{"id":98234,"date":"2025-06-05T09:51:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T07:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/?p=98234"},"modified":"2025-06-05T14:25:37","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T12:25:37","slug":"his-fatherazar-part-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/his-fatherazar-part-10\/","title":{"rendered":"His Father,Azar – Part 10"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ibrahim \u0639\u0644\u064a\u0647 \u0627\u0644\u0633\u0644\u0627\u0645 Echo: Where Footsteps Become Footprints<\/strong><\/p>\n

His Father <\/strong><\/p>\n

Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) is renowned in the Holy Qur\u2019an not only for his unwavering monotheism and profound submission to Allah but also for his deep sense of compassion and respect, even toward those who rejected the truth. One of the most significant and challenging relationships in his life was with his father, \u0100zar, a devout idolater and craftsman of idols, (there are some reports that claim Azar was actually his step-father, Allah knows Best). Despite his father\u2019s staunch disbelief, Ibrahim\u2019s interaction with him is a timeless example of balancing obedience to Allah with respect and kindness to parents, even when they oppose the truth.<\/p>\n

A Father Steeped in Idol Worship<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the society where Ibrahim (AS) was raised, idol worship was the dominant religion, and \u0100zar, his father, played a central role in that system. The Qur\u2019an describes Ibrahim AS\u2019s early realization of the falsehood of idol worship and his gentle attempts to guide his father to the truth:<\/p>\n

\u0648\u064e\u0671\u0630\u0652\u0643\u064f\u0631\u0652 \u0641\u0650\u0649 \u0671\u0644\u0652\u0643\u0650\u062a\u064e\u0640\u0670\u0628\u0650 \u0625\u0650\u0628\u0652\u0631\u064e\u0670\u0647\u0650\u064a\u0645\u064e \u06da \u0625\u0650\u0646\u0651\u064e\u0647\u064f\u06e5 \u0643\u064e\u0627\u0646\u064e \u0635\u0650\u062f\u0651\u0650\u064a\u0642\u064b\u0627 \u0646\u0651\u064e\u0628\u0650\u064a\u0651\u064b \u0625\u0650\u0630\u0652 \u0642\u064e\u0627\u0644\u064e \u0644\u0650\u0623\u064e\u0628\u0650\u064a\u0647\u0650 \u064a\u064e\u0640\u0670\u0653\u0623\u064e\u0628\u064e\u062a\u0650 \u0644\u0650\u0645\u064e \u062a\u064e\u0639\u0652\u0628\u064f\u062f\u064f \u0645\u064e\u0627 \u0644\u064e\u0627 \u064a\u064e\u0633\u0652\u0645\u064e\u0639\u064f \u0648\u064e\u0644\u064e\u0627 \u064a\u064f\u0628\u0652\u0635\u0650\u0631\u064f \u0648\u064e\u0644\u064e\u0627 \u064a\u064f\u063a\u0652\u0646\u0650\u0649 \u0639\u064e\u0646\u0643\u064e \u0634\u064e\u064a\u0652\u0640\u0654\u064b\u0627\u0627<\/strong><\/p>\n

“And mention in the Book [the story of] Ibrahim. Indeed, he was a man of truth and a prophet. [Mention] when he said to his father, ‘O my father, why do you worship that which does not hear and does not see and will not benefit you at all?'” Maryam (19: 41-42)<\/p>\n

Despite being a Prophet with firm belief in the oneness of Allah, Ibrahim (AS) approached his father with compassion, reason, and respect, repeatedly using the phrase \u201cY\u0101 abati\u201d (“O my dear father”)\u2014a form of address filled with love and gentleness.<\/p>\n

Persistent Da\u02bfwah with Politeness<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ibrahim AS\u2019s concern for his father\u2019s guidance is evident in the Qur\u2019anic record of their conversation. He did not argue harshly, insult, or ridicule his father\u2019s beliefs. Instead, he appealed to reason and urged him to follow the path of truth:<\/p>\n

\u064a\u064e\u0640\u0670\u0653\u0623\u064e\u0628\u064e\u062a\u0650 \u0625\u0650\u0646\u0651\u0650\u0649 \u0642\u064e\u062f\u0652 \u062c\u064e\u0627\u0653\u0621\u064e\u0646\u0650\u0649 \u0645\u0650\u0646\u064e \u0671\u0644\u0652\u0639\u0650\u0644\u0652\u0645\u0650 \u0645\u064e\u0627 \u0644\u064e\u0645\u0652 \u064a\u064e\u0623\u0652\u062a\u0650\u0643\u064e \u0641\u064e\u0671\u062a\u0651\u064e\u0628\u0650\u0639\u0652\u0646\u0650\u0649\u0653 \u0623\u064e\u0647\u0652\u062f\u0650\u0643\u064e \u0635\u0650\u0631\u064e\u0670\u0637\u064b\u0627 \u0633\u064e\u0648\u0650\u064a\u0651\u064b\u0627<\/strong><\/p>\n

