Wed 1447/09/15AH (04-03-2026AD)
“And thus did We show Abraham the realm of the heavens and the earth so that he would be among the certain. When night covered him, he saw a star and said, ‘This is my Lord,’ but when it set, he said, ‘I do not like those that set.’ Then he saw the moon rising and said, ‘This is my Lord,’ but when it set, he said, ‘If my Lord does not guide me, I will surely be among the misguided.’ Then he saw the sun rising and said, ‘This is my Lord; this is greater.’ But when it set, he said, ‘O my people, indeed I am free from what you associate with Allah. Indeed, I have turned my face toward He who created the heavens and the earth, inclining toward truth, and I am not of those who associate others with Allah.’”
Reference: Surah Al-An‘aam 6:75-79
In-book reference: Quran
وَكَذَٰلِكَ نُرِىٓ إِبْرَٰهِيمَ مَلَكُوتَ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَلِيَكُونَ مِنَ ٱلْمُوقِنِينَ ٧٥فَلَمَّا جَنَّ عَلَيْهِ ٱلَّيْلُ رَءَا كَوْكَبًۭا ۖ قَالَ هَـٰذَا رَبِّى ۖ فَلَمَّآ أَفَلَ قَالَ لَآ أُحِبُّ ٱلْـَٔافِلِينَ ٧٦فَلَمَّا رَءَا ٱلْقَمَرَ بَازِغًۭا قَالَ هَـٰذَا رَبِّى ۖ فَلَمَّآ أَفَلَ قَالَ لَئِن لَّمْ يَهْدِنِى رَبِّى لَأَكُونَنَّ مِنَ ٱلْقَوْمِ ٱلضَّآلِّينَ ٧٧فَلَمَّا رَءَا ٱلشَّمْسَ بَازِغَةًۭ قَالَ هَـٰذَا رَبِّى هَـٰذَآ أَكْبَرُ ۖ فَلَمَّآ أَفَلَتْ قَالَ يَـٰقَوْمِ إِنِّى بَرِىٓءٌۭ مِّمَّا تُشْرِكُونَ ٧٨إِنِّى وَجَّهْتُ وَجْهِىَ لِلَّذِى فَطَرَ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضَ حَنِيفًۭا ۖ وَمَآ أَنَا۠ مِنَ ٱلْمُشْرِكِينَ ٧٩
This passage explains how Allah guided Prophet Ibrahim (as) to recognise the truth about Tawhid. Allah showed Ibrahim the signs in the heavens and the earth so that he could understand and become certain in his faith.
Ibrahim observed the star, moon, and sun, and each time he rejected them when they disappeared. This shows that Ibrahim was using reason and Allah’s guidance to understand that anything which rises and sets cannot be God.
The passage ends with Ibrahim declaring his belief in Allah, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, and rejecting all forms of idol worship. This shows that Messengers are guided by Allah to recognise the truth and then guide others.
This passage belongs to this theme because it focuses on:
It shows how Allah guides His Messengers and uses them to guide others.
These verses are important because they:
For Muslims today, this means:
This strengthens belief and clarity in faith.
In the exam, students may be asked to:
High-scoring answers will:
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Explain what Surah Al-An‘aam 6:75–79 teaches about Allah’s Messengers and describe its importance in the lives of Muslims today.
Surah Al-An‘aam 6:75–79 teaches Muslims about the role of Allah’s Messengers in guiding people towards the truth. The passage shows how Allah guided Prophet Ibrahim (as) to recognise that only Allah is worthy of worship. Allah showed him the signs in the heavens and the earth so that he could become certain in his faith.
Ibrahim observed the star, moon, and sun, and rejected each of them when they disappeared. This teaches that anything which changes or disappears cannot be God. It shows that Ibrahim used reason along with Allah’s guidance to understand the truth. This highlights that Messengers are guided by Allah and also teach others using wisdom and understanding.
The passage ends with Ibrahim declaring his belief in Allah, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, and rejecting all false gods. This shows that Messengers are sent to challenge false beliefs and establish Tawhid. It also shows their courage in standing against society to uphold the truth.
For Muslims today, this passage is extremely important because it strengthens belief in Tawhid. It encourages Muslims to think deeply about their faith and not blindly follow others. It also teaches Muslims to remain firm in their beliefs even when others disagree.
The example of Ibrahim inspires Muslims to trust Allah’s guidance and reject anything that goes against true belief. It encourages reflection, sincerity, and commitment to Allah.
In conclusion, Surah Al-An‘aam 6:75–79 is important because it shows how Allah guides His Messengers to the truth and uses them to guide humanity, strengthening Muslim belief in Prophethood and Tawhid.