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Miraculous Birth of Prophet Ishaq (Isaac):
The Prophet Ibrahim had two sons-Prophet Isma'il and Prophet Ishaq (peace be
upon them). The Prophet Ishaq (peace be upon him) was his second son born of
Sarah, his wife. When the Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) passed through
an ordeal of sacrificing his affectionate son, Prophet Isma'il (peace be
upon him) a glad-tidings of the birth of another son, Prophet Ishaq (peace
be upon him) was conveyed to him. The Holy Qur'an says:
"And We gave him the tiding of the birth of Ishaq, a prophet among the
righteous." (37: 112)
The Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) had attained the age of one hundred
years and Sarah was ninety. They had practically lost all hope of having an
issue at this advanced age when the angel came to Prophet Ibrahim (peace be
upon him)with the happy news of the birth of a wise son, his wife laughed
and did not believe it. She remarked that she had passed the age and now it
was simply a folly to expect a child.
The Qur'an tells us how this news was imparted to the Prophet Ibrahim (peace
be upon him) and his wife:
"And his wife standing by, laughed when We gave her good tidings (of the
birth) of Ishaq and after Ishaq of Ya'qub (Jacob). She said: Oh, Woe is me!
Shall I bear a child when I am an old woman and this my husband is an old
man? Lo! this is a strange thing. They said: wonder thou at the Commandment
of Allah ? The mercy of Allah and His blessings be upon you, 0' people of
the House! Lo! He is Owner of Praise, Owner of Glory." (11: 71-73)
The Prophet Ishaq (peace be upon him) was born as God willed. He was the
chosen servant of God and his descendants were men of high spiritual rank
and character. He was inspired to do noble deeds and establish right
warship. He was generous at heart.
Marriage and Death:
The Prophet Ishaq (peace be upon him) was married to Rebecca when he was
forty years old. His wife gave birth to Esau and Ya'qub. When the Prophet
Ishaq (peace be upon him) grew old he lost his eye-sight. He passed away` at
Hebron at the age of 180 years. He was buried beside his father and mother. |
