(2-124)(6-83)(21-51)(19-49)(37-84)(11-75)
In order to give a complete picture
of Abraham, the Quran gives a list of attributes he possessed. He was given
reasoning powers, as well as the potentiality to accept the truth and to be
always a truthful person, with a heart which could live in peace and harmony
with others. He was never to lose control, and he always remained balanced,
confident and compassionate. He concentrated all his abilities on obeying the
laws of one God and left everything that proved to be a hindrance to his
mission.
Abraham’s life is like a minaret of
light in a stormy sea of temptations in the world, guiding the lost ships to
their destiny. It shows the height of human potentiality actualized by one man.
The Quran says Abraham was not a man; he was like a nation in his revolutionary
work and ideas.
(2-124)(16-120-123)(6-84)
Abraham made great sacrifices to be
upright and true to his ideal. In return, God rewarded him handsomely. The
bounties and blessings he poured on him were numerous. Allah was so happy with
his performances that he declared, “I am going to bestow the title Imam
(leader) of humanity upon you.” “What about my children?” asked Abraham. “My
covenant does not cover those who disobey the law,” God said in answer. The
word imam has another meaning also. When a mason is building a wall, he wants
to know whether it is straight or crooked. A device is used to check it. This
device is known as an imam. In other words, the actions of Abraham are the
criterion for human beings to judge their actions.
God told Muhammad (peace be upon him)
to follow the ways of Abraham, because he had full confidence in God, and he
never looked anywhere else for guidance. Abraham got a big share of
intelligence and guidance from the almighty God. No doubt it was a precious
gift, which he used for spreading the truth. God ordered all Muslims to follow the
footprints of Abraham. He was given the best children, Ismail and Isaac, and
both were prophets. His grandson Jacob was also a prophet. Moreover, a line of
prophets was established in his descendants. Fame, money, kingship, honor,
power, wisdom and whatever a human being can aspire to were given in abundance
to Abraham and his descendants. Above all, he will be rewarded in the life to
come.
The truth is that the entire
magnificent universe is following the laws of God; the creator knows the safest
way of development for his creation. His laws are the best for humanity and all
those who follow them whole heartily enjoy the good results. Abraham’s life is
a sparkling example of it. He sacrificed a lot for the sake of truth, and left
many precious things to achieve the goal; but the reward was also overwhelming.
God gave or rather poured his blessings on him and declared that he is his
friend. The exaltation of Abraham shows the consequences of obedient and faithful
following of the directions of God. It is a thing to be remembered at every
difficult turn and corner of life.
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