Prophet 19 of 25
Ilyas
The Fearless Caller
- When
- About 870 BCE
- Where
- Baalbek (Lebanon)
Sent to the people who worshipped an idol called Ba'l. He called them to worship Allah alone. Most refused, but he was among the righteous servants of Allah.
His story
Facing the Ba'l Worshippers
He said: 'Do you not fear Allah? Do you call upon Ba'l and leave the Best of Creators?'
Lesson: Speak the truth even when it's unpopular
The main lesson
Bravery in speaking truth to those who don't want to hear it