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Ibrahim
Prophet Abraham, father of nations
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Abraham is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'father of a multitude' or 'father of nations'. In Islamic tradition, Abraham corresponds to the prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him), one of the greatest messengers in Islam. He is known as 'Khalilullah' (the Friend of Allah) and is considered the father of the Arab and Israelite peoples through his sons Isma'il and Ishaq. The Quran details his unwavering faith, his confrontation with idolatry, and his willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah. The annual celebration of Eid al-Adha commemorates his sacrifice.
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Abraham
Abraham is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'father of a multitude' or 'father of nations'. In Islamic tradition, Abraham corresponds to the prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him), one of the greatest messengers in Islam. He is known as 'Khalilullah' (the Friend of Allah) and is considered the father of the Arab and Israelite peoples through his sons Isma'il and Ishaq. The Quran details his unwavering faith, his confrontation with idolatry, and his willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah. The annual celebration of Eid al-Adha commemorates his sacrifice.
ابراہیم
ابراہیم عبرانی نژاد نام ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'بہت سی قوموں کا باپ'۔ اسلامی روایت میں یہ نام حضرت ابراہیم علیہ السلام سے منسلک ہے، جو اللہ کے سب سے بڑے پیغمبروں میں سے ہیں۔ انہیں 'خلیل اللہ' (اللہ کا دوست) کہا جاتا ہے اور وہ اسماعیل اور اسحاق کے ذریعے عرب اور بنی اسرائیل کے باپ مانے جاتے ہیں۔
إبراهيم
إبراهيم اسم عبري يعني 'أبو الأمم' أو 'أبو الأنبياء'. في الإسلام، يشير هذا الاسم إلى النبي إبراهيم عليه السلام، أحد أعظم الرسل في الإسلام. يُلقب بـ 'خليل الله' ويعتبر أبا العرب والإسرائيليين من خلال ابنيه إسماعيل وإسحاق. يحتفل بعيد الأضحى تخليداً لذكرى تضحيته.
"الر ۚ كِتَابٌ أَنزَلْنَاهُ إِلَيْكَ لِتُخْرِجَ النَّاسَ مِنَ الظُّلُمَاتِ إِلَى النُّورِ"
Prophethood
A major prophet in Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. He is known as 'Khalilullah' (the Friend of Allah) in Islamic tradition and is considered the father of monotheism. His willingness to sacrifice his son is commemorated by Muslims during Eid al-Adha.
Abraham is the English equivalent of Prophet Ibrahim, one of the greatest prophets in Islam, making it a highly recommended name.
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