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The stories of these two great founding fathers, Ishmael and Isaac are remarkably similar in both Islam and in the Judeo-Christian traditions. However, having said that, significant differences exist.
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Story of Prophet Abraham: The Father of Prophets
In Islam, Abraham is seen as a strict monotheist who calls his people to the worship of God alone. For this belief, he bears great hardships, even disassociating himself with his family and people through migration to various lands. He is one who fulfills various commandments…
Did Prophet Muhammad Sin? Why Did God Rebuke Him?
Asalamu Alaikum, Thank you for contacting About Islam with your question. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani from SeekersHub addresses this question in the video below. This question is answered until roughly minute 11:50. Transcript: Questioner: “How do you understand God correcting the Prophet in the Quran if the Prophet doesn’t make mistakes?” Sh. Faraz Rabbani: “How do we …
Why Did it Take Allah Several Prophets to Perfect the Religion?
Short Answer: God made it man’s choice whether to obey His commandments or to challenge them. Out of His infinite Mercy God has sent His prophets to guide humans along the right path. Allah created the world with all its variegated bounties and put man in charge. And Guidance is given through the Prophets and Books. …
These 5 Stories in the Quran Will Boost Your Patience
Since having patience is something so important and necessary for each one of us, it’s not surprising that Allah has given us wonderful examples of patience in the Quran, patience displayed by the heroes of Islam throughout different ages and times…
When a Prophet Is Jailed.... How Prophet Yusuf (PBUH) Coped
How did Prophet Yusuf (peace and blessings be upon him) face the difficult experience of being jailed for no reason? What did he do when approached by his two mates in prison who asked him to interpret their dreams? And what lessons can we learn from the story and apply in our daily life? Join Sheikh …
How Prophet Adam Survived Satan's Deceit
The enmity of Satan to Prophet Adam and his progeny is very ancient, going back to the very time of creating Adam (peace be upon him). Satan deceived our father and enticed him into disobeying Allah for the first time. Adam forgot the command not come close to the forbidden tree; he ate the fruit. …
Is It Demeaning to Be Servant of God?
Christians say that we are children of God but Muslims keep saying we are servants of God. I think that being called servants sounds demeaning. The Bible quotes Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him) as saying, “I can do nothing on my own” (John 5:30). If you read the Quran with reflection upon …
Are the Prophets' Deeds Buried with Them?
Short Answer: Let’s start with posing an important question, if we are in no need of prophets’ examples, deeds, and teachings, then what is the job of a prophet other than being an ordinary person living with other people? As for the second part of your question concerning going to great scholars, your meaning is not …
Who Are the Prophets of God? (Special Folder)
God’s Prophets and Messengers come with a specific mission to convey the truth about God to all Mankind. In Islam, all Muslims should believe in all the Prophets and messengers sent by God. And not believing in one of them is considered a great sin and takes one out the fold of Islam.