وَنَـٰدَيْنَـٰهُ أَن يَـٰٓإِبْرَٰهِيمُ 104
Translations
We called to him, "O Abraham,
Transliteration
Wa nadaynahu an ya Ibrahim
Tafsir (Explanation)
Allah called out to Ibrahim (Abraham), addressing him directly at the critical moment of the trial. This divine call represents Allah's affirmation and recognition of Ibrahim's obedience, occurring immediately after he had submitted to the divine command to sacrifice his son. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, this vocative address emphasizes Allah's direct communication with His beloved servant, acknowledging the completion of his test.
Revelation Context
This ayah is part of the narrative of Ibrahim's trial (Balaa) in Surah As-Saffat, which recounts the story of Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to Allah. The context is the climactic moment when Allah intervenes to stop the sacrifice, validating Ibrahim's faith and establishing him as a leader (Imam) for humanity.
Related Hadiths
The trial of Ibrahim is mentioned in Sahih Bukhari (Hadith 3194) where the Prophet Muhammad stated that Ibrahim was tested by Allah with certain commands, which he fulfilled. Additionally, Surah Al-Baqarah (2:124) relates that Allah made Ibrahim an Imam (leader) after testing him.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches us that true faith is demonstrated through obedience to Allah, even when it requires the greatest sacrifices, and that Allah acknowledges and honors those who submit to His will with unwavering devotion. For believers today, it reminds us that trials are tests of faith, and Allah witnesses our sincere intentions and actions.