The story of the miracle of Prophet Ibrahim was protected by the fire

The prophet ibrahim had difficulty leaving idols
The Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) finally felt that there was no benefit in arguing with his stone-headed people and did not want to accept the information and concrete evidence presented by him and always held on to the only reason that they would not deviate from the offerings of their ancestors, even though it was stated repeatedly by the Prophet Ibrahim that they and their fathers were mistaken and lost in the footsteps of the devil and the devil.

The prophet Ibrahim then designed and proved to his people a real action that they could see with their own eyes that their idols and statues were completely useless to them and could not even save themselves.

Prophet Ibrahim destroyed the idols of his people
It has become a tradition and custom of the royal population of Babylon that every year they leave the city as a city on a holiday which they consider to be sacred. for days they lived outside the city in an open field, camped and brought enough food and drink. They revel and have fun while leaving the city of their city empty and quiet. They exclaimed and invited all the residents to leave the house and join together to respect the holy day. The Prophet Ibrahim who was also invited, but he pretended to be sick and was allowed to stay at home because they were worried that the ibrahim as made for it would spread and spread among them if he participated.

“Here is the opportunity I look forward to,” said the heart of the prophet Ibrahim Ibrahim when he saw the city was empty of its inhabitants, silent, not heard except the sound of birds singing, the sound of tree leaves rustling in the strong winds. Carrying an ax in his hand he went to the place of worship of his people who had been left without guards, without caretakers and only rows of shrines were seen being swarmed by the place of worship. Then the statue was broken and he cut it into pieces with what was in his hand. He left a large statue, and he did not disturb it on his neck, the ax of the prophet Ibrahim, and then he left.

The story of the miracle of Prophet Ibrahim – Stunned and shocked by the residents, when they returned from partying outside the city and seeing the state of the statues, their gods were broken apart and became pieces of pieces scattered on the floor. wonder to one another: “Who has dared to commit this evil and abominable deed to the gods of this offering?” said one of them: “It is possible that people always mock and ridicule our offerings the one named Ibrahim who did this brave deed. “Another person added information by saying:” He was the one who certainly did it, because he was the only person who lived in the city when we were all outside celebrating the holy and sacred day “. After an investigation, finally there is undoubted certainty that the prophet ibrahim damaged and destroyed the statues. The people of the city are busy talking about events that are considered an event or insult that cannot be forgiven of their beliefs and offerings. one is angry, jealous and a curse is heard from all over, who demands that the perpetrator be held accountable in an open court, where all citizens of the city can participate in witnessing it.

And indeed it was expected by Prophet Ibrahim that the trial would be carried out in a manner where all citizens could also witness it. Because in this way he can covertly attack the false and false belief, while explaining the truth of the religion and belief that he brings. Among those present are expected to still be able to open their hearts to the faith and knowledge that is taught and preached.

The day the court was determined and came people from all corners to visit the open fields provided for the trial.
When the prophet Ibrahim came to face the judges who were going to try, he was greeted by the audience with shouts of cursing and insults, signifying the very anger of the idol worshipers who had dared to destroy their offerings.

Asked the prophet Ibrahim by the judges: “Do you do the destruction and destruction of your gods?” In a calm manner, the Prophet Ibrahim replied: “the great statue that turned when it was on its neck did it. Just ask the statues who destroyed it. “The question judges were silent for a moment while looking at one another and whispering. Then said the judge: “Do you know that the statue of the statue cannot speak and says why did you ask us to ask him? “TIbalah is the time awaited by Prophet Ibrahim, so in response to the last question he gave a speech to unfurl their sacrifices, which they maintained fiercely, solely because the custom was the inheritance of their ancestors. The prophet Ibrahim said to the judges: “If this is the case, why do you worship the statues, who cannot say, cannot see and cannot hear, cannot bring benefits or reject harm, cannot even help themselves from destruction and destruction? Can’t you think with a healthy mind that the offerings that I have done are wrong actions only understood by satan. Why do you and worship the God who created you, create a natural environment around you and empower you on the earth with all content and wealth ”

