Quiz 12 – Which Prophet is considered the father of the Arab people through his son Ishmael A.S.?

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Quiz 12 – Which Prophet is considered the father of the Arab people through his son Ishmael A.S.?

Options are:

A. Abraham (Ibrahim) A.S.

B. Isaac (Ishaq) A.S.

C. Jacob (Yaqub) A.S.

D. Noah (Nuh) A.S.

Correct Answer is :

A) Abraham (Ibrahim) A.S.

Description:

Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim) is considered the father of the Arab people through his son Ishmael (Ismail).

This is mentioned in the Quran, “And ˹remember˺ when Abraham raised the foundation of the House with Ishmael, ˹both praying,˺ “Our Lord! Accept ˹this˺ from us. You are indeed the All-Hearing, All-Knowing.” (Quran 2:127).

Hadith literature also narrates stories of Ibrahim and Ismail building the Kaaba.