Prophet 8 of 25
Ismail
The Obedient Son
- When
- About 1900 BCE
- Where
- Makkah
Son of Ibrahim and Hajar. As a baby, he was left in the desert of Makkah where the well of Zamzam appeared. He helped his father build the Kaaba and willingly accepted being sacrificed before Allah saved him.
His story
The Well of Zamzam
Baby Ismail cried from thirst. Hajar ran between the hills of Safa and Marwah, and Allah sent an angel who dug the ground so Zamzam sprang forth (Sahih al-Bukhari 3364)
Lesson: Allah provides for those who trust Him
Accepting the Sacrifice
He told his father: 'O my father, do what you are commanded. You will find me, if Allah wills, among the patient' (As-Saffat 37:102)
Lesson: Obedience to Allah with patience and bravery
The main lesson
Obedience and patience, even in the hardest times