After completion of the prophet Ibrahim described his speech, the judges issued a decree that the prophet ibrahim as to be burned alive as a reward for his actions insulting and destroying their gods, so the judges shouted to the people who attended witnessed the trial “burn him and defend your Lord God , if you are truly loyal to him “

The court decision was dropped. The Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh) must be punished by being burned alive in a fire that is as big as the sins committed. Preparations for the burning ceremony which will be witnessed by all the people are being arranged. Fields for the kiln were provided and there was a large collection of firewood where each resident cooperatively had to take part in carrying as much firewood as he could as a sign of devotion to the God of their offerings which had been destroyed by Prophet Ibrahim.

Crowds of residents from all over the city brought firewood as a donation and a sign of devotion to their god. among them there are pregnant women and sick people who carry charcoal donations in hopes of obtaining trust from their god by healing their illness and protecting those who are pregnant when they are giving birth.

The story of the miracle of Prophet Ibrahim
After gathering firewood in the field that was provided for the burning ceremony and piled up and arranged like a hill, two people came to witness the execution of the sentence of Prophet Ibrahim. the wood is then burned and a great volcano is formed which is flying over it falling in flames by the heat of the steam generated by the mounting fire. Then in confinement, the prophet ibrahim was brought in and from above a tall building he was thrown into the burning pile of wood with the accompaniment of the word of God: “O fire, be cold and be salvation for Abraham” (Qs 21; 69)

The miracle story of the prophet ibrahim – Since the sentence of punishment was needed until when he was thrown into evidence that was burning, the prophet ibrahim (as) remained calm and resigned because of his faith and belief that Allah would not be willing to let his servant become fire food and sacrifice of malignancy disbelievers are enemies of Allah. And that is indeed what happened when he was in the stomach of the evidence of what was terrible he felt cold in accordance with Allah’s call for protection and only rigging and chains that remembered burnt hands and feet, while the body and clothes attached to the jelly remained intact. not the slightest touched by fire, this is a miracle given by God to his chosen servant, the prophet ibrahim, in order to continue the delivery of the message assigned to him to his lost servants of Allah.

All who were present at the wonder burning ceremony were astonished when they saw the prophet ibrahim as coming out of the proof of the fire which had died out and became ashes, safe, intact with clothes that remained as usual, there was not a hint of fire. They then left the field in a state of wonder while asking themselves and among each other how the miraculous thing happened, even though they considered the sins of the prophet ibrahim to have disobeyed the gods they worshiped and worshiped. Some of them in their hearts began to doubt the truth of their religion but did not dare to talk about their doubts to others, while their emo and their leaders were disappointed and embarrassed, because the punishment they handed down to the prophet ibrahim and the busyness of the people gathering firewood for weeks of the week ended in failure and felt ashamed of Prophet Ibrahim and his followers.

The miracle given by Allah SWT to the prophet ibrahim as tangible evidence of the truth of his preaching, has caused a shock in the trust of some residents of their offerings and statues and opened their eyes to the heart. many of them rethinked the invitation of the Prophet Ibrahim and his da’wah, even no less than those who wished to express their faith in the prophet ibrahim, but were worried that they would find difficulties in their lives due to anger and revenge from their leaders and dignitaries who might be lost in feeling that his influence had turned to the prophet ibrahim.

The Prophet Ibrahim always called on and invited his father to believe in Allah, and quickly repent, as in Al Qur’an:

“Tell (hi muhammad) the story of the ibrahim in this AL Kitab (Al quran). in fact he is a very justifying prophet. Be very warm when he said to his father:

“O my father, why do you worship something that does not hear, does not see and cannot help you one bit?”

O my father, there has come to me a part of knowledge that did not come to you, so follow me, I will show you the right path. “

“O my father, do not worship shaitan, in fact the shaitan is rebellion to the Most Gracious God.

“O my father, verily I am afraid that the punishment of the Most Gracious God will be overwritten, then you will be friends to the shaitan” (QS 19: 41 – 45)

Then his father answered, as in Al Qur’an
“Said his father:” Do you marry me, my God, O Abraham? if you do not stop, then you will surely sharpen me, and stay for a long time. “

Since then he moved to Palestine and there he was married and had offspring. Prophet Ibrahim had two wives, his first wife was Siti Sarah and the second was Siti Hajar.

