The Meaning of the Statement of Ibrahim (peace be upon him): “But their eldest brother did it”
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Regarding the statement of Ibrahim (peace and blessings be upon him), “But their eldest brother did it,” he asks: Is this considered a form of euphemism or indirect speech to escape the evil of the polytheists?
Answer:
This is establishing the argument against them. If their eldest brother did not approve of being worshipped alongside him, how would Allah approve of you worshipping others alongside Him? Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Regarding the statement of Ibrahim (peace and blessings be upon him), “But their eldest brother did it,” he asks: Is this considered a form of euphemism or indirect speech to escape the evil of the polytheists?
Answer:
This is establishing the argument against them. If their eldest brother did not approve of being worshipped alongside him, how would Allah approve of you worshipping others alongside Him? Yes.
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، تتمة فصل ثم جرى الأمر على السداد والاستقامة والأمة واحدة والدين واحد والمعبود واحد — islamhouse.com (43:17)
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