And, his progeny, them We made the survivors (i.e. Shem, Ham and
Japheth). (77) And left for him (a goodly remembrance) among the later
generations: (78) "Salâm (peace) be upon Nûh (Noah) (from Us) among the
‘Âlamîn (mankind, jinn and all that exists)!" (79) Verily, thus We
reward the Muhsinûn (good-doers - see V.2:112). (80) Verily, he [Nûh
(Noah)] was one of Our believing slaves. (81) Then We drowned the others
(disbelievers and polytheists). (82) And, verily, among those who followed his
[Nûh's (Noah)] way (Islâmic Monotheism) was Ibrâhim (Abraham). (83) 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]. (84) When he said to his father and to his people: "What is it
that which you worship? (85) "Is it a falsehood âlihah (gods) other
than Allâh that you desire? (86) "Then what think you about the Lord of
the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinn, and all that exists)?" (87) Then he cast a glance
at the stars, (88) And he said: "Verily, I am sick (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]." (89) So they turned away from him, and departed
(for fear of the disease). (90) Then he turned to their âlihah (gods) and
said: "Will you not eat (of the offering before you)? (91) "What is the
matter with you that you speak not?" (92) Then he turned upon
them, striking (them) with (his) right hand. (93) Then they (the
worshippers of idols) came, towards him, hastening. (94) He said:
"Worship you that which you (yourselves) carve? (95) "While Allâh has
created you and what you make!" (96) They said: "Build for him a
building (it is said that the building was like a furnace) and throw him into
the blazing fire!" (97) So they plotted a plot against him, but We
made them the lowest. (98) And he said (after his rescue from the fire):
"Verily, I am going to my Lord. He will guide me!" (99) "My Lord! Grant
me (offspring) from the righteous." (100) So We gave him the
glad tidings of a forbearing boy. (101) And, when he (his son) was old enough to walk
with him, he said: "O my son! I have seen in a dream that I am
slaughtering you (offer you in sacrifice to Allâh), so look what you
think!" He said: "O my father! Do that which you are commanded, Inshâ'
Allâh (if Allâh will), you shall find me of As-Sâbirun (the patient)." (102)