What’s One Lesson From Prophet Ibrahim (AS)’s Life That You Try to Apply Daily?

[shahrukhkhan]

His sincerity, tawakkul, and courage inspire millions.

Is there one specific moment from his story that changed the way you look at obedience or sacrifice?

[fireheart47]

Dear Shahrukhkhan,

I hesitated to respond to this message, because my recent observations lead me to believe in things that go against the commonly accepted belief.

Yet, I do not want to conceal my beliefs.

As I read through the Torah in a daily Bible Challenge email group, I encountered a man who said his name was Haran. This led me to think more
about the narrative of Abraham.

I learned that in the Torah, Haran is the city from where Abraham's father was from. Much later I learned that the Qur'an says Abraham's father's name is different than Torah.

When thinking about these topics, I seek the best argument that brings people together, because I believe in the good of humanity.

In the Torah, the narrative begins with Abram. It is his children with Sarai, at an old age, which change their names to Abraham and Sarah.

This is a narrative with many teachings. It also teaches about reciprocity (ex: relationship to Abi-melek).

I believe that many of the narratives of historical people have become inserted into patterns and teachings, because that's what life is for.

I believe much of the lives of these ancient important people is allegorical, especially the further back we go.

It is useful to us and sustains us, that is why it is holy. It is not made up. It is not a lie. These are the narratives that made Jerusalem a holy place, even when Gehenna was near.

Yet, I believe that we should not have only 1 City of Peace. I believe we should we should think spiritually and consider other cultures too. For example, I had been taught by an expert that Nezahualcoyotl had built a white temple, where human sacrifices were forbidden.

I believe in 1 God like the narrative of Abraham teaches. I believe it is ancient wisdom and that it changed the way we interact with the world in a good way.

I'm a privileged man, who has support.

What do you think about these observations?

I have been struggling with cognitive issues. Can you share any verses from Qur'an that help understand Ibrahim?

Peace be upon you,
Fireheart47