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Abraham in the Fire

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Abraham in the Fire

إِبْرَاهِيمُ فِي النَّارِ

The event of Abraham in the Fire (إِبْرَاهِيمُ فِي النَّارِ) is a profound testament to Allah's absolute power and the unwavering faith of Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim). Facing a community deeply entrenched in idolatry, Abraham courageously challenged their false gods, even [breaking their idols into fragments] to make them reflect on their folly. Enraged by his actions and his steadfast declaration of monotheism, his people conspired to punish him severely, as [their only statement was, "Kill him or burn him!"]. They gathered an immense pyre and cast Abraham into the roaring flames. However, in an astounding display of divine might, Allah intervened, commanding the fire directly: ["O fire, be coolness and safety upon Abraham."]. Miraculously, the inferno transformed, becoming a garden of peace around him, leaving him completely unharmed. This pivotal event underscores the protection afforded to those who place their trust entirely in Allah and serves as an eternal sign of His boundless sovereignty over all creation and a source of strength for believers facing adversity.

Quran 1 verse

قُلْنَا يَٰنَارُ كُونِى بَرْدًا وَسَلَٰمًا عَلَىٰٓ إِبْرَٰهِيمَ

Qulnaa yaa naaru koonee bardanw wa salaaman 'alaaa Ibraaheem

Allah said, "O fire, be coolness and safety upon Abraham."

ہم نے حکم دیا اے آگ سرد ہوجا اور ابراہیم پر (موجب) سلامتی (بن جا)

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: قُلْنَا يَا نَارُ‌ كُونِي بَرْ‌دًا وَسَلَامًا عَلَىٰ إِبْرَ‌اهِيمَ (We said, "0 fire, be cold and safe for Ibrahim." - 21:69) As stated above, one explanation of the fire becoming cool and comfortable for Sayyidna Ibrahim (علیہ السلام) could be that it ceased to be fire and changed into a pleasant b...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: We said ‘O fire! Be coolness and safety for Abraham!’ and so it only consumed the bonds with which he had been tied. Its heat departed but its luminosity remained. And by His words wa-salāman ‘and safety’ Abraham was safe from salima death because of its coolness.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): How Ibrahim was thrown into the Fire and how Allah controlled it When their arguments were refuted and their incapability became clear, when truth was made manifest and falsehood was defeated, they resorted to using their power and strength, and said: حَرِّقُوهُ وَانصُرُواْ ءَالِهَتَكُمْ إِن كُنتُمْ...

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