Ishmael, Son of Abraham

Ishmael, Son of Abraham

In the Old Testament, a son of Abraham and Hagar, Sarah’s Egyptian handmaid (Gen. 16:11–16). The Lord promised both Abraham and Hagar that Ishmael would become the father of a great nation (Gen. 21:8–21).

·       The covenant came through Isaac rather than Ishmael, Gen. 17:19–21 (Gal. 4:22–5:1).

·       God blessed Ishmael that he would be fruitful, Gen. 17:20.

·       Ishmael helped bury Abraham, Gen. 25:8–9.

·       Ishmael’s twelve sons were named, Gen. 25:12–16.

·       Ishmael died, Gen. 25:17–18.

·       Esau took Ishmael’s daughter, Mahalath, to be his wife, Gen. 28:9.

Abraham: Father of the Faithful

In the Old Testament, Abraham is regarded as the head of the covenant line, which is personified in the house of Israel. He is often called the “father of the faithful.” Abraham received the gospel through baptism, or the covenant of salvation. The higher priesthood was conferred upon him, and he entered into celestial marriage, the covenant of exaltation, gaining assurance that he would have eternal increase. He received a promise that these same blessings would be offered to his mortal posterity. The divine promises to Abraham assured that Christ would come through his lineage and that Abraham’s posterity would receive certain lands as an eternal inheritance. These promises are called the Abrahamic covenant.

Heavenly Father’s children who are of non-Israelite lineage can be adopted into the house of Israel, becoming heirs of the covenant and the seed of Abraham through the ordinances of the gospel. (See Bible Dictionary, “Abraham,” 601; and “Abraham, Covenant of,” 602.)

An Angel Saves Abraham

An Angel Saves Abraham, by Del Parson. “And it came to pass that the priests laid violence upon me, that they might slay me. … “And as they lifted up their hands upon me, that they might offer me up and take away my life, behold, I lifted up my voice unto the Lord my God, and the Lord hearkened and heard, … and the angel of his presence stood by me, and immediately unloosed my bands” (Abr. 1:12, 15).

The Lord Appearing unto Abraham

The Lord Appearing unto Abraham, by Keith Larson. In answer to Abraham’s prayer, the Lord appeared unto him and said: “Arise, … for I have purposed to take thee away out of Haran, and to make of thee a minister to bear my name in a strange land which I will give unto thy seed after thee for an everlasting possession, when they hearken to my voice. … “My name is Jehovah, and I know the end from the beginning; therefore my hand shall be over thee” (Abr. 2:6, 8).

Melchizedek Blesses Abram

Melchizedek Blesses Abram, by Walter Rane. After Abraham rescued his brother’s son, he was met by Melchizedek at the valley of Shaveh. “And [Melchizedek] blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth: “And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And [Abraham] gave him tithes of all” (Gen. 14:19–20).

Hagar and Ishmael Expelled

Hagar and Ishmael Expelled, by George Soper. During a feast in Isaac’s honor, “Sarah saw the son of Hagar [Ishmael] … mocking. “Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this bondwoman and her son. … “And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight. … “… Of the son of the bondwoman will I make a nation, because he is thy seed. “And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread, and a bottle of water, and gave it unto Hagar, putting it on her shoulder, and the child, and sent her away” (Gen. 21:9–10, 12–14).

Isaac and Family

Isaac and Family, by Griffith Foxley. “And the Lord visited Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did unto Sarah as he had spoken. “For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age. … “And Abraham called the name of his son … Isaac. “And Abraham was an hundred years old, when his son Isaac was born unto him. … “And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast the same day that Isaac was weaned” (Gen. 21:1–2, 5, 8).

Abraham and Isaac

Abraham and Isaac, by William Whitaker. “And God said, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, and with his seed after him” (Gen. 17:19).

