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ABRAHAM
AND THE FIRST HOUSE OF ALLAH
Prophet Abraham and the First House of Allah on Earth
Prophet Abraham was born to honorable parents descended from Prophet Noah. He
was born in the city of Hara, Iraq during the reign of King Nimrod and is often referred to
as “The Friend of Allah” and "The Father of the Prophets".
There had been a void in guidance since the death of Prophet Noah and the people of
Hara reverted to idolatry. Hara was renowned for its ornate, pagan temples and its
citizens took great pride in the idols housed within them. Offerings were sacrificed to the
idols and ritual ceremonies wishfully invoking their favors performed before them.
A lucrative commerce had grown around the activities of the temples. Carved replicas of
the idols were a much sought after possession and it was to this profession that Azar,
Abraham’s father directed his talents.
AND THE FIRST HOUSE OF ALLAH
Prophet Abraham and the First House of Allah on Earth
Prophet Abraham was born to honorable parents descended from Prophet Noah. He
was born in the city of Hara, Iraq during the reign of King Nimrod and is often referred to
as “The Friend of Allah” and "The Father of the Prophets".
There had been a void in guidance since the death of Prophet Noah and the people of
Hara reverted to idolatry. Hara was renowned for its ornate, pagan temples and its
citizens took great pride in the idols housed within them. Offerings were sacrificed to the
idols and ritual ceremonies wishfully invoking their favors performed before them.
A lucrative commerce had grown around the activities of the temples. Carved replicas of
the idols were a much sought after possession and it was to this profession that Azar,
Abraham’s father directed his talents.