the mention of prophets due to questioning predestination, this is denounced and its authenticity is questionable. Abdur Razak and Qutayba Ibn Sa'id narrated that Uzair questioned his lord about creation and guidance. He was told to turn away from this line of questioning or his"

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The Destroyed Nations & Yunus

Ibn Kathir · Stories of the Prophets

1. "as mentioned in some hadiths. Do not prefer me over the prophets, nor over Yunus ibn Muttah. This is an example of his humility and modesty. Peace and blessings be upon him, and upon all the prophets and messengers of Allah."

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Book 30: The Condemnation of Self-Delusion

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "is termed knowledge and guardianship, and its possessor is called a guardian and a knower. These are the initial stages of the prophets' ranks. The final stages of saints' ranks are the beginning stages of the prophets."

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2. "hereafter and falsify the prophets, much like ignorant individuals arguing against medical consensus. Yet these desires do not cast doubt on the truths of the prophets, saints, and scholars."

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Book 15: Friendship and Brotherhood

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "phrasing. Ahmad narrates from Abu Malik al-Ashari that Allah has servants who are neither prophets nor martyrs, yet they are envied by the prophets and martyrs for their closeness to Allah."

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Book 33: Fear and Hope

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "prophets. Companionship with the highest companion is for the prophets and those who join them. When the messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, was given the choice during his illness"

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2. "fear disbelief. It is narrated in the stories of the prophets that a prophet complained to Allah of hunger, lice, and nakedness for years, even though his garment was wool. Allah revealed to him, My servant, are you not satisfied that I have kept your heart from disbelief"

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The Story of Ibrahim

Ibn Kathir · Stories of the Prophets

1. "messengers whose names are expressly mentioned from among the rest of the prophets in the verses of Al-Azab and Ash-Shura where Allah says, And remember when We took from the prophets"

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Book 21: The Book of the Wonders of the Heart

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "Similarly, the diseases of the heart can only be treated with remedies from the Sharia, which are acts of worship and deeds established by the Prophets for reforming hearts. Relying solely on intellectual sciences without the medicinal practice of the Quran and Sunnah is a sin."

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Book 1: The Book of Knowledge

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "When asked about the recitation of the Quran the Prophet peace be upon him replied Is there any benefit in the Quran except through knowledge? He also stated whoever dies while seeking knowledge to revive Islam. There is only one degree between him and the prophets in paradise"

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2. "worldly benefit, is narrated by Abu Dawud and Ibn Majah with a good chain of narration. Abu al-Darda, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the prophet, peace be upon him, said, Allah, the exalted, revealed to some of the prophets, Tell those who pursue jurisprudence"

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Book 39: The Book of Contemplation

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "of prophets and the truthful, drawing closer to the presence of the Lord of the worlds. This status is not for the animals, nor for the man who contented himself with the worldly desires of animals, for he is worse than the animals by far. The animals have no such capability,"

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Book 18: The Book of Listening and Ecstasy

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "the truth, though it may be considered a perfection compared to others. Al-Husri said, What do I do with listening that stops when one dies? His narration implies that music truly comes from Allah and is eternal. Prophets, peace be upon them, constantly enjoy the pleasure of"

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Book 8: The Mysteries of Qur'an Recitation

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "hears a command or prohibition, they should assume it is directed at them. Similarly, promises or warnings should be taken personally. When hearing the stories of the ancients and the prophets, the purpose is not just storytelling, but to draw lessons and extract necessary"

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Book 14: The Lawful and the Unlawful

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "possessions, and leading them astray in their religion. For he misguides whom he wills and guides whom he wills, gives life to whom he wills, and causes death to whom he wills. But we envision this matter proceeding according to God's customary practice in sending prophets"

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Book 31: The Book of Repentance

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "general forgiveness, due to a hidden cause unbeknownst, just as entering a ruin might unexpectedly yield treasure. Similarly, one doesn't expect to gain knowledge miraculously at home as prophets did, blessings be upon them. Seeking forgiveness through obedience is akin to"

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