And We charged Abraham and Ishmael, [saying], “Purify My House for those who perform Tawaf and those who are staying [there] for worship and those who bow and prostrate [in prayer].”(Qur’an 2:125)

Assalamu alaikum, fellow Muslims and non-Muslims. 

We may all know the importance of the Qur’an, the Holy Book written by Allah (swt). However, we may not necessarily follow the teachings of the Qur’an and follow the role models that were sent to the Earth to spread the word of Islam. In order to remind you of the important lessons taught by each of the significant prophets mentioned in the Qur’an, I will In Sha Allah, be starting a prophets series. This will contain lessons I learnt from each of the prophets. I am trying my best to In Sha Allah post every day of Ramadan about each prophet.

Today, we will talk about our ninth prophet, Ismail (pbuh) who was the son of Ibrahim (pbuh). If you would like to know the story, sources are available below. If I also make any mistakes, I apologise and Allah (swt) knows the best. 

You should obey your parents for good. 

Ismail (pbuh) obeyed his father Ibrahim (pbuh) when he told him that he will be sacrificed due to Allah’s commands. He also divorced his first wife due to his father’s commands.

You should have faith in Allah and keep patience.

Ismail (pbuh) was tested for his patience when he was young as he was about to be sacrificed but he kept a strong faith in Allah.

You should spread Islam.

Ismail (pbuh) followed his father’s footsteps and spread Islam.

It is better to marry someone who cares about Islam.

Ismail (pbuh)’s second wife was a very good woman who was very religious.

You should always keep your promises.

Ismail (pbuh) waited for a person whom he promised he would wait for. Even though that person did not come for a long time, until the night, Ismail (pbuh) kept waiting there. 

You should pray to Allah and give to charity.

Ismail (pbuh) always commanded others to do this.

These were some of the lessons that I captured from Ismail (pbuh). The story of Ismail (pbuh) is beautifully said in this Youtube video and book which I used to create this article:

Please share this article with your family and friends to get some rewards this Ramadan. In Sha Allah, you will stay well.

Thank you for reading and have a lovely day!