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not intend that Abraham should kill his son. He wanted to prove
Abraham's faith and strengthen it thereby.
The Holy Qur'an says, "And when [his son] was old enough to
walk with him (Abraham) said, 'O my dear son, 1 have seen in a
dream that I must sacrifice you. [The dreams of the prophets con-
vey the Orders of Allah.) So look, what do you think?' He
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THE 'ID FESTIVALS
THE ID FESTIVALS
(Ishmael) said, 'O father! Do that which you are commanded.
Allah Willing, you shall find me of the steadfast.'"228
It has been reported that Ishamel told his father, "Sit upon my
shoulders so 1 do not harm you when the sharp blade strikes me,
and turn my face towards the ground, and do not slay me while
looking at my face least you should have mercy for me. Give the
greetings of peace to my mother, and give her my shirt in order
Abraham's faith and strengthen it thereby.
The Holy Qur'an says, "And when [his son] was old enough to
walk with him (Abraham) said, 'O my dear son, 1 have seen in a
dream that I must sacrifice you. [The dreams of the prophets con-
vey the Orders of Allah.) So look, what do you think?' He
152
153
THE 'ID FESTIVALS
THE ID FESTIVALS
(Ishmael) said, 'O father! Do that which you are commanded.
Allah Willing, you shall find me of the steadfast.'"228
It has been reported that Ishamel told his father, "Sit upon my
shoulders so 1 do not harm you when the sharp blade strikes me,
and turn my face towards the ground, and do not slay me while
looking at my face least you should have mercy for me. Give the
greetings of peace to my mother, and give her my shirt in order