“O my father, indeed there has come to me of knowledge that which has not come to you. So follow me; I will guide you to an even path.” Maryam (19:43)<\/p>\n

He also warned his father of the consequences of continuing in disbelief, not out of pride or condemnation, but from sincere concern:<\/p>\n

\u064a\u064e\u0640\u0670\u0653\u0623\u064e\u0628\u064e\u062a\u0650 \u0644\u064e\u0627 \u062a\u064e\u0639\u0652\u0628\u064f\u062f\u0650 \u0671\u0644\u0634\u0651\u064e\u064a\u0652\u0637\u064e\u0640\u0670\u0646\u064e \u06d6 \u0625\u0650\u0646\u0651\u064e \u0671\u0644\u0634\u0651\u064e\u064a\u0652\u0637\u064e\u0640\u0670\u0646\u064e \u0643\u064e\u0627\u0646\u064e \u0644\u0650\u0644\u0631\u0651\u064e\u062d\u0652\u0645\u064e\u0640\u0670\u0646\u0650 \u0639\u064e\u0635\u0650\u064a\u0651\u064b\u0627 \u064a\u064e\u0640\u0670\u0653\u0623\u064e\u0628\u064e\u062a\u0650 \u0625\u0650\u0646\u0651\u0650\u0649\u0653 \u0623\u064e\u062e\u064e\u0627\u0641\u064f \u0623\u064e\u0646 \u064a\u064e\u0645\u064e\u0633\u0651\u064e\u0643\u064e \u0639\u064e\u0630\u064e\u0627\u0628\u064c \u0645\u0651\u0650\u0646\u064e \u0671\u0644\u0631\u0651\u064e\u062d\u0652\u0645\u064e\u0640\u0670\u0646\u0650 \u0641\u064e\u062a\u064e\u0643\u064f\u0648\u0646\u064e \u0644\u0650\u0644\u0634\u0651\u064e\u064a\u0652\u0637\u064e\u0640\u0670\u0646\u0650 \u0648\u064e\u0644\u0650\u064a\u0651\u064b\u0627<\/strong><\/p>\n

“O my father, do not worship Satan. Indeed, Satan has ever been, to the Most Merciful, disobedient. O my father, indeed I fear that there will touch you a punishment from the Most Merciful…” Maryam (19: 44-45)<\/p>\n

This exchange shows the remarkable balance Ibrahim AS struck: he was uncompromising in his belief in Allah, yet consistently gentle and kind in his approach to his disbelieving father.<\/p>\n

His Father\u2019s Harsh Response<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, despite Ibrahim AS\u2019s respectful and reasoned appeals, his father rejected the message and responded with hostility:<\/p>\n

\u0642\u064e\u0627\u0644\u064e \u0623\u064e\u0631\u064e\u0627\u063a\u0650\u0628\u064c \u0623\u064e\u0646\u062a\u064e \u0639\u064e\u0646\u0652 \u0621\u064e\u0627\u0644\u0650\u0647\u064e\u062a\u0650\u0649 \u064a\u064e\u0640\u0670\u0653\u0625\u0650\u0628\u0652\u0631\u064e\u0670\u0647\u0650\u064a\u0645\u064f \u06d6 \u0644\u064e\u0626\u0650\u0646 \u0644\u0651\u064e\u0645\u0652 \u062a\u064e\u0646\u062a\u064e\u0647\u0650 \u0644\u064e\u0623\u064e\u0631\u0652\u062c\u064f\u0645\u064e\u0646\u0651\u064e\u0643\u064e \u06d6 \u0648\u064e\u0671\u0647\u0652\u062c\u064f\u0631\u0652\u0646\u0650\u0649 \u0645\u064e\u0644\u0650\u064a\u0651\u064b\u0627<\/strong><\/p>\n

“He said, ‘Are you turning away from my gods, O Ibrahim? If you do not desist, I will surely stone you, so avoid me for a prolonged time.'” Maryam (19: 46)<\/p>\n

Even when threatened with violence and estrangement, Ibrahim (AS) responded with grace:<\/p>\n

\u0642\u064e\u0627\u0644\u064e \u0633\u064e\u0644\u064e\u0640\u0670\u0645\u064c \u0639\u064e\u0644\u064e\u064a\u0652\u0643\u064e \u06d6 \u0633\u064e\u0623\u064e\u0633\u0652\u062a\u064e\u063a\u0652\u0641\u0650\u0631\u064f \u0644\u064e\u0643\u064e \u0631\u064e\u0628\u0651\u0650\u0649\u0653 \u06d6 \u0625\u0650\u0646\u0651\u064e\u0647\u064f\u06e5 \u0643\u064e\u0627\u0646\u064e \u0628\u0650\u0649 \u062d\u064e\u0641\u0650\u064a\u0651\u064b\u0627<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Peace be upon you. I will ask forgiveness for you of my Lord. Indeed, He is ever gracious to me.” Maryam (19: 47)<\/p>\n

