ibrahim

Thân thiện

A shepherd named Ibrahim tends his flock under a wide, starry sky.

Definition

Noun: - A central patriarchal figure in Abrahamic religions: Ibrahim (commonly known as Abraham in English) is a prophet and patriarch revered in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He is considered a model of faith and obedience to God.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The story of Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son is foundational in monotheistic traditions.
  • Muslims revere Ibrahim as a key prophet and the builder of the Kaaba.

Advanced Usage

• "Father of Ibrahimic faiths": A term sometimes used to describe Abraham/Ibrahim as the spiritual progenitor of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
  • The shared reverence for Ibrahim forms a theological link between the Ibrahimic faiths.

Variants and Related Words

• Abraham (n): The most common English transliteration of the name "Ibrahim."
• Ibrahimi (adj): Pertaining to Ibrahim or his legacy (e.g., Ibrahimi tradition).

Synonyms

• Patriarch: A founding father or revered male leader, especially in a biblical context.
• Prophet: A person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.

Related Phrases

• Faith of Ibrahim: Refers to the original, pure monotheism attributed to Ibrahim in Islamic theology.
  • Muslims are commanded to follow the faith of Ibrahim, who was a monotheist.

Related Idioms

• To have the faith of Ibrahim: To possess unwavering faith and complete submission to divine will, referencing Ibrahim's supreme test.
  • Facing that crisis, she showed the faith of Ibrahim.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
   • Judaism, Christianity, and Islam each has a special claim on Abraham

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• Abraham
• Ibrahim