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How did Abraham recognize his ?

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Abraham was a great prophet. In fact , he is called the father of prophets. He had the courage to call his people to worship one God and one Lord, the creator of the heavens and earth Allah ". He gave a lot of sacrifices to call people for Islam but how did he reach the truth? How did he recognize ?the all mighty Allah The following verses of Quran entails that side of Abrahams life: And when Abrahim said to his sire, Azar: Do you take idols for gods? Surely I see you and your people in manifest error. And thus did We show Abrahim the kingdom of the heavens and the earth and that he might be of those .who are sure So when the night over-shadowed him, he saw a star; said he: Is this my Lord? So when it set, he said: I do not love the setting ones. Then when he saw the moon rising, he said: Is this my Lord? So when it set, he said: If my Lord had not guided me I should certainly be of the erring people. Then when he saw the sun rising, he said: Is this my Lord? Is this the greatest? So when it set, he said: O my people! Surely I am clear of what you set up (with Allah). Surely I have turned myself, being upright, wholly to Him who originated the heavens and the earth, and I am not of the .polytheists And his people disputed with him. He said: Do you dispute with me respecting Allah? And He has guided me indeed; and I do not fear in any way those that you set up with Him, unless my Lord pleases; my Lord comprehends all things in His knowledge; will you not then mind? And how should I fear what you have set up (with Him), while you do not fear that you have set up with Allah that for which He has not sent down to you any authority; which then of the two parties is surer of security, if you . 1?know Abraham was quite uncertain, so he asked the almighty Allah to give him a prove: When Abraham said: "Show me, Lord, how You will raise the dead, " He replied: "Have you no faith?" He said "Yes, but just to reassure my heart. Allah said, "Take four birds, draw them to you, and cut their bodies to pieces. Scatter them over the mountain-tops, and then call them 2 .back. They will come swiftly to you. Know that Allah is Mighty, Wise

.The holy book Quran: 6:74-81 -1 .The holy book Quran: 2:260 -2

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