At first, Prophet Ibrahim did not get a descendant with his wife Siti Sarah then he remarried with Siti Hajar, only from Siti Hajar Prophet Ibrahim as a descendant named Islam.

After siti sarah’s age was a bit further, then she got a descendant named ishak and ishak which brought down a child named Ya’qub.
The Prophet Ibrahim argued with King Namrud:

Nambrud said: “Ibrahim, who made this nature?
the prophet ibrahim replied: “that makes this nature is the one who can turn on and can kill and rule over everything.”

“I also have power, whoever I command to kill him, then die, and if I let him live, then he will live” Namrud said

“Our Lord is the one who published the sun from the east, then you try turning the rising of the sun,” replied the prophet Ibrahim.

After hearing the Prophet’s words, he was astonished and he could not answer

Namrud claimed to be Mr. “I am the god who has the right to be worshiped! I’m the emperor! “he said arrogantly. whoever worships namrud will get food and sources of life from him. And whoever reneges on namrud, will not be given food to him even in the slightest

God is very angry with him. Then Allah sent down the punishment in the form of thousands of mosquitoes that attacked the namrud along with his followers and the taufak wind which ravaged the ruins of the land of Babylon. Finally the king namrud died from the punishment of the almighty God.

That is the mukzinat story of the prophet ibrahim given by Allah SWT, Hopefully the above story can we take the wisdom and can add to our faith in Allah SWT. Aamiin.

Prophet Ibrahim aih Alaihissalam and his Father on Judgment Day

The Prophet sallalla ‘alaihi wa sallam said,” On the Day of Judgment, Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissalam met his father, Azar, while Azar’s face was dark black and dusty. Then Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissalam said to him, saya Didn’t I ever forbid you from being rebellious to me? ’His father replied, ini Today I will not disobey you. Indeed, you promised me that you would not humiliate me on the day they were raised. Then even more humiliation is more despicable than my father’s condition which is kept away from Your mercy? ‘Then Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala said,’ Indeed, I forbid heaven for unbelievers. ! What is under your feet? ‘He also looked below him, it turned out there was a figure of a coyote that was covered in dirt seen looking down, then his legs were tied and thrown into hell. “

(Narrated by Al-Bukhari)

Modeling the Prophet Ibrahim

Ibrahim’s determination aih alaihissallam in preaching tawheed to his father

The most important element in the process of purifying the soul is by upholding tauhidullah, making it the main pillar so that it influences other elements in the soul. If someone’s monotheism is good, then other elements are good. And vice versa, if someone’s monotheism is bad, it will also be very influential in every step of his life. And we hope that Allah, Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, will always give His guidance and guidance.

In studying the life journey of Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissallam, we will get himself as a very firm and persistent person in upholding the great right of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, namely tawhid. This can be seen in several moments, including:

1. Da’wah of Tawheed to His Father ‘Alaihissallan Patiently and Full of Compassion.

Al-Hafihz Ibn Katsiir Rahimahullah said, “The inhabitants of the land of Harran were idolaters and idols. All the inhabitants of the earth are infidels except Ibrahim ‘alaihissallam, his wife, and his nephew, the Prophet Luth‘ alaihissallam. Ibrahim aih alaihissallam was chosen to be the servant of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala who abolished the kesyirikan and eliminated misguided falsehoods. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala has bestowed on him perseverance since his childhood. He was appointed as an Apostle, and Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala chose him as the lover of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala in the next period.

The beginning of the tauhid da’wah which he aih alaihissallam tegakkan, was directed to his father, because he was an idol worshiper and the most entitled to be given advice (Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah, juz 1, p: 326).

Shaykh as-Sa`di rahimahullah said, “Ibrahim aih alaihissallam was the best of the prophets after the Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu‘ alaihi wa sallam, … who had Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala made prophethood to his descendants. And the scriptures were revealed to them. He has invited mankind to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, be patient with the torment that he has (on his missionary journey), he invites people who are close (with him) and people who are far away, he is serious in preaching to his father however the way … “(Tafsir as-Sa`di, p: 443.)

