What does Ibrahim mean?
Abraham, the friend of Allah, who built the Ka'bah with his son Isma'il and is the father of the prophets.
Ibrahim explained
Ibrahim shattered the idols, was thrown into the fire and saved, and was told to sacrifice his son, whom Allah ransomed. Hajj retraces his family's steps, and every prayer blesses the Prophet ﷺ as Ibrahim was blessed.
Related terms
- Ka'bahالكَعْبَة
The cube-shaped House of Allah in Makkah, the direction of every prayer.
- Hajjحَجّ
The pilgrimage to Makkah in Dhul Hijjah, the fifth pillar, once in a lifetime for those able.
- Salawatصَلَوَات
Sending blessings on the Prophet ﷺ: Allahumma salli ala Muhammad.
- Eid al-Adhaعِيد الأَضْحَى
The festival of sacrifice on the tenth of Dhul Hijjah, the greater of the two Eids.
Questions about Ibrahim
What does Ibrahim mean?
Ibrahim (إِبْرَاهِيم, Ibrahim) means: Abraham, the friend of Allah, who built the Ka'bah with his son Isma'il and is the father of the prophets.
How is Ibrahim written and pronounced in Arabic?
It is written إِبْرَاهِيم and pronounced Ibrahim. It is also spelled Abraham.
Where does Ibrahim come from in the Quran or hadith?
Ibrahim shattered the idols, was thrown into the fire and saved, and was told to sacrifice his son, whom Allah ransomed. Hajj retraces his family's steps, and every prayer blesses the Prophet ﷺ as Ibrahim was blessed. Source: An-Nisa 4:125; As-Saffat 37:102-107.
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