English book · THE UNIVERSAL MESSAGE OF HAJJ Equality, Unity, And Peace

Prophet Abraham

English book, p. 23

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

PROPHET ABRAHAM hearts incline towards them and provide them with fruits so that they may be grateful.’” (14:35-37) The Quran briefly mentions the story of Hajar, but a detailed account of her story can be found in the well-known Hadith recorded in Sahih Bukhari. The narration is as follows: “Abdullah ibn Abbas narrates that Hajar was the first among women to tie a waistband around herself to conceal her pregnancy from Sarah’s suspicion. Abraham then brought Hajar and their child Ishmael to Makkah. During that time, Hajar used to breastfeed Ishmael. Abraham placed them beneath a large tree which is now the location of Zamzam. At that time, there was not a single person in Makkah and there was no water there. Abraham left a bag of dates and a water skin for them before departing. Hajar followed behind him and said, “O Abraham, where are you going, leaving us in this valley where there is no person and nothing else?” Hajar said this to Abraham multiple times, but he did not give a reply to her words. Hajar then asked him, “Did God command you to do this?” Abraham replied, “Yes.” Hajar said, “Then God will not abandon us.” Hajar returned while Abraham set out. When he reached the place where he could no longer be seen, he turned his face towards the direction where the

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