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala said,

َ َ َ َ ِ َ َ َ ِ ِ َ َ َ َ َ َ َ َ َ َ ُ َ َ َ ْ َ ْ َ َ وَلَا يُبْصِرُ وَلَا يُغْنِي عَنْكَ شَيْئًا

“Remember when he said to his father; “O my father, why do you worship something that does not hear, does not see and cannot help you at all?”. (Surah Maryam: 42).

Look, how did Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissallam preach monotheism to his father with a very gentle expression and good words to explain the evil in the act of shirk he did ?! (Tafsir as-Sa`di, p. 444). His father’s rejection of da’wah did not dampen his enthusiasm and affection towards his father by still asking for forgiveness, even though the request for forgiveness was not justified by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala. Mentioned in His word,

وما كان استغفار إبراهيم لأبيه إلا عن موعدة وعدها إياه فلما تبين له أنه عدو لله تبرأ منه إن إبراهيم لأواه حليم

“And the request for forgiveness from Abraham (to Allah) for his father was nothing but because of a promise that had been made to his father. So when it was clear to Ibrahim that his father was an enemy of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, then Ibrahim was released from him. Indeed, Ibrahim is a very gentle person, a heartbroken person. “(Surat at-Tawbah: 114).

In another attempt, Ibrahim had a dialogue with his father:

وَإِذْ قَالَ إِبْرَاهِيمُ لِأَبِيهِ آزَرَ أَصْنَامًا آلِهَةً ۖ إِنِّي أَرَاكَ وَقَوْمَكَ فِي ضَلَالٍ مُبِينٍ

“And (remember) when Abraham said to his father, Azar. ‘Are you worthy to make idols gods? Indeed, I see you and your people in a real error. “(Surat al-An’am: 74).

Syaikh as-Sa’di said, “And remember (against) the story of Ibrahim ‘alaihissallam when Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala praised and glorified him when he preached invites to monotheism and prohibited from doing shirk.” (Tafsir as-Sa`di, p. : 224).

Thus, the struggle for tawhid da’wah delivered by Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissallam to his people. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala makes it as part of the verses of the Koran which will always be read and studied carefully.

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala said,

وَإِبْرَاهِيمَ إِذْ قَالَ لِقَوْمِهِ اعْبُدُوا اللَّهَ وَاتَّقُوهُ ۖ ذَٰلِكُمْ خَيْرٌ لَكُمْ إِنْ كُنْتُمْ تَعْلَمُونَ

“And (remember) Abraham, when he said to his people:” Worship Allah and fear Him, which is better for you, if you Know. “(Surah Al-Ankabut: 16).

Ibn Kathir rahimahullah said in interpreting this verse: “Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala reported about His servants, Apostles and His beloved, namely Ibrahim ‘alaihissallam the imam of the hunafa’, that he ‘alaihissallam preached invites his people to worship Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala solely and there is no ally for Him, blessing Him in piety, pleading for sustenance only to Him, and pressing Him in thankfulness. “(Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Juz 3, p. 536).

The determination of tawhid da’wah which was championed by Prophet Ibrahim Ibrahim alaihissallam was also embodied in the words of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala surat al-Anbiya` verses 51-56. And in a number of verses it is stated, that tawheed preaching to the father and his people is carried out simultaneously, as mentioned in the as-Syu’ara letter verse 69, and ash-Shaffat verse 84.

