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"My son, I saw while sleeping that I shall sacrifice you,
tell me what you think."
He replied: "Father, do as you are bidden.
Allah willing,
you shall find me one of those who are steadfast."
Koran Ch. 37 vs. 102
THE THOUGHTFULNESS OF ISHMAEL
When the time came, Ishmael, not thinking of himself, asked his
father for three things. He requested that he be allowed to face the
ground so that his father would not see his eyes then be overcome
with mercy towards him, and thereby disobey the command of Allah.
Ishmael, fearing for the safety of his father, also requested him to sit
upon his shoulders so that when the blade of the knife struck him he
would not struggle and hurt his father. Not forgetting his loving
tell me what you think."
He replied: "Father, do as you are bidden.
Allah willing,
you shall find me one of those who are steadfast."
Koran Ch. 37 vs. 102
THE THOUGHTFULNESS OF ISHMAEL
When the time came, Ishmael, not thinking of himself, asked his
father for three things. He requested that he be allowed to face the
ground so that his father would not see his eyes then be overcome
with mercy towards him, and thereby disobey the command of Allah.
Ishmael, fearing for the safety of his father, also requested him to sit
upon his shoulders so that when the blade of the knife struck him he
would not struggle and hurt his father. Not forgetting his loving