The message of Abraham : his life, virtues, and mission / Ibrahim Canan ; translated by Jessica Ozalp.

Originally : Hz. Ibrahim'den mesajlar.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [165]-167) and index.

The importance of Prophet Abraham -- The necessity of emulating Prophet Abraham -- His excellent example -- The life of the prophet Abraham -- His struggles -- The stages of his life -- An uncertainty and an approximation -- His death -- The virtues of the Prophet Abraham -- Attained virtues -- Using reason in matters of faith -- Not associating partners with God -- Submitting to God -- Truthfulness -- Hanif (lenient and tolerant) -- Being patient and God-conscious -- Gratefulness for God's blessings -- Cleanliness -- Devotion in carrying out his charge -- Hospitality -- Strength in worship and intelligence in religion -- Clement, tender-hearted, and ever-turning -- To God with all his heart -- A heart free of evil -- Mercifulness -- The inclusiveness of the Prophet Abraham's compassion -- Universal benevolence -- Relentlessness in struggling against his enemies -- Emigration for the sake of God -- A community in himself -- Concern for his family and descendants -- God-given virtues -- Being a chosen one -- Insight into God's mighty dominion -- Friendship to God almighty -- The peace and blessings of God upon the Prophet Abraham -- Having a child in old age -- The scrolls of Abraham -- Distinguished descendants -- The relation between Abraham and Prophet Muhammad -- Father of firsts -- The service of the Prophet Abraham -- Service related to hajj (pilgrimage) -- The construction of the Ka'ba -- Stoning Satan -- Running between the hills of Safa and Marwa -- The message of Hagar -- Sacrifice -- The place of sacrifice -- The days of Tashrik -- Ishmael or Isaac? -- Reflections on some of Abraham's messages -- Abandoning imitation of ancestors -- Splendor in the world -- Trials of faith may not be logical -- Destiny cannot be interfered with -- True power is with God -- Feeling of security in reaching out to people -- Kindliness in communicating the message -- No compulsion in religion -- Some things are best left to God -- Hints of future technology -- Lessons from the supplications of Abraham -- Manners and morals in prayer -- How to benefit from Abraham's prayers -- The prayers of Prophet Abraham -- The contents of the Prophet Abraham's teachings -- The scrolls of Abraham -- What did this revealed text contain? -- Prophet Abraham's family ethics -- Priorities in family ethics -- Choosing a place for the family -- Being near a place of worship -- Economic considerations -- Safe surroundings -- Social milieu -- Supporting one's family -- Awareness of the religion -- Priority of prescribed prayers -- Supplication for forgiveness -- High professional ideals -- Educational guidance -- Abraham's will to his children -- Sacrificing his son -- The appropriate form of mercy -- Harmony with a spouse -- Guidance for his son in family matters -- Moderation in family affection -- Abraham's family and submission to God -- The Prophet Abraham's exemplary struggle -- Method of gradualness -- Gradualness in audience -- Having a firm faith -- Invitation at the family level -- Exhorting his people -- Gradual progression of content -- A presumption -- Is there a difference between the familial and societal stages? -- The three essential dynamics of the Abrahamic struggle.