2. Prophet Ibrahim ‘alaihissallam Firm And Steadfast in Facing Trials and Torture.

This attitude is reflected in his story ‘alaihissallam when preaching invites people to bertauhid and mengesakan Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, but most reject it with utter contempt. The fortitude of the Prophet Ibrahim ‘alaihissallam is an example for every dai in inviting people to the path that is blessed by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala. The story of the fortitude of the Prophet Ibrahim Ibrahim alaihissallam enshrined in the Qur’an through His words. Although his people were strong enough to burn him, but Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissallam remained steadfast and surrendered all matters to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala. As the word of Allah Ta’ala,

قَالَ أَتَعْبُدُونَ مَا تَنْحِتُونَ. وَاللَّهُ خَلَقَكُمْ وَمَا تَعْمَلُونَ. قَالُوا ابْنُوا لَهُ بُنْيَانًا فَأَلْقُوهُ فِي الْجَحِيمِ. فَأَرَادُوا بِهِ كَيْدًا فَجَعَلْنَاهُمُ الْأَسْفَلِينَ

Ibrahim said: “Do you worship the sculptures that you carved? Even though Allah created you and what you did. They said: “Establish a building for (burning) Abraham; then throw him into the blazing fire”. They want to deceive him, so We make them contemptible. (Surah Ash-Shaffat: 95-98).

As-Suddi rahimahullah said: “They held him in a house. They collect firewood, even a woman who is sick with bernadzar by saying “really if Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala has given me healing, then I will gather firewood to burn Ibrahim”. After the firewood is collected soaring, they begin to burn each end of the edge of the pile, so that if a bird flies above it, it will surely burn. They came to Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissallam then carried him to the top of the high pile of firewood. Another history says, he was put in the end of Manjaniq.

Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissallam raised his head to the sky, then the sky, earth, mountains and angels said: “O, Rabb! Indeed, Abraham will be burned because (fighting for your rights)

Prophet Ibrahim said, “Yes, Allah, You are the One in the heavens, and I am alone on this earth. No one worships you on this earth besides me. Enough for me You are the best Helper. “(Fathul-Bari, Juz 6, p. 483).

They then threw Prophet Ibrahim ‘alaihissallam into a pile of high firewood, then called (by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala): “O fire, be cold and safe for Ibrahim.” (Tabari commentary, Juz 9, p. 43).

Ibn Abbas and Abu al-Aliyah, both said: “If Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala did not say ‘and survived for Ibrahim,’ surely the fire will destroy Ibrahim ‘alaihissallam coldly.” (Tabari commentary, Juz 9, p. : 43).

3. Confident of the Greatness of God Allah Almighty

When Prophet Ibrahim was placed at the end of Manjaniq, he was shackled with his hands behind. Then his people threw Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissallam into the fire, and he also said: “Sufficient is Allah za Azza wa Jalla for us, and He is the best Helper”.

As narrated by Imam Bukhari from the Companion of Ibn Abbas radhiyallahu ‘anhuma, he said:

حَسْبُنَا اللهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيْلُ

(Allah is sufficient za Azza wa Jalla for us and He is the best helper) “Prophet Ibrahim‘ alaihissallam said when he was thrown into the fire (Shahih Bukhari and Fathul-Bari, Juz 8, p. 288, no. 4563).

Thus, Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissallam was very confident in the greatness, help and protection of Allah za Azza wa Jalla, because he was fighting for the rights of Allah za Azza wa Jalla the greatest, namely tauhid in worshiping Him Subhanahu wa Ta’ala.

The command of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala is Above All

1. The story of migrating with Hajar and Ismail (Sahih Bukhari and Fathul-Bari, Juz 6, p. 478, no. 3364).

When Ishmael was just born and in the descent of his mother (Hajar), Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissallam took both of them to Baitullah on the dauhah (a shady tree) on the zam-zam. At that time, there was no one in Makkah, and there was also no water source.

Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissallam left jirab, which is a bag used to store food. The bag contains dates for both. Also leaving the siqa (water container) containing drinking water. Then Prophet Ibrahim ‘alaihissallam turned and left. Hajar followed him while saying: “O, Ibrahim! Where are you going to leave us in this quiet, uninhabited valley? “Hajar repeated the question many times, but Ibrahim did not turn his head, nor ignored him. Then Hajar asked: “Has Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala ordered you this?”

Ibrahim replied, “Yes.”

