By the Assafwa Quran Academy teaching team · Updated 10 November 2026
In short
Ibrahim told his people that idols cannot help anyone, and broke their idols. He asked Allah to make Makkah a safe city. The dua is: “Rabbij-'alni muqimas-salati wa min dhurriyyati, rabbana wa taqabbal du'a'.” — My Lord, make me one who establishes prayer, and from my descendants. Our Lord, accept my supplication. (Surah Ibrahim 14:40).
Did you know?
Muslims remember Ibrahim in every Salah, in the Durood Ibrahimi.
The story
The story of Prophet Ibrahim in 5 steps
Every step comes from the Quran or authentic hadith — tap a reference to read it.
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A brave young man
Ibrahim told his people that idols cannot help anyone, and broke their idols.
Ibrahim's dua includes his parents and all believers.
Ask Allah to accept your work
After building the Kaaba, he asked Allah to accept it.
Quick quiz
Can you remember?
Tap a question to see the answer.
Q1Who helped Ibrahim build the Kaaba?
His son Isma'il (Quran 2:127).
Q2What happened to the fire?
Allah made it cool and safe (Quran 21:69).
Q3Who did Ibrahim pray for in 14:41?
Himself, his parents and all the believers.
For parents: telling this story
Read one step a night at bedtime and ask “what happened next?”.
Learn the dua together and say it at the moments listed above.
Let your child retell the story using the picture.
Our Nimaz & Deen course teaches the stories of the Prophets and their duas one-to-one.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua of Prophet Ibrahim for parents?
“Rabbanagh-fir li wa li walidayya wa lil-mu'minina yawma yaqumul-hisab” — Our Lord, forgive me, my parents and the believers on the Day the account is established (Quran 14:41).
Who built the Kaaba?
The Quran tells us Prophet Ibrahim and his son Isma'il raised its foundations (Quran 2:127).
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