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The Thoughtfulness of Ishmael
Prophet Abraham took Ishmael to a quiet place far from the people. As Abraham
prepared himself to sacrifice his beloved son for Allah, Ishmael, being a loving and
caring young man without thought for himself, asked his father for three things. He
requested that he might be permitted to face the ground so that his father would not see
his eyes and then be overcome with mercy towards him, and disobey the command of
Allah. Ishmael also feared for the safety of his father so he requested him to sit upon his
shoulders so that if he struggled when the knife struck him he would not injure him. He
knew his mother would be sad so his final request was to ask his father to give her his
shirt to console her.
It was time. Prophet Abraham tried to slit the back of his son's neck three times, but on
each occasion the blade was prevented from penetration. After the third attempt, Allah
called out to Abraham saying, "O Abraham, you have confirmed your vision.’ As such
We recompense the good-doers. That was indeed a clear trial. So, we ransomed him
with a mighty sacrifice.” Koran, Chapter 37 verse 104-107
Prophet Abraham took Ishmael to a quiet place far from the people. As Abraham
prepared himself to sacrifice his beloved son for Allah, Ishmael, being a loving and
caring young man without thought for himself, asked his father for three things. He
requested that he might be permitted to face the ground so that his father would not see
his eyes and then be overcome with mercy towards him, and disobey the command of
Allah. Ishmael also feared for the safety of his father so he requested him to sit upon his
shoulders so that if he struggled when the knife struck him he would not injure him. He
knew his mother would be sad so his final request was to ask his father to give her his
shirt to console her.
It was time. Prophet Abraham tried to slit the back of his son's neck three times, but on
each occasion the blade was prevented from penetration. After the third attempt, Allah
called out to Abraham saying, "O Abraham, you have confirmed your vision.’ As such
We recompense the good-doers. That was indeed a clear trial. So, we ransomed him
with a mighty sacrifice.” Koran, Chapter 37 verse 104-107