إِبْرَاهِيمُ خَلِيلُ الله (ع)
Khalilullah (Friend of Allah), Abu al-Anbiya (Father of the Prophets)
Born in Ur (modern-day Iraq) in an era of idol worship, Ibrahim sought the creator of the universe through reason. He challenged the idolatrous society and their king, Nimrod, resulting in him being thrown into a giant furnace. By divine decree, the fire became "cool and safe" for him.
He migrated to Palestine and Egypt. In his old age, Allah blessed him with sons: Isma'il (Ishmael) from Hajar (Hagar), and Ishaq (Isaac) from Sarah. From these two lineages came the Semitic prophets.
Under divine instruction, Ibrahim left Hajar and infant Isma'il in the barren valley of Makkah. Returning years later, he rebuilt the Kaaba with Isma'il. He faced the supreme test of sacrificing his son, which was replaced by a ram, a trial commemorated during Eid al-Adha.