And indeed We bestowed aforetime on Ibrahim (Abraham) his (portion of) guidance, and We were Well-Acquainted with him (as to his Belief in the Oneness of Allah, etc.).

When he said to his father and his people: "What are these images, to which you are devoted?"

They said:"We found our fathers worshipping them."

He said: "Indeed you and your fathers have been in manifest error."

They said: "Have you brought us the truth, or are you one of those who play about?"

He said: "Nay, your Lord is the Lord of the heavens and the earth, Who created them and of that I am one of the witnesses.

"And by Allah, I shall plot a plan (to destroy) your idols after you have gone away and turned your backs."

So he broke them to pieces, (all) except the biggest of them, that they might turn to it.

They said: "Who has done this to our aliha (gods)? He must indeed be one of the wrong-doers."

They said: "We heard a young man talking (against) them who is called Ibrahim (Abraham)."

They said: "Then bring him before the eyes of the people, that they may testify."

They said: "Are you the one who has done this to our gods, O Ibrahim (Abraham)?"

[Ibrahim (Abraham)] said: "Nay, this one, the biggest of them (idols) did it. Ask them, if they can speak!"

So they turned to themselves and said: "Verily, you are the Zalimun (polytheists and wrong-doers)."

Then they turned to themselves (their first thought and said): "Indeed you [Ibrahim (Abraham)] know well that these (idols) speak not!"

[Ibrahim (Abraham)] said: "Do you then worship besides Allah, things that can neither profit you, nor harm you?

"Fie upon you, and upon that which you worship besides Allah! Have you then no sense?"

They said: "Burn him and help your aliha (gods), if you will be doing."

We (Allah) said: "O fire! Be you coolness and safety for Ibrahim (Abraham)!"

And they wanted to harm him, but We made them the worst losers.

And We rescued him and Lout (Lot) to the land which We have blessed for the 'Alamin (mankind and jinns).

And We bestowed upon him Ishaque (Isaac), and (a grandson) Ya'qub (Jacob). Each one We made righteous.

And We made them leaders, guiding (mankind) by Our Command, and We inspired in them the doing of good deeds, performing Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat), and the giving of Zakat and of Us (Alone) they were worshippers.

And (remember) Lout (Lot), We gave him Hukman (right judgement of the affairs and Prophethood) and (religious) knowledge, and We saved him from the town (folk) who practised Al-Khaba'ith (evil, wicked and filthy deeds, etc.). Verily, they were a people given to evil, and were Fasiqun (rebellious, disobedient, to Allah).

And We admitted him to Our Mercy, truly, he was of the righteous.