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Prophet Ibrahim alayhis-salam worshipped Allah alone. He did not worship idols like his people did. He made du'a to Allah. He asked Allah for a righteous son. Allah answered his du'a. Allah promised him a son who would be patient and gentle.
Discover the powerful story of Prophet Ibrahim and his son Isma'il (alayhimas-salam), a timeless lesson in faith and submission from the Quran. This Islamic children's story recounts the great test from Allah, where Prophet Ibrahim was commanded in a dream to sacrifice his beloved son. Witness the beautiful patience of Isma'il and the unwavering obedience of his father, who both chose to please Allah above all else. Learn how Allah, the Most Merciful, rewarded their piety by ransoming Isma'il with a great sacrifice. This story, commemorated every Eid ul-Adha, teaches children the profound meaning of Taqwa (fear of Allah) and Tawakkul (trust in Allah), showing that Allah always provides a way for those who obey Him. It's a perfect story to inspire young hearts to trust in Allah's plan, especially when facing difficulties, reminding them that Allah is always enough.
Age Range
6-8 years
Duration
5 Minutes
Topic
Dhul Hijjah
Islamic Value
Taqwa (Consciousness and Fear of Allah)
We show our love for Allah by obeying His commands, even when they seem very hard, because He knows what is best for us.
When you fear Allah and do what's right, He will always make a way out of every difficulty for you, just like He did for Ibrahim and Isma'il.
Isma'il's patience during a huge test teaches us that being patient helps us earn Allah's pleasure and rewards.
The story begins with Prophet Ibrahim making du'a for a righteous son, showing us the power of asking Allah for all our needs.
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Prophet Ibrahim alayhis-salam worshipped Allah alone. He did not worship idols like his people did. He made du'a to Allah. He asked Allah for a righteous son. Allah answered his du'a. Allah promised him a son who would be patient and gentle.
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The son was named Isma'il alayhis-salam. He grew up. He became old enough to walk and work with his father. Then, Prophet Ibrahim alayhis-salam saw a dream. The dreams of Prophets are true - they are revelation from Allah. This dream was a great test from Allah.
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Ibrahim alayhis-salam told his son about the dream. "O my son! I have seen in a dream that I am slaughtering you, so look what you think!" (Quran 37:102) Isma'il alayhis-salam loved Allah. He told his father to do what Allah had commanded. "O my father! Do that which you are commanded, if Allah wills, you shall find me of the patient ones."
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Both father and son submitted to Allah completely. Ibrahim alayhis-salam laid his son down on his forehead to sacrifice him. Then Allah, the Most Merciful, called out to him: "O Ibrahim! You have fulfilled the dream! Verily, thus do We reward the good-doers."
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The test was over. Allah did not let Isma'il alayhis-salam be hurt. He sent a great ram to be sacrificed instead, something they didn’t expect.. Allah, the Most High, says: "And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice."
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And Allah praised Ibrahim alayhis-salam for his true faith, and kept his remembrance alive for all of time, just as He mentioned in the Qur’an: "And We left for him (a goodly remembrance) among generations (to come) in later times. Peace be upon Ibrahim! Thus indeed do We reward the good-doers. Verily, he was one of Our believing slaves."
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Every year, we remember this true story on Eid ul-Adha - because it teaches us something we must never forget. That Ibrahim alayhis-salam was sacrificing his son for Allah's sake. Something so difficult to do! And Allah protected them and provided a way for them from where they never expected. "And whosoever fears Allah and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way for him to get out (from every difficulty). And He will provide him from (sources) he never could imagine."
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So when something feels hard - remember Ibrahim and Isma'il alayhimas-salam. They chose Allah above everything else. Allah was enough for them. And Allah is enough for you too.