Hearing the answer, Hajar said: “If so, Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala will not leave us”. Then Hajar returned to his original place. As for Ibrahim, he continued to leave them, so he arrived at a place where he could no longer see his wife and child. Abraham also turned his face toward the House while raising his hands and praying: Our Lord, I have placed a portion of my descendants in a valley that has no plants near the house of You (the Temple) that is honored, our Rabb (that is) so they set up prayers, so make the hearts of some people tend to them and give them blessings from fruits, hopefully they will be grateful. [QS. Ibrahim verse 37).

2. The Story of Ismail’s Slaughter.

Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissallam prayed: “O my Rabb, grant me the righteous child,” then Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala gave him good news with the presence of a noble child again patient. And when the child began to grow up trying to be with Ibrahim, Ibrahim said to him: “O my son, in fact I saw in a dream that I killed you. So think about what you think? “

Isma’il replied: “O my father, do what Allah commands Subhanahu wa Ta’ala to you; God willing, you will find myself including those who are patient “.

When both of them have surrendered and Ibrahim laid his son on his temple, (see the patience of both). After that Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala called him: “O Ibrahim, really you have justified the dream. Verily, thus We give back to those who do good. This is truly a real test. And we redeemed the child with a great sacrifice. We capture it for Abraham (good praise) among those who came later. (I.e) ‘Welfare bestowed on Ibrahim’. Thus Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala replies to those who do good. Indeed, he is a servant of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala who is a believer. This story is explained in the Qur’an in Surat ash-Shaffat verses 99-111.

In Tafsir al-Qurthubi, Juz 18, things: 69 and Tafsir al-Baghawi, Juz 4, p. 33, Ibn Abbas said:

Ibrahim and Isma’il … both were obedient, submitting obedient to Allah’s commands Subhanahu wa Ta’ala. Remember, meditate on the story … when both of them will carry out Allah’s commands Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, sincerely and steadfastly the child said:

يَا أَبَتِ اشْدُدْ رِبَاطِيْ حَتَّى لاَ أَضْطَرِبَ …

“O my father, tighten my ties so that I no longer move.”

وَاكْفُفْ عَنِّي ثِيَابَكَ حَتَّى لاَ يَنْتَضِحَ عَلَيْهَا مِنْ دَمِّيْ شَيْءٌ فَيَنْقُصَ أَجْرِيْ وَتَرَاهُ أُمِّيْ فَتَحْزَنُ …

“O my father, roll up your clothes so that my blood does not pollute your clothes, it will reduce my weight, and (if later) the mother sees the bloodstain, surely she will be sad.”

وَيَا أَبَتِ اسْتَحِدَّ شَفْرَتَكَ وَأَسْرِعْ مَرَّ السِّكِّيْنِ عَلَى حَلْقِيْ لِيَكُوْنَ أَهْوَنُ عَلَيَّ فَإِنَّ الْمَوْتَ شَدِيْدٌ …

“And sharpen Daddy’s knife and accelerate the knife’s movement on my neck so that it feels lighter to me because really death is very awesome.”

وَإِذَا أَتَيْتَ أُمِّيْ فَاقْرَأْ عَلَيْهَا السَّلاَمَ مِنِّيْ … وَإِنْ رَأَيْتَ أَنْ تَرُدَّ قَمِيْصِيْ عَلَى أُمِّيْ فَافْعَلْ …

“O Father, if you have returned, then give my greetings (love) to my mother, and if my shirt is my father’s view, it is good to take it home, then do it.”

فَقَالَ لَهُ إِبْرَاهِيْمُ: نِعْمَ الْعَوْنُ أَنْتَ يَا بُنَيَّ عَلَى أَمْرِ اللهِ تَعَالَى …

(At that time, with great emotion) Ibrahim said: “O my son, really you are a child who is very helpful in carrying out the commands of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala”.