Here, Ibrahim AS exemplifies forbearance, patience, and continued goodwill, even as his father rejected and threatened him. His respectful parting words reflect a heart free of hatred and filled with sincere concern.<\/p>\n

Obedience to Allah Comes First<\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite his affection for his father, Ibrahim AS never compromised his obedience to Allah. His loyalty to the truth took precedence, and he distanced himself from the polytheistic practices of his family and community:<\/p>\n

\u0642\u064e\u062f\u0652 \u0643\u064e\u0627\u0646\u064e\u062a\u0652 \u0644\u064e\u0643\u064f\u0645\u0652 \u0623\u064f\u0633\u0652\u0648\u064e\u0629\u064c \u062d\u064e\u0633\u064e\u0646\u064e\u0629\u064c \u0641\u0650\u0649\u0653 \u0625\u0650\u0628\u0652\u0631\u064e\u0670\u0647\u0650\u064a\u0645\u064e \u0648\u064e\u0671\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0630\u0650\u064a\u0646\u064e \u0645\u064e\u0639\u064e\u0647\u064f\u06e5\u0653 \u0625\u0650\u0630\u0652 \u0642\u064e\u0627\u0644\u064f\u0648\u0627\u06df \u0644\u0650\u0642\u064e\u0648\u0652\u0645\u0650\u0647\u0650\u0645\u0652 \u0625\u0650\u0646\u0651\u064e\u0627 \u0628\u064f\u0631\u064e\u0621\u064e\u0670\u0653\u0624\u064f\u0627\u06df \u0645\u0650\u0646\u0643\u064f\u0645\u0652 \u0648\u064e\u0645\u0650\u0645\u0651\u064e\u0627 \u062a\u064e\u0639\u0652\u0628\u064f\u062f\u064f\u0648\u0646\u064e \u0645\u0650\u0646 \u062f\u064f\u0648\u0646\u0650 \u0671\u0644\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0647\u0650<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIndeed, there has been an excellent example for you in Ibrahim and those with him, when they said to their people, \u2018Indeed, we are disassociated from you and from whatever you worship besides Allah\u2026\u2019\u201d Al-Mumtahanah (60: 4)<\/p>\n

While Ibrahim (AS) prayed for his father’s forgiveness, he later ceased this once he learned from Allah that it was not permitted to ask forgiveness for a disbeliever:<\/p>\n

\u0648\u064e\u0645\u064e\u0627 \u0643\u064e\u0627\u0646\u064e \u0671\u0633\u0652\u062a\u0650\u063a\u0652\u0641\u064e\u0627\u0631\u064f \u0625\u0650\u0628\u0652\u0631\u064e\u0670\u0647\u0650\u064a\u0645\u064e \u0644\u0650\u0623\u064e\u0628\u0650\u064a\u0647\u0650 \u0625\u0650\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0627 \u0639\u064e\u0646 \u0645\u0651\u064e\u0648\u0652\u0639\u0650\u062f\u064e\u0629\u064d \u0648\u064e\u0639\u064e\u062f\u064e\u0647\u064e\u0627\u0653 \u0625\u0650\u064a\u0651\u064e\u0627\u0647\u064f \u0641\u064e\u0644\u064e\u0645\u0651\u064e\u0627 \u062a\u064e\u0628\u064e\u064a\u0651\u064e\u0646\u064e \u0644\u064e\u0647\u064f\u06e5\u0653 \u0623\u064e\u0646\u0651\u064e\u0647\u064f\u06e5 \u0639\u064e\u062f\u064f\u0648\u0651\u064c \u0644\u0651\u0650\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0647\u0650 \u062a\u064e\u0628\u064e\u0631\u0651\u064e\u0623\u064e \u0645\u0650\u0646\u0652\u0647\u064f \u06da \u0625\u0650\u0646\u0651\u064e \u0625\u0650\u0628\u0652\u0631\u064e\u0670\u0647\u0650\u064a\u0645\u064e \u0644\u064e\u0623\u064e\u0648\u0651\u064e\u0670\u0647\u064c \u062d\u064e\u0644\u0650\u064a\u0645\u064c<\/strong><\/p>\n

“And the request of forgiveness of Ibrahim for his father was only because of a promise he had made to him. But when it became clear to him that he was an enemy to Allah, he disassociated himself from him.” At-Tawbah (9: 114)<\/p>\n

This further reinforces the Islamic principle that obedience to Allah outweighs even the strongest family bonds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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