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15 minutes of listening time can walk you through one eye opening event which can change….

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Chapter Al-Anbiya (21:51-75)
Translation of verses
And indeed, We bestowed upon Abraham his sound judgment before, and We were well-acquainted with him.When he said to his father and his people, **”What are these statues to which you are devoted?”**They said, **”We found our fathers worshipping them.He said, **”Indeed, you and your fathers have been in manifest error.”**They said, **”Have you come to us with the truth, or are you jesting?”**He said, **”Rather, your Lord is the Lord of the heavens and the earth, who created them, and I am a witness to that.”**”And by Allah, I will surely devise a plan against your idols after you have turned away.”** So he broke them into pieces—except the largest of them—that they might return to it. They said, **”Who has done this to our gods? Indeed, he is of the wrongdoers!”*** They said, **”We heard a young man mention them; he is called Abraham.”*** They said, **”Then bring him before the eyes of the people that they may testify.”*** They said, **”Have you done this to our gods, O Abraham?”** He said, **”Rather, this—the largest of them—did it. So ask them, if they can speak!”**** So they turned to themselves and said, **”Indeed, you yourselves are the wrongdoers.”**Then they reverted [to their former state] and said, **”You know well that these do not speak!”** He said, **”Then do you worship instead of Allah that which cannot benefit you at all or harm you?”**”Shame on you and what you worship besides Allah! Do you not understand?”**They said, **”Burn him and support your gods, if you are to act.”**We said, **”O fire, be coolness and safety upon Abraham.”**And they intended for him harm, but We made them the greatest losers.** And We delivered him and Lot to the land which We had blessed for all people.

**72.** And We gave him Isaac and Jacob in addition, and all [of them] We made righteous.

**73.** And We made them leaders guiding by Our command. And We inspired to them the doing of good deeds, establishment of prayer, and giving of zakah; and they were worshippers of Us.

**74.** And to Lot, We gave judgment and knowledge, and We saved him from the city that was committing wicked deeds. Indeed, they were a people of evil, defiantly disobedient.

**75.** And We admitted him into Our mercy. Indeed, he was of the righteous.
Tafseer (Exegesis):
Key Themes:
1. **Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) Logical Argument Against Idolatry:**
– Ibrahim (AS) questioned the false beliefs of his people, exposing the irrationality of worshipping powerless idols.
– His clever response (v. 63) forced his people to realize their gods were incapable of speech or action.

2. **The People’s Stubbornness & Punishment:**
– Despite clear reasoning, they refused to accept the truth and instead tried to burn Ibrahim (AS).
– Allah miraculously saved him by making the fire cool and harmless (v. 69).

3. **Allah’s Mercy & Reward for the Righteous:**
– Ibrahim (AS) and Lut (AS) were saved and granted blessed lands.
– Ibrahim (AS) was given descendants (Isaac and Jacob) who became righteous leaders.
– Lut (AS) was saved from the evil people of Sodom.
Lesson’s:
Rejecting Blind Following:
Ibrahim (AS) challenged the tradition of idol worship, teaching that faith must be based on truth, not imitation of ancestors.
– **Divine Protection for Believers:** No harm can overcome those under Allah’s protection.
– **Leadership with Righteousness:** True leaders are those who guide by Allah’s command, establish prayer, and give charity.

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This passage highlights **the struggle between truth and falsehood**, **Allah’s support for His prophets**, and **the ultimate victory of faith over oppression**.