And mention in the Book ˹O Prophet, the story of˺ Abraham. He was surely a man of truth and a prophet.

And ˹remember˺ when Abraham said to his father, Ȃzar, “Do you take idols as gods? It is clear to me that you and

your people are entirely misguided.”

We also showed Abraham the wonders of the heavens and the earth, so he would be sure in faith.

When the night grew dark upon him, he saw a star and said, “This is my Lord!” But when it set, he said, “I do not

love things that set.”

Then when he saw the moon rising, he said, “This one is my Lord!” But when it disappeared, he said, “If my Lord

does not guide me, I will certainly be one of the misguided people.”

Then when he saw the sun shining, he said, “This must be my Lord—it is the greatest!” But again when

it set, he declared, “O my people! I totally reject whatever you associate ˹with Allah in worship˺.

I have turned my face towards the One Who has originated the heavens and the earth—being upright—and

I am not one of the polytheists.”

And his people argued with him. He responded, “Are you arguing with me about Allah, while He has

guided me? I am notafraid of whatever ˹idols˺ you associate with Him—˹none can harm me,˺ unless my Lord so wills.

My Lord encompasses everything in ˹His˺ knowledge. Will you not be mindful?

And how should I fear your associate-gods, while you have no fear in associating ˹others˺ with Allah—a practice

He has never authorized? Which side has more right to security? ˹Tell me˺ if you really know!”

It is ˹only˺ those who are faithful and do not tarnish their faith with falsehood1 who are guaranteed security

and are ˹rightly˺ guided.

This was the argument We gave Abraham against his people. We elevate in rank whoever We please.

Surely your Lord is All-Wise, All-Knowing.

˹Remember˺ when he said to his father, “O dear father! Why do you worship what can neither hear

nor see, nor benefit you at all?

O  dear father! I have certainly received some knowledge which you have not received, so follow me and I will guide

you to the Straight Path.

O  dear father! Do not worship Satan. Surely Satan is ever rebellious against the Most Compassionate.

O  dear father! I truly fear that you will be touched by a torment from the Most Compassionate, and become

Satan’s companion ˹in Hell˺.”

As I distance myself from ˹all of˺ you and from whatever you invoke besides Allah, I will ˹continue to˺ call upon

my Lord ˹alone˺, trusting that I will never be disappointed in invoking my Lord.”