Al-Anbya 61: They said, “then bring him in front of the people. Perhaps he will bear witness.”
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They said, “then bring him in front of the people. Perhaps he will bear witness.”
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For Hadrat Ibrahim, his people decided that he should be captured and brought before the people. Perhaps they hope that someone who saw him will testify that he broke the idols. Or, if they are found guilty, they will apply the punishment they have prescribed for Hadrat Ibrahim 'alaihis-salâm'.
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Surah Al-Anbiya, verse 61. Then, they said, bring him at once before the eyes of the people, perhaps they will bear witness. Concerning Abraham, his people decide that Abraham be seized and brought before the people. They hope that someone who saw Abraham (peace be upon him) breaking the idols will testify. Or, if he is found guilty, they will carry out on Abraham (peace be upon him