In Sahih Qashashil-Anbiya Ibn Kathir rahimahullah said, “This is a test of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala for His beloved (ie Ibrahim‘ alaihissallam) to slaughter his noble son and was only born after he was old. (This test took place) after Allah ordered him to leave Hajar when Ismail was still breastfeeding in a arid place, quiet without plants (which the fruit ate), without water and without occupants. He obeyed the commands of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, leaving his wife and young son with high conviction and trust in Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala. So Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala gave them convenience, a way out, and an abundance of sustenance from unexpected directions. After all the exams were surpassed, God tested again with His command to slaughter his own son, namely Ismail aih alaihissallam. And without hesitation, Ibrahim welcomed Allah’s command Subhanahu wa Ta’ala and immediately obeyed. He aih alaihissallam delivered the test of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala in advance to his son, so that Ismail’s heart would be roomy and able to accept it, so that the test did not have to be carried out in a forced and painful manner. Subhan Allah…

3. The command of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala to Ibrahim for Berkhitan.

When Ibrahim aih alaihissallam had reached the age of dusk (eighty years old), he was tested by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala with a number of commands, including his circumcision. As the hadith of Abi Hurairah radhiyallahu ‘anhu, he said: The Messenger of Allah sallallaahu‘ alaihi wa sallam said:

اخْتَتَنَ إِبْرَاهِيمُ عَلَيْهِ السَّلَام وَهُوَ ابْنُ ثَمَانِينَ سَنَةً

“Ibrahim aih alaihissallam circumcised at the age of eighty years.” (Shahih Bukhari and Fathul-Bari (Juz 6, p. 468, no. 3356)).

He aih alaihissallam berkhitan with a large knife (such as an ax). Although it felt very hard for him aih alaihissallam, but it never made him feel doubtful about all the goodness of Allah’s commands Subhanahu wa Ta’ala. Even in a narration, Ali bin Rabah radhiyallahu ‘anhu states that:” He (Ibrahim Ibrahim alaihissallam) was ordered to circumcise, then he did it with qadum. So Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala revealed ‘You were in a hurry before We determined the tools’. He said: ‘O Rabb, I really don’t like having to postpone Your command ‘.” (Sahih Bukhari and Fathul-Bari, Juz 6, p. 472)

4. Command of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala to Build the Ka`bah.

وإذ بوأنا لإبراهيم مكان البيت أن لا تشرك بي شيئا وطهر بيتي للطائفين والقائمين والركع السجود وأذن في الناس بالحج يأتوك رجالا وعلى كل ضامر يأتين من كل فج عميق

“And (remember), when We gave a place to Abraham at the place of Baitullah (by saying):” Do not associate anything with Me and purify this My house for those who disbelieve, and those who worship and the people who bow ‘and bow down. And cried out to men to do the pilgrimage, surely they would come to you on foot, and ride thin camels that came from all directions far away, “(Surat al-Hajj: 26-27).

In Sahih Bukhari it is stated, that Ibrahim aih alaihissallam said: “O my son, indeed Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala ordered me something”.

Ismail aih alaihissallam replied: “Do the command of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala to you”.

Ibrahim ‘alaihissallam asked:” Do you (will) help me? “

Ismail aih alaihissallam replied: “Yes, I will help you”.

Ibrahim ‘alaihissallam said again:” Surely Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala has ordered me to build here a house “. (Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissallam signaled land that was a little high compared to what was around him). That’s when both of them build foundations. And Ismail aih alaihissallam brought to his father the stones and Ibrahim aih alaihissallam composed them. So, when it started high, he took the stone and placed it so Ibrahim ‘alaihissallam could rise above it. Thus, both of them did, and they said:

رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا ۖ إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ

“Our Lord accepts us (our deeds), verily You are the Hearing, the Knower.” (Surah Al-Baqarah: 127).

From the presentation of the stories above, many important and valuable lessons can be learned, including:

Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissallam was a servant of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala and His Messenger Subhanahu wa Ta’ala who was very obedient to Him Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, so Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala made him a beloved servant.
The main pillar of tazkiyyatun-nufus efforts is in matters of tawhid. And preaching calls to tauhid is the mandate borne by the prophets, and at the same time becomes a role model for every dai.
Patience in preaching monotheism and steadfastness in the face of tests on that path, must be carried out in accordance with the method exemplified by the apostles aih alaihissallam.
Convinced of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala is one of the keys to success in navigating life.
The command of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala is the most important thing above all. Sincerity in carrying out all the commands of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala is happiness. So we should make every effort to implement it accompanied by prayers asking for taufik and the ease of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala.
All examples of goodness exist in the Apostles alaihissallam which must always be a model for us in every way. Wallahul Musta`an ..