Abraham Taking Isaac to Be Sacrificed

Abraham Taking Isaac to Be Sacrificed, by Del Parson. “And it came to pass after these things, that God … said unto … Abraham: … “… Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering. … “And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took … Isaac his son, … and went unto the place of which God had told him. … “And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son. “And the angel of the Lord called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I. “And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me” (Gen. 22:1–3, 10–12).

Rebekah at the Well

Rebekah at the Well, by Michael Deas. Abraham’s servant, who was charged with choosing a wife for Isaac, prayed unto the Lord for guidance. “And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, … “And the damsel was very fair to look upon, … and she went down to the well, and filled her pitcher, and came up. “And the servant … said, Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher. “And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink. … “And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the Lord led me” (Gen. 24:15–18, 27).

Isaac Blessing Jacob

Isaac Blessing Jacob, by Gustave Doré. Rebekah, mother of twin sons Esau and Jacob, helped Jacob prepare to receive the birthright blessing that Esau esteemed so lightly (see Gen. 25:29–34). Isaac, in poor health and with failing eyesight, blessed Jacob in Esau’s place. “And it came to pass, as soon as Isaac had made an end of blessing Jacob, and Jacob was yet scarce gone out … that Esau his brother came in from his hunting. … And [Isaac] said, Thy brother came with subtilty, and hath taken away thy blessing” (Gen. 27:30, 35).

Jacob Blessing Joseph

Jacob Blessing Joseph, by Harry Anderson. In the blessing given to his son Joseph, Jacob said, “Joseph is a fruitful bough, even a fruitful bough by a well; whose branches run over the wall: … “… The God of thy father … shall help thee; and … the Almighty … shall bless thee with blessings of heaven above” (Gen. 49:22, 25).

Israel Blesses Ephraim with the Birthright

Israel Blesses Ephraim with the Birthright, by Keith Larson. When Jacob blessed Joseph’s two sons, Joseph brought Manasseh, his firstborn, to Jacob’s right and Ephraim, the second born, to Jacob’s left. “And Israel [Jacob] stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim’s head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh’s head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh was the firstborn. … “And when Joseph saw that his father laid his right hand upon the head of Ephraim, … he held up his father’s hand, to remove it from Ephraim’s head unto Manasseh’s head. “And Joseph said … , Not so, my father: for this is the firstborn. … “And his father refused, and said, I know it, my son, I know it: he also shall become a people, and he also shall be great: but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he” (Gen. 48:14, 17–19).

The Family of Abraham

Abraham (Abram) / Sarah (Sarai) Abraham married Sarah (see Gen. 11:29). Through Hagar, Sarah’s handmaiden, Abraham fathered Ishmael (see Gen. 16:15). After Sarah’s death, Abraham married Keturah, through whom he had six children, named in Genesis 25:1–2. Isaac / Rebekah Isaac married Rebekah (see Gen. 25:20–26). Isaac (see Gen. 18:1–14; Gen. 21:1–3) Rebekah (see Gen. 22:23) Esau Sold his birthright to Jacob (see Gen. 25:29–34) Jacob (Israel): Father of the Twelve Tribes of Israel (see Gen. 32:27–28) Leah (see Gen. 29:30–35; Gen. 30:17–21) Reuben Simeon Levi Judah Issachar Zebulun Dinah Rachel (see Gen. 30:22–24; Gen. 35:16–18) Joseph Benjamin Manasseh (see Gen. 41:50–52) Lehi’s lineage (see Alma 10:3) Ephraim The birthright tribe (see Gen. 48) Ishmael’s lineage (see Deseret News Weekly, Aug. 8, 1882, 1) Bilhah (Rachel’s handmaiden) (See Gen. 30:4–8) Dan Naphtali Zilpah (Leah’s handmaiden) (see Gen. 30:9–13) Gad Asher

Sons of Abraham – Ibrahim in the Holy Koran

Remember that Abraham was tested by his Lord with certain commands, and he fulfilled all of them. Allah said, "I will make you an imam for the people." He said, "And also my descendants?" He said, "My covenant does not include the oppressors (Zâlimûn)."

