Setting Sun
Setting Sun
Not in the Bible But in the Quran; Abraham and the Sun Worshippers (5)
Abraham people used to worship many gods, e.g. idols, statues, figures, Planets, Moon and Sun etc.
Herein, we will see what he has done to convince the Planets, Moon and Sun Worshippers that they were wrong.
He used a simple, smooth and indirect debate to say to them that their faith is wrong!
One night, He went to the group who worship the planet and sat with them watching their gods.
When he saw their god’s planet he said: this is surely my lord! He kept watching that planet and when it set he said: ‘I do not like the setting ones.
He did the same with the group who worship the moon and when it set he said: : ‘I do not like the setting ones, ‘if my lord does not guide me, i shall surely be amongst the astray nation!
Again, he did the same with the group who worship the sun; when he saw it rise, shining, he said: ‘this must be my lord, it is larger. ‘But when it set, he said: ‘o my people I am quit of what you associate; I have turned my face to him who has created the heavens and the earth, uprightly, and I am not among the idolaters!
This was the Abraham’s indirect way to debate his people who did worship the Planets, Moon and Sun. Each group of them argued with him. But he said: ‘will you argue with me about Allah, indeed he guided me!
However, his people argued with him and he used the direct and to the point way of discussion to make clear his faith and refuse their false beliefs!
The smart readers is invited to read this Historical interesting debates between Abraham and his people who did worship the Planets, Moon and Sun.
This story is found in chapter 6 verses 75-83.
6:75-83
75] And so we showed Abraham the kingdom of the heavens and the earth, so that he might be of those who are sure in faith.
76] When night drew over him, he saw a planet. ‘This, ‘ he said: ‘is surely my lord.’ But when it set he said: ‘I do not like the setting ones.’
77] QARIB: when he saw the rising moon, he said: ‘this is my lord.’ But when it set, he said: ‘if my lord does not guide me, i shall surely be amongst the astray people. ‘
78] Then, when he saw the sun rise, shining, he said: ‘this must be my lord, it is larger. ‘But when it set, he said: ‘o nation I am clear of what you set up and associate (with Allah, the creator),
79] I have turned my face to him, who has created the heavens and the earth, uprightly, and I am not among the idolaters and never shall i give partners to Allah.’
80] His people argued with him. He said: ‘will you argue with me about Allah, indeed he guided me! Except by his will, I do not fear those you associate with him. My lord embraces all things in knowledge, will you not remember?
81] And how should I fear what you have associated when you yourselves are not afraid that you have associated with Allah that which he did not send down for it upon you an authority. Which of the two parties is more deserving of safety and security, if you know?
82] Those who believe and do not mix up their faith with iniquity, those are they who shall have the security and they are those who go aright and they are guided. ‘
83] Such is the argument that we gave Abraham against his nation. We rise whom we will to an exalted rank. Your lord is full of wisdom and knowledge.
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Back to the main issue of my series of articles; this is my question to you smart readers: “Is the Quran quoted from the Bible?”
By the way, the disbelieved ignorant Arabs claimed the same more than 1400 years ago! (Read my article about chapter 25).
About the Author
Professor Dr. Ibrahim Khalil
Prof. of Clinical and Chemical Pathology,
Head of Clinical Microbiology and Infection Control Unit,
Ain-Shams University. Cairo, Egypt.
And,
President of the Egyptian Society of Inventors.
Member of the Egyptian union of Writers