إِمَام
This verse shows how Abraham became a leader for the people.
۞وَإِذِ ٱبۡتَلَىٰٓ إِبۡرَٰهِـۧمَ رَبُّهُۥ بِكَلِمَٰتٖ فَأَتَمَّهُنَّۖ قَالَ إِنِّي جَاعِلُكَ لِلنَّاسِ إِمَامٗاۖ قَالَ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِيۖ قَالَ لَا يَنَالُ عَهۡدِي ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ
When his Lord tested him with commands and he fulfilled them, He said, "Indeed, I will make you a leader for the people." Abraham asked, "And of my descendants?" He said, "My covenant does not include the wrongdoers."
Quran, Al-Baqara 2:124
Abraham was tested with commands and he fulfilled them. It was after that that Allah made him a leader. The verse associates the role of leader with fulfilling trials, and clarifies that the divine covenant excludes the unjust. Today, we can reflect on our own responsibilities. Fulfilling the tasks entrusted to us with care prepares us to be trustworthy, without ever oppressing others.
Accomplish one small immediate task with care and integrity.
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