Dan ketika Ibrahim diuji Tuhannya dengan beberapa kalimat, lalu Ibrahim menunaikannya. Allah berfirman: "Sesungguhnya Aku akan menjadikanmu imam bagi seluruh manusia". Ibrahim berkata: "dari keturunanku". Allah berfirman: "Janji-Ku tidak mengenai orang-orang yang lalim".                                         002.124

We have made the Ka`abaa pilgrimage for the mankind, and a safe sanctuary. You may use Abraham’s Ka`aba  as a prayer house. We imposed a duty upon  Abraham and Ismail: "You shall purify My house for those who are circulating meditating, bowing down and prostrating in prayers.

Dan ketika Kami menjadikan rumah itu tempat berkumpul bagi manusia dan tempat yang aman. Dan jadikanlah sebahagian maqam Ibrahim tempat salat. Dan telah Kami perintahkan kepada Ibrahim dan Ismail:"Bersihkanlah rumah-Ku untuk orang-orang yang tawaf, yang iktikaf, yang rukuk dan yang sujud".                    002.125

Remember, when Abraham prayed: "My Lord, make this city a city of peace, and from among its people who believe in Allâh and the Last Day, give them all kinds of fruits as provisions."   In response, Allah  said, "I will also provide for those who disbelieve. I will let them enjoy, temporarily, then commit them to the retribution of Hell, and a miserable destiny."

Dan (ingatlah), ketika Ibrahim berdoa: Ya Tuhanku, jadikanlah negeri ini negeri yang aman sentosa, dan berikanlah rezeki dari buah-buahan kepada penduduknya yang beriman di antara mereka kepada Allah dan hari kemudian. Allah berfirman: "Dan kepada orang yang kafir pun Aku beri kesenangan sementara, kemudian Aku paksa ia menjalani siksa neraka dan itulah seburuk-buruk tempat kembali".                                    002.126

Remember Abraham and Ismail raised the foundations of the Ka`aba with this prayer, "Our Lord, accept this service from us, You are the All-Hearing, the All-knowing.”

Dan ketika Ibrahim meninggikan dasar-dasar Baitullah bersama Ismail "Ya Tuhan kami terimalah daripada kami, sesungguhnya Engkaulah Yang Maha Mendengar lagi Maha Mengetahui".                002.127

Who would dislike the way of life of Abraham, except one who has indulged himself in stupidity and ignorance? We have chosen Abraham in this world, and in the Hereafter he will be with the righteous.

Dan tidak ada yang benci kepada agama Ibrahim, melainkan orang yang memperbodoh dirinya sendiri, dan sungguh Kami telah memilihnya di dunia dan sesungguhnya dia di akhirat benar-benar termasuk orang-orang yang saleh.                                                                                                                                            002.130

This was the legacy that Abraham left to his sons, and so did  Jacob: "O my sons, Allah has chosen this way of life for you.  Therefore remain Muslim till the time of death." 

Dan Ibrahim telah mewasiatkan ucapan itu kepada anak-anaknya, demikian pula Yakub. (Ibrahim berkata): "Hai anak-anakku! Sesungguhnya Allah telah memilih agama ini bagimu, maka janganlah kamu mati kecuali dalam memeluk agama Islam".                                                                                                              002.132 

Say, "We believe in Allah, and in what was sent down to us, and in what was sent down to Abraham, Ismail, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, and in what was given to Moses and Jesus, and all the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them and to Him alone we submit."

