 hroughout
history, prophets have called on their tribes to believe in
the One and Only God and to serve only Him. They relayed the
Divine religion to humanity and demonstrated how to live the
ideal life. Thus, these chosen servants of God represent the
very finest model of superior characteristics, proper moral
values, and ideal behavior and reactions to events. Just as
they served as role models for their societies, the Qur'an
reveals that they also showed all future believers how to
live in a manner that pleases God:
You have an excellent model
in the Messenger of God, for all who put their hope in God
and the Last Day and remember God much. (Qur'an, 33:21)
Each prophet possesses virtues that are praised
in the Qur'an. Therefore, believers must carefully study every
detail of these Qur'anic accounts so that they can take these
men's lives, moral virtues, and deep devotion to God as models
for themselves. Each prophet was sent to his own tribe, experienced
different situations, and used various methods to explain
God's existence. For that reason, the natures of the prophets'
tribes, and their reactions to the prophets, as well as the
difficulties experienced by those who became believers and
the prophets themselves, provide us with important information
about how we can please God.
This book introduces Prophet Abraham (pbuh),
who is praised in the Qur'an in these terms: "You have
an excellent example in Abraham and those with him" (Qur'an,
60:4) and Prophet Lot (pbuh), who lived during the same period,
so that they can serve as role models for our own lives. Since
every piece of information about these two prophets contains
considerable wisdom, we shall examine their lives closely
in this book so that we can follow their example.
- Characteristics of Prophet
Abraham's (pbuh) Tribe
- Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) Religion
- Prophet Abraham (pbuh) Calls
His Tribe
- The Wisdom in Prophet Abraham's
(pbuh) Method
- Building the Ka`bah
- Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) Pleasing
Moral Values
- Prophet Lot's (pbuh) Life
- The Fate of Pompeii
- The Immigration (Hijra) of
Prophet Lot (pbuh) and Prophet Abraham (pbuh)
- Conclusion
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