21 Questions
What was the main message of Ibraheem in the story?
To argue with his people and prove that their worship was false
What did the people worship?
Idols made and carved by their own hands
What did Ibraheem question about the idols?
Whether they could speak and respond to calls
What was the response of the people when Ibraheem broke the idols?
They admitted that the idols cannot speak
What was significant about the idol Ibraheem blamed for breaking the others?
It was the biggest idol
What did Ibraheem's action of breaking the idols signify?
His rejection of idol worship as deserving of reverence
What was the reason for the people to follow their misguided forefathers?
They simply followed what their forefathers were doing
According to the text, who is the only One Who bestows blessings upon people and guides them to what's in their best interests?
Allah
What did Ibraheem hope for on the Day of Judgement?
That he will receive mercy and forgiveness for his sins
What are the reasons Ibraheem singled out for mention as necessities of life?
Food and drink, sickness and healing, death and life, and hope for forgiveness
What does the text indicate when it says 'neither you nor your fathers can refute'?
The people were misguided and had forsaken the path of right guidance
According to the text, who is able to create, guide, cause sickness, heal, feed, give to drink, cause death, give life, and forgive sins?
Allah
What was Ibraheem's response when he said 'except the Lord of the worlds'?
He acknowledged Allah as the only benefactor and guide
What was Ibraheem's response when he said 'except the Lord of the worlds'?
He acknowledged Allah as the only benefactor and guide
What does the text indicate when it says 'neither you nor your fathers can refute'?
The people were misguided and had forsaken the path of right guidance
What is the main reason why Ibraheem blamed the idols?
They were unable to create, guide, heal, or forgive sins
What did Ibraheem single out as necessities of life in his speech?
Healing and forgiveness of sins
What was the response of the people when Ibraheem broke the idols?
They accused Ibraheem of blasphemy and sought to punish him
According to the text, who is the only One Who bestows blessings upon people and guides them to what's in their best interests?
The Lord of the worlds
What did Ibraheem hope for on the Day of Judgement?
To be forgiven his sins
What was the main message of Ibraheem in the story?
To abandon worship of idols and turn to Allah alone
Study Notes
The Story of Ibraheem
- Ibraheem questioned the idols worshipped by the people, asking how they could worship something that could neither benefit nor harm them.
- The people worshipped idols, which they believed had the power to benefit or harm them.
- When Ibraheem broke the idols, the people responded by accusing him of breaking their gods.
- The idol Ibraheem blamed for breaking the others was the largest one, which he left intact to demonstrate its powerlessness.
- Ibraheem's action of breaking the idols signified that he rejected the idolatry and superstition of his people.
- The people followed their misguided forefathers out of ignorance and tradition.
- According to the text, Allah is the only One Who bestows blessings upon people and guides them to what's in their best interests.
- Ibraheem hoped for forgiveness and mercy on the Day of Judgement.
- Ibraheem singled out necessities of life, such as food, drink, and health, as evidence of Allah's power and provision.
- The text indicates that neither the people nor their forefathers can refute the truth and power of Allah.
- Allah is the only One who can create, guide, cause sickness, heal, feed, give to drink, cause death, give life, and forgive sins.
- Ibraheem's response "except the Lord of the worlds" emphasizes Allah's sovereignty and power over all things.
- The main reason why Ibraheem blamed the idols was to demonstrate their powerlessness and to guide his people to the truth of Allah's existence.
- Ibraheem's main message was to reject idolatry and to worship Allah, the One True God.
Test your knowledge about the story of Prophet Ibrahim and his call to his people. Explore the significant episode in his life and the argument he presented to prove the falsehood of their worship.
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