Katakanlah : "Kami beriman kepada Allah dan apa yang diturunkan kepada kami, dan apa yang diturunkan kepada Ibrahim, Ismail, Ishak, Yakub dan anak cucunya, dan apa yang diberikan kepada Musa dan Isa serta apa yang diberikan kepada nabi-nabi dari Tuhannya. Kami tidak membeda-bedakan seorang pun di antara mereka dan kami hanya tunduk patuh kepada-Nya".                                                                              002.136

Do you say that  Abraham, Ismail, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, all of them were Jewish or Christian? Say, "Do you know better or Allah? Who is more evil than one who conceals a testimony he has learned from Allah and he hides it ? Allah is never unaware of what you do."

ataukah kamu mengatakan bahwa Ibrahim, Ismail, Ishak, Yakub dan anak cucunya, adalah penganut agama Yahudi atau Nasrani? Katakanlah: "Apakah kamu yang lebih mengetahui ataukah Allah, dan siapakah yang lebih lalim daripada orang yang menyembunyikan syahadah dari Allah yang ada padanya?" Dan Allah sekali-kali tiada lengah dari apa yang kamu kerjakan.                                                                                    002.140

Abrahamsaid: "I am going to my Lord; He will guide me."

Dan Nabi Ibrahim pula berkata: Aku hendak pergi kepada Tuhanku, Dia akan memimpinku 037.099

O my Lord, , grant me righteous children."

Wahai Tuhanku! Kurniakanlah kepadaku anak yang terhitung dari orang-orang yang soleh!              037.100

(In response to his prayer) We gave him the good news of a sober boy.

Lalu Kami berikan kepadanya berita yang menggembirakan, bahawa dia akan beroleh seorang anak yang penyabar.                                                                                                                                      037.101

When that boy was old enough to work with him then Abraham said to him: "O my son, I saw a dream that I am slaughtering you in sacrifice, now tell me, what is your opinion”?  He said:  "O my father, do as you are commanded to do, if Allâh wanted  you will find me among the patients." 

Maka ketika anaknya itu sampai ke peringkat umur yang membolehkan dia berusaha bersama-sama dengannya, Nabi Ibrahim berkata: Wahai anak kesayanganku! Sesungguhnya aku melihat dalam mimpi bahawa aku akan menyembelihmu; maka fikirkanlah apa pendapatmu?. Anaknya menjawab: Wahai ayah, jalankanlah apa yang diperintahkan kepadamu; Insya Allah, ayah akan mendapati daku dari orang-orang yang sabar.      037.102

Finally, when they both submitted and  Abraham laid his son down on the face.

Setelah keduanya berserah bulat-bulat dan Nabi Ibrahim merebahkan anaknya dengan meletakkan iringan mukanya di atas tompok tanah,                                                                                                             037.103

And We called "O Abraham,

Serta Kami menyerunya: Wahai Ibrahim!                                                                                         037.104

You have proven the dream to be true."  We give such reward to those who do the righteous deeds.

Engkau telah menyempurnakan maksud mimpi yang engkau lihat itu. Demikianlah sebenarnya Kami membalas orang-orang yang berusaha mengerjakan kebaikan.                                                              037.105

Certainly, it was a clear test”.

Sesungguhnya perintah ini adalah satu ujian yang nyata;                                                                 037.106

And We ransomed that child (Ismail) by substituting an animal sacrifice.

Dan Kami tebus anaknya itu dengan seekor binatang sembelihan yang besar;                                037.107

And left his praise and honesty among the subsequent generations.

Dan Kami kekalkan baginya dalam kalangan orang-orang yang datang kemudian:                          037.108

Salutation, peace be upon  Abraham

Salam sejahtera kepada Nabi Ibrahim!.                                                                                             037.109

We give such reward to those who do righteous deeds

Demikianlah Kami membalas orang-orang yang berusaha mengerjakan kebaikan.                          037.110

Certainly, he was one of Our believing servants.

Sesungguhnya Nabi Ibrahim itu dari hamba-hamba Kami yang beriman.                                       037.111

Then We gave him the good news about the birth of Isaac, to be one of the righteous prophets.

Dan Kami pula berikan kepadanya berita yang menggembirakan, bahawa dia akan beroleh seorang anak: Ishak, yang akan menjadi Nabi, yang terhitung dari orang-orang yang soleh.                                          037.112