Ibrahim was born into the Arab community of Balkh as the king of the area in around 730 CE, but he abandoned the throne to become an ascetic.He received a warning from God, through Khidr who appeared to him twice, and, abdicated his throne to take up the ascetic life in Syria.
Ibrahim, a king from the Arab community of Balkh, renounced his throne to embrace an ascetic lifestyle around 730 CE. He received divine guidance through Khidr, who appeared to him twice, prompting him to relinquish his royal position and pursue spiritual pursuits in Syria.