Story of Ibrahim

The Quran recounts Ibrahim addressing his father with gentleness, asking why he worships what cannot hear, see, or benefit him.

The Quran describes Ibrahim examining the stars, moon, and sun, and rejecting each as a god when they set, declaring he turns solely to the Creator.

The Quran recounts that Ibrahim broke the idols of his people except the largest, then challenged them to ask their idols who had done it.

The Quran recounts that Ibrahim's people decided to burn him as punishment for smashing their idols and defying their way.

The Quran states that Allah commanded the fire to be cool and safe for Ibrahim, and their plot against him was foiled.

The Quran states that Ibrahim migrated, declaring he was going toward his Lord, and that Lut believed with him and they journeyed together.

The Quran records Ibrahim's prayer asking Allah to make Mecca a city of peace, provide its people with fruits, and establish prayer among his descendants.

The Quran states that Ibrahim and Isma'il raised the foundations of the Sacred House, praying that Allah accept it from them and make them submissive.

The Quran recounts that Ibrahim saw in a dream that he was sacrificing his son, and when both submitted, Allah ransomed the son with a great sacrifice.

The Quran states that Allah took Ibrahim as a close friend, as a result of his complete submission and following the way of monotheism.

The Quran records Ibrahim praying that a messenger from among his descendants be raised to teach the scripture and wisdom and purify the people.

The Quran describes Ibrahim as a hanif, a pure monotheist who was not a polytheist, and calls believers to follow his way.