Iqra

Learn the Qur’an, one ayah at a time.

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Ismail

Son of Ibrahim — 2:127

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His story in the Qur’an

4 passages, each one checked for his name in the Arabic before it was listed

Raising the foundations of the House with his father

2:125–129

True to his promise; he enjoined prayer on his people

19:54–55

Named in his father’s thanks in old age

14:39–41

Listed among the outstanding

38:48–49