And Abraham indeed was of his inducement,
And indeed Ibrahim is from his (Nooh’s) group.
Of his party was also Abraham;
AND, BEHOLD, of his persuasion was Abraham, too,
And verily of his sect was Ibrahim.
And, verily, among those who followed his [Nuh's (Noah)] way (Islamic Monotheism) was Ibrahim (Abraham).
Of his kind was Abraham.
Abraham was on the self-same way (as Noah).
And verily, among those who followed his way was Ibrahim.
And lo! of his persuasion verily was Abraham
Indeed Abraham was among his followers,
Of his party was Abraham.
And indeed, among his kind was Abraham,
Abraham was one of his followers.
And most surely Ibrahim followed his way.
Wainna min sheeAAatihi laibr<u>a</u>heem<b>a</b>
Abraham was of the same faith:
Verily among those who followed his Way was Abraham.
وَإِنَّ مِن شِيعَتِهِۦ لَإِبْرَٰهِيمَ
Indeed, Abraham was someone on the same religion as Noah, and he also called to the Oneness of Allah.
Indeed, Abraham was someone on the same religion as Noah, and he also called to the Oneness of Allah.
<p>Commentary</p><p>After having related the event concerning Sayyidna Nuh (علیہ السلام) the Qur'an mentions two events from the blessed life of Sayyidna Ibrahim ill. Both events highlight the great sacrifices Sayyidna Ibrahim offered for the sake of Allah alone. Out of these, the first event mentioned in the verses cited above relates to Sayyidna Ibrahim (علیہ السلام) being thrown into the fire. Its details have already appeared in Surah Al-Anbiya' (21: 51-70). Yet, the way it has been described at this place, it needs some explanatory notes that appear below.</p><p>The word: شِيعَتِهِ (shi'ah) in verse 83: وَإِنَّ مِن شِيعَتِهِ لَإِبْرَ‌اهِيمَ (And certainly from his adherents was Ibrahim.) is used in the Arabic language for a group or party the individuals from which are similar to each other in basic concepts and methods - and here it is obvious that the pronoun in: شِيعَتِهِ (shi'atihi) is reverting to Sayyidna Nuh (علیہ السلام) . Therefore, it would mean that Sayyidna Ibrahim (علیہ السلام) adhered to the way of Sayyidna Nuh (علیہ السلام) the prophet preceding him, and that there was a perfect agreement between them on the basic principles of faith - and it is also possible that the religious codes they had could also be the same, or similar. Let us bear in mind that, according to some historical narratives, there is a gap of two thousand six hundred and forty years between them, and there was no prophet except Sayyidna Hud and Sayyidna Salih (علیہ السلام) during this period. (Kashshaf, p. 48, v. 4)</p>
CommentaryAfter having related the event concerning Sayyidna Nuh (علیہ السلام) the Qur'an mentions two events from the blessed life of Sayyidna Ibrahim ill. Both events highlight the great sacrifices Sayyidna Ibrahim offered for the sake of Allah alone. Out of these, the first event mentioned in the verses cited above relates to Sayyidna Ibrahim (علیہ السلام) being thrown into the fire. Its details have already appeared in Surah Al-Anbiya' (21: 51-70). Yet, the way it has been described at this place, it needs some explanatory notes that appear below.The word: شِيعَتِهِ (shi'ah) in verse 83: وَإِنَّ مِن شِيعَتِهِ لَإِبْرَ‌اهِيمَ (And certainly from his adherents was Ibrahim.) is used in the Arabic language for a group or party the individuals from which are similar to each other in basic concepts and methods - and here it is obvious that the pronoun in: شِيعَتِهِ (shi'atihi) is reverting to Sayyidna Nuh (علیہ السلام) . Therefore, it would mean that Sayyidna Ibrahim (علیہ السلام) adhered to the way of Sayyidna Nuh (علیہ السلام) the prophet preceding him, and that there was a perfect agreement between them on the basic principles of faith - and it is also possible that the religious codes they had could also be the same, or similar. Let us bear in mind that, according to some historical narratives, there is a gap of two thousand six hundred and forty years between them, and there was no prophet except Sayyidna Hud and Sayyidna Salih (علیہ السلام) during this period. (Kashshaf, p. 48, v. 4)
<h2 class="title">The Story of Ibrahim and His People</h2><p>`Ali bin Abi Talhah reported that Ibn `Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him:</p><div class="text_uthmani arabic">وَإِنَّ مِن شِيعَتِهِ لإِبْرَهِيمَ </div><p>(And verily, among those who followed his ways was Ibrahim.) means, he was one of the followers of his religion. Mujahid said, "He was following his path and his way."</p><div class="text_uthmani arabic">إِذْ جَآءَ رَبَّهُ بِقَلْبٍ سَلِيمٍ </div><p>(When he came to his Lord with a Salim heart.) Ibn `Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, said, "This means that he bore witness that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah." rIbn Abi Hatim recorded that `Awf said, "I said to Muhammad bin Sirin, `What is the Salim heart' He said, `One which knows that Allah is true and that the Hour will undoubtedly come to pass, and that Allah will resurrect those who are in the graves."' Al-Hasan said, "One that is free from Shirk." `Urwah said, "One that is not cursed."</p><div class="text_uthmani arabic">إِذْ قَالَ لاًّبِيهِ وَقَوْمِهِ مَاذَا تَعْبُدُونَ </div><p>(When he said to his father and to his people: "What is it that which you worship") He denounced his people for their worship of idols and false gods, Allah said:</p><div class="text_uthmani arabic">أَءِفْكاً ءَالِهَةً دُونَ اللَّهِ تُرِيدُونَ - فَمَا ظَنُّكُم بِرَبِّ الْعَـلَمِينَ </div><p>(Is it a falsehood -- gods other than Allah -- that you desire Then what think you about the Lord of the all that exists) Qatadah said, "This means, `what do you think He will do with you when you meet Him, given that you worshipped others alongside Him"</p>
The Story of Ibrahim and His People`Ali bin Abi Talhah reported that Ibn `Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him:وَإِنَّ مِن شِيعَتِهِ لإِبْرَهِيمَ (And verily, among those who followed his ways was Ibrahim.) means, he was one of the followers of his religion. Mujahid said, "He was following his path and his way."إِذْ جَآءَ رَبَّهُ بِقَلْبٍ سَلِيمٍ (When he came to his Lord with a Salim heart.) Ibn `Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, said, "This means that he bore witness that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah." rIbn Abi Hatim recorded that `Awf said, "I said to Muhammad bin Sirin, `What is the Salim heart' He said, `One which knows that Allah is true and that the Hour will undoubtedly come to pass, and that Allah will resurrect those who are in the graves."' Al-Hasan said, "One that is free from Shirk." `Urwah said, "One that is not cursed."إِذْ قَالَ لاًّبِيهِ وَقَوْمِهِ مَاذَا تَعْبُدُونَ (When he said to his father and to his people: "What is it that which you worship") He denounced his people for their worship of idols and false gods, Allah said:أَءِفْكاً ءَالِهَةً دُونَ اللَّهِ تُرِيدُونَ - فَمَا ظَنُّكُم بِرَبِّ الْعَـلَمِينَ (Is it a falsehood -- gods other than Allah -- that you desire Then what think you about the Lord of the all that exists) Qatadah said, "This means, `what do you think He will do with you when you meet Him, given that you worshipped others alongside Him"