Ibrāhīm
إبراهيم"Abraham"
- Number
- 14 of 114
- Verses
- 52
- Revealed
- Makkah
The duʿāʾ of Ibrāhīm for his descendants, still recited today.
24 passages reference this surah
From 16 books in our audiobook library. Each passage is also spoken aloud in the app.
Volume 1 — From Creation to Mūsā
Ibn Kathir · Al-Bidāya wal-Nihāya
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"He was left with no words to respond to Abraham. When Abraham was left speechless, it was said, so the disbeliever was confounded, and Allah does not guide the wrongdoing people. Al-Sudi mentioned that this debate took place between Abraham and Nimrod on the day Abraham"
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"They settled in Haran, where Terah, Abraham's father, died. Al-Sadi said that Abraham and Lot went towards the Levant, where Abraham met Sarah, the daughter of the king of Haran. She criticized her people's religion, and Abraham married her on the condition that"
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"Salah upon Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. And bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. Verily, you are praiseworthy, glorious."
The Wholesome Rain of Good Words
Ibn al-Qayyim · Timeless Classics
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"As you sent blessings upon Abraham and the family of Abraham. Indeed, you are praiseworthy, glorious. O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad. As you blessed Abraham and the family of Abraham."
Book 9: The Mysteries of Supplication
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din
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"his wives, and his descendants, just as You sent prayers upon Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. Bless Muhammad and his wives and descendants as You blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim."
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"The Supplication of Ibrahim ibn Adham, may Allah be pleased with him Ibrahim bin Bashar, his servant, narrated that he used to recite this supplication every Friday, both in the morning and evening: "Welcome to the day of increase, the new dawn, the recorder, and the witness."
The Story of Ibrahim
Ibn Kathir · Stories of the Prophets
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"as you blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. And bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, you are praiseworthy and glorious."
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"and a father his son. Ibrahim then said, O Ishmael, Allah has commanded me to do something. Ishmael replied, Then do what your Lord has commanded you. Ibrahim asked, Will you help me? Ishmael responded, I will help you. Ibrahim said, Allah has commanded me to build"
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"hereafter. And God Almighty says, And who is better in religion than one who submits himself to God while doing good, and follows the way of Ibrahim, inclining toward truth? And God took Ibrahim as a friend. This is an exhortation to follow Ibrahim peace be"
Book 13: Etiquettes of Earning and Living
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din
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"Ibrahim ibn Bashar once asked Ibrahim ibn Adham, may Allah have mercy on him, if he should work with clay that day. Ibrahim replied, "O Ibn Bashar, you are both a seeker and sought; what seeks you is inevitable, and you seek what has been sufficed for you."
Volume Two: From India to the Lands of the West
Ibn Battuta · Rihla — The Travels of Ibn Battuta
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"When the defeat occurred, the Eye of the King said to his deputy, Ibrahim the Tatar, What do you think, O King Ibrahim? Most of the army has fled and the brave among them too. Shall we escape with our lives? Ibrahim said to his comrades in their language,"
Volume One: From Tangier to the Lands of the East
Ibn Battuta · Rihla — The Travels of Ibn Battuta
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"Some attribute it to Ibrahim the Friend, Prophet Abraham, peace be upon him, but the correct opinion is that it is named after Ibrahim al-Khawzi from the foreigners. The gate of al-Hazwa opens to two gates, with a third associated with it opening to two"
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"its honorable sites is the cave where Ibrahim, peace be upon him, was born. It is a narrow, elongated cave with a large mosque overhead and a high minaret. From this cave, Ibrahim saw the stars, moon, and sun, as mentioned in the holy book. Behind the cave is his station"
Book 15: Friendship and Brotherhood
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din
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"Ibrahim said, "On the condition that I have more control over your possessions than you do. The man said no. Ibrahim replied, "I admire your honesty. Ibrahim ibn Adham, may Allah have mercy on him, did not accompany anyone who did not agree with him."
Volume 2 — From the Israelite Prophets to Pre-Islamic Arabia
Ibn Kathir · Al-Bidāya wal-Nihāya
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"the religion of Ibrahim except me. He would also pray towards the Ka'bah, declaring, My God, the God of Ibrahim, and my religion is the religion of Ibrahim. Sa'd was compassionate, reviving the practice of saving daughters from being buried alive."
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"Ibrahim prayed for him and offered advice. A horse was brought for Dul Qarnayn, but he refused to ride, saying, I will not ride in a land where the friend of Allah is present. Allah then made the clouds serve him, and Ibrahim gave him glad tidings of this, allowing"
Book 22: The Book of Disciplining the Soul
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din
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"Ibrahim pointed to the graveyard. The soldier said, "I meant civilization," to which Ibrahim replied, "That is the graveyard. This angered the soldier, who struck Ibrahim's head with a whip, injuring him, and returned him to the city."
Hud, Salih & the Destroyed Nations
Ibn Kathir · Stories of the Prophets
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"Karbata. Ibn Asaker also notes that Abraham was called father of the guests. It is said that when Terah was 75 years old he fathered Abraham, Nahor and Haran. Haran was the father of Lot. Abraham was the middle child and Haran"
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"Abraham will encounter his father Azar whose face will be dark and gloomy Abraham will say to him. Did I not tell you not to disobey me? His father will respond Today I will not disobey you then Abraham will say Oh Lord"
Book 34: Poverty and Asceticism
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din
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"A man came to Ibrahim ibn Adham with ten thousand dirhams, but Ibrahim refused to accept them. The man insisted, so Ibrahim said, "Would you have me erase my name from the registry of the poor for ten thousand dirhams?"
Book 23: The Book of Breaking the Two Desires
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din
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"He replied, "Oh Umm So-and-so, the dog's hunger has eluded me." Shaqiq ibn Ibrahim shared an encounter he had with Ibrahim ibn Adham in Mecca. He found Ibrahim weeping by the roadside and asked him about his tears."
Book 1: The Book of Knowledge
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din
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"Allah will suffice him in what concerns him and will provide for him from where he did not expect. The Prophet said, "Allah, Glorified and Exalted be He, revealed to Ibrahim, peace be upon him, 'O Ibrahim, I am all-knowing and I love every knowledgeable person."
Book 35: The Book of Divine Unity and Trust in God
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din
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"Hudhayfah Al-Mar'ashi, who served Ibrahim ibn Adham, shared an amazing experience. While traveling to Mecca without food, they sought refuge in a mosque. Ibrahim, sensing Hudhayfah's hunger, wrote a poem and instructed him to give it to the first person he met."
Book 2: The Book of Belief
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din
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"He also said, "Do you have clear authority for this? meaning proof and evidence. Furthermore, Allah praised Abraham’s argument against his opponent, saying, "He was confounded. Allah also said, "These are our proofs which We gave to Abraham against his people."
Books referenced
From Creation to Mūsā
Ibn Kathir · 18h 8m
The Wholesome Rain
Ibn al-Qayyim · 6h 28m
Invocations & Supplications
Imam al-Ghazali · 3h 17m
The Story of Ibrahim
Ibn Kathir · 1h 43m
Etiquettes of Earning and Living
Imam al-Ghazali · 1h 58m
Volume Two
Ibn Battuta · 10h 27m
Volume One
Ibn Battuta · 13h 3m
Friendship and Brotherhood
Imam al-Ghazali · 5h 8m