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The Story of Isma'il (Ishmael) (Peace Be Upon Him): The Prophet of Sacrifice and the Builder of the Ka'bah
Chronological Order: Ishmael, the Intended Sacrifice, and the Great Prophets
Isma'il (PBUH) is The Sacrificed One (Adh-Dhabih), and from his lineage came the Seal of the Prophets, Muhammad ﷺ.
Isma'il and his mother were left in a valley without cultivation, to become the foundation of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and the starting point for the religion of Ibrahim.
Isma'il (PBUH): Zamzam, The Sacrifice, and Fulfillment of the Covenant
Summary of Trials and Blessings
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Story Details: The Migration to the Valley of Makkah
Ibrahim took his son Isma'il and his mother Hajar and left them in the Valley of Makkah, in response to God's command. When the water ran out, Hajar ran between Safa and Marwah seven times searching for water. When she despaired, water gushed forth by God's command from beneath Isma'il's feet or from the spot where Jibril (Gabriel) struck, resulting in the Well of Zamzam. Because of the water, the tribe of Jurhum settled nearby, and Isma'il grew up among them.
The Sacrifice and Devotion
Isma'il was known for his obedience and fulfillment of his promise. When his father informed him of the vision to sacrifice him, he replied with complete submission: ﴾يَٰٓأَبَتِ ٱفۡعَلۡ مَا تُؤۡمَرُۖ سَتَجِدُنِيٓ إِن شَآءَ ٱللَّهُ مِنَ ٱلصَّٰبِرِينََ﴿ (O my father! Do what you are commanded. You will find me, if Allah wills, among the patient). This stance was the peak of obedience and submission, so God ransomed him with a great sacrifice.
Building the Ka'bah and Spreading the Call
Isma'il rebuilt the Ka'bah with his father Ibrahim, and he was responsible for bringing the stones. After the death of Ibrahim, Isma'il became the Prophet of Makkah, and he continued to call the tribe of Jurhum to Monotheism, and he died and was buried next to his mother Hajar in the Hijr (semi-circular wall next to the Ka'bah).
Key Quranic References:
- Surah As-Saffat: Verses 99-111 (The story of the sacrifice)
- Surah Al-Baqarah: Verses 127-129 (Building the Ka'bah)
- Surah Maryam: Verse 54 (True to his promise)
Lessons and Morals Learned:
- The Blessing of Patience: Patience during thirst in Makkah was the reason for the appearance of the greatest blessing on Earth (Zamzam).
- Obedience to Parents: Absolute submission to God's command through the father was an example of righteousness and obedience.
- Fulfillment of the Covenant: His description as True to his promise is evidence of the importance of ethical commitment.
The Pivotal Verse:
﴾Fabashsharnahu bighulamin haleem (101) Falamma balagha maAAahu assaAAya qala ya-bunayya innee ara fee almanami annee athbahuka fanthur matha tara qala ya-abati ifAAal ma tumaru satajidunee in shaa Allahu mina assabireen﴿ (As-Saffat: 101-102)Key to the Story: Truthfulness and Sacrifice
Isma'il (PBUH) is a symbol of the righteous youth who sacrifices himself for the sake of faith. His reward was that God made him the father of the noblest of mankind, Muhammad ﷺ, and the founder of the City of Monotheism.
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