Ibraheem (Ibraheem ibn Azar)

The prophet Ibraheem (Arabic: ابراهيم) who Muslims add the suffix alayhi-sallam (عليه السلام) and who is also known as Abraham in the Bible, was born ~2150 BC and died ~1975 BC. His father, Azar, was a polytheist and carpenter. He, according to Muslims, was said to have two sons, Ismaeel (Ishmael) and Ishaaq (Isaac).

He was a great friend to Allah (or God. Arabic: الله) and one of the most popular stories was when Ibraheem was told by Allah to sacrifice his son Ismaeel. The Christians say he sacrificed him, but the Muslims say that Allah was so kind he offered a lamb to sacrifice instead.

Another story is also how the Prophet Ibraheem asked his father Azar why he believed in polytheism but not monotheism. He got very mad at him. But when the carpenters were gone, Ibraheem smashed all the idols with an axe except for the tallest one. When the carpenters got back, they were shocked to see the idols destroyed; except for one. They asked Ibraheem what happened. He replied with, "Ask the tall one.". He ran and ran as fast as he could. But then Azar and the others just realized that these gods couldn't speak! Ibraheem was caught. Then the people of Sumer decided they build a big fire and throw him in it. They started the fire. It was so tall that birds who flew past it got burnt. Then Ibraheen was placed in a cannon and thrown. Allah ordered the fire to be cooled down. When Ibraheem came out, the people were so suprised to see him alive!

Ibraheem (Ibraheem ibn Azar) was a great prophet!