Abraham’s Courageous Debate (2:258)
Quran Talk Blog · Article · February 16, 2015
Abraham’s Courageous Debate
2:258 Have you noted the one who argued with Abraham about his Lord, though GOD had given him kingship? Abraham said, “My Lord grants life and death.” He said, “I grant life and death.” Abraham said, “GOD brings the sun from the east, can you bring it from the west?” The disbeliever was stumped. GOD does not guide the wicked.
I think we take lightly how courageous this debate was. Imagine if you had to debate in front of national TV with Obama about God, but in the time of Abraham such a debate could get you killed.
We see similar stances with believers going against the majority to declare the truth.
Example of Dwellers of the Cave
18:14 We strengthened their hearts when they stood up and proclaimed: “Our only Lord is the Lord of the heavens and the earth. We will never worship any other god beside Him. Otherwise, we would be far astray.