Those Who Die Then Live Again: Prophet Ibrahim and Birds (5/5)

Allah ﷻ says,

وإذ قال إبراهيم رب أرني كيف تحيي الموتى قال أولم تؤمن قال بلى ولكن ليطمئن قلبي قال فخذ أربعة من الطير فصرهن إليك ثم اجعل على كل جبل منهن جزءا ثم ادعهن يأتينك سعيا واعلم أن الله عزيز حكيم

And (remember) when Abraham said: “O my Lord, show me how you brought the dead to life”. Allah said: “Are you not sure?” Ibrahim replied: “I have convinced him, but so that my heart remains steady (with my faith) Allah says:” (If so) take four birds, then chop them all by you. (Allah says): “Then put on each one hill one part of the parts, then call them, they will come to you immediately”. And know that Allah is Mighty, Wise. (QS: Al-Baqarah | Verse: 260).

He is al-Muhyi, the Everlasting One. He has the power to make the arid fields become lush. Look at this dry season. Dead grass. Dusty soil, dry, cracked. Then the water comes down from the sky, the dried grass becomes fresh. The dust vanished then clumped and re-solidified into the ground. Cracks that look patched, disappear and become fertile. Allah ﷻ says,

ومن آياته أنك ترى الأرض خاشعة فإذا أنزلنا عليها الماء اهتزت وربت إن الذي أحياها لمحيي الموتى إنه على كل شيء قدير

“And among His signs (He) that you see the earth dry and barren, then when We bring down water on it, it will move and be fertile. Surely the Lord who brought it to life could surely bring to life the dead. Indeed, He is Almighty over all things. “(QS: Fushshilat | Verse: 39).

If you consider this normal, because you are accustomed to watching it, then Allah mengubah has changed the belief in the heart of Abraham to haqqul yaqin, a higher degree of belief. Not only the heart that believes, not also the eye that only witnesses, but haqqul yaqin is the level of one’s confidence in the fruit of the sense of taste.

Allah ﷻ brought to life four birds that had been slaughtered, chopped, then placed randomly on different peaks of the mountains.

Imam Ibn Kathir narrated from Ibn Abbas that after Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissalam chopped the bodies of birds, scrambled them, and set them on the top of the hill, he held their heads in his hands. Then Allah intahkan command to call the birds. Ibrahim aih alaihissalam calls them as Allah ﷻ commanded.

Miracles happen. Things that cannot be ignored by humans are only small things in the sight of Allah. God, He is the Knower of what has happened, what is happening, what is going to happen, and He knows something that cannot happen what happens.

Prophet Ibrahim saw the bird feathers flying. Gathering together perfecting. Spilled blood has met back to the appropriate level. Shreds and pieces of meat that have been slashed back together to form the body. Likewise each member of the bird’s body, they returned to their original position. Connected to form a whole body.

After the organs are able to support the body, they stand upright, hastily walking toward Ibrahim to look for their heads. Allah ﷻ made their creation more than Prophet Ibrahim expected. So that his eyes watched. And other members of the body feel.

The birds came to pick up their heads in the hands of Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissalam. If what they meet is not their head, they reject it. When they find the part that they hold their head, with the power of God ﷻ the body part is united. Indeed Allah is Almighty, Mighty, again Wise. Therefore, Allah ﷻ closes this verse with His words,

وَاعْلَمْ أَنَّ اللَّهَ عَزِيزٌ حَكِيمٌ

“And know that Allah is Mighty, Wise.”

He is Mighty, no one can defeat Him. He is Mighty, no one is able to respond to His will. And He is Wise in His words and actions.

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Hopefully this series of five stories can soften our hearts to submit more to God. He has given the teaching that He is Almighty again has perfect ability.

He is able to revive the dead. Turn on the city to prosper again. Also liven up birds in an extraordinary way. Hopefully Allah will give us all for charity to get ready to pick up the day to rise.