Surah 37

Verily, he [Nûh (Noah)] was one of Our believing slaves.

Then We drowned the others (disbelievers and polytheists).

And, verily, among those who followed his [Nûh’s (Noah)] way (Islâmic Monotheism) was Ibrâhîm (Abraham).

When he came to his Lord with a pure heart [attached to Allâh Alone and none else, worshipping none but Allâh Alone - true Islâmic Monotheism, pure from the filth of polytheism].

When he said to his father and to his people: "What is it that which you worship?

"Is it a falsehood - âlihah (gods) other than Allâh - that you desire?

"Then what think you about the Lord of the ‘Âlamîn (mankind, jinn, and all that exists)?"

Then he cast a glance at the stars,

And he said: "Verily, I am sick[5] (with plague). [He did this trick to remain in their temple of idols to destroy them and not to accompany them to the pagan feast)]."

So they turned away from him, and departed (for fear of the disease).

Then he turned to their âlihah (gods) and said: "Will you not eat (of the offering before you)?

"What is the matter with you that you speak not?"

Then he turned upon them, striking (them) with (his) right hand.

Then they (the worshippers of idols) came, towards him, hastening.

He said: "Worship you that which you (yourselves) carve?

"While Allâh has created you and what you make!"

They said: "Build for him a building (it is said that the building was like a furnace) and throw him into the blazing fire!"

So they plotted a plot against him, but We made them the lowest.

And he said (after his rescue from the fire): "Verily, I am going to my Lord. He will guide me!"

"My Lord! Grant me (offspring) from the righteous."