Islamic Motivation: THE OBEDIENT FATHER AND THE OBEDIENT SON

THE OBEDIENT FATHER AND THE OBEDIENT SON

When adhering to truth to fulfil worldly desires, most people become seekers of truth. But when adhering to truth leads to problems, the seekers of truth are few in number.

Shaytaan sometimes whisper logical reasoning in the minds of people against the commandments of Allah but there are pious slaves of Allah who do not pay heed to such whisperings of Shaytaan and fulfil the commandments of their Lord, however difficult it may seem.

Shaytaan tried to persuade both Ibrahim and Ismail (peace be upon them) to give up the commandment of Allah. But both of them being obedient slaves of Allaah didn't listen to Shaytaan.

Ibrahim Khaleelullaah gave priority to commandment of Allah over his nafs.
Ibrahim Khaleelullaah gave priority to his responsibility over his pleasure.
Ibrahim Khaleelullaah gave priority to his Love for Allah over his Love for son.

Alhamdulillah, this obedient father had an obedient son, Ismail (peace be upon them both).

Ismail (peace be upon him) also submitted to Allah's will. Realizing his father's distress, Ismail (peace be upon him) gave him these comforting words which Allah has mentioned in His Glorious Qur'an,

“O my father! Do that which you are commanded, In shaa’ Allaah (if Allah wills), you shall find me of As-Saabiroon (the patient).”

(Qur'an 37:102)


Subhaan'Allaah. May Allah make us obedient to Himself and May he guide us to the path of those whom He has favored. We ask Allah to help us to do all that He loves and is pleasing to Him, and to grant us and you and all of our brothers refuge from misleading temptations, for He is Ever Near and Ready to respond.

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