An Example of Noble Character

In ancient times, polytheism had become so deeply embedded in human society that it was considered part of civilization itself. Entire cultures were shaped by polytheistic thinking. As a result, those who believed in monotheism were constantly subjected to religious persecution. Thousands of prophets were sent, one after another, to call people toward monotheism. But due to long-standing cultural conditioning, people resisted change. The message of monotheism remained confined to intellectual circles— it could not spark a true revolution, because a committed team of believers had not yet been formed. Following divine revelation, Prophet Abraham developed a new strategy: to establish a new generation in an uninhabited land, far removed from the cultural pressures of existing civilization, where this generation could grow in a natural environment and preserve its moral and spiritual purity. This generation would then receive the message of monotheism and produce individuals capable of launching a global movement. Accordingly, four thousand years ago, Hajar was settled in the Arabian desert with her infant son Ishmael. As Ishmael grew, he married, and through his descendants, a new community emerged. Over generations, this lineage developed into what became known as the Banu Isma’il (Children of Ishmael). Eventually, from among them, Muhammad bin Abdullah bin Abdul Muttalib was born. He gathered a committed team from within this community and, through unwavering struggle, elevated the call to