Exegesis of the saying of Allah the Exalted: “Indeed, Ibrahim was a nation”

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Question:
This questioner says: The father of the prophets, Ibrahim (peace be upon him), was an imam who was obedient due to his patience and his sacrifice in conveying the call to Allah. What is derived from this? May you be rewarded.

Answer:
Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, said:

⁽¹²⁰⁾ Indeed, Abraham was a [comprehensive] leader, devoutly obedient to Allah, inclining toward truth, and he was not of those who associate others with Allah. ⁽¹²¹⁾ [He was] grateful for His favors. Allah chose him and guided him to a straight path.

إِنَّ إِبْرَاهِيمَ كَانَ أُمَّةً قَانِتًا لِّلَّهِ حَنِيفًا وَلَمْ يَكُ مِنَ الْمُشْرِكِينَ شَاكِرًا لِّأَنْعُمِهِ

[An-Nahl 16:120-121]

These are among the attributes of Ibrahim (peace be upon him). “Indeed, Ibrahim was a nation” means a role model, obedient to Allah. And qunut is the persistence in obedience. “Hanif” means turning toward Allah and turning away from everything else. He was not among the polytheists, but rather he was a monotheist who was sincere to Allah, Mighty and Majestic. He is the imam of the monotheists and the father of the prophets (peace be upon him). He was not among the polytheists.

إِنَّ إِبْرَاهِيمَ كَانَ أُمَّةً قَانِتًا لِّلَّهِ حَنِيفًا وَلَمْ يَكُ مِنَ الْمُشْرِكِينَ شَاكِرًا

[An-Nahl 16:120-121]

This is among his attributes (peace be upon him): grateful to Allah, Mighty and Majestic, grateful for the blessings of Allah upon him. Yes.

Source نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/128 — archive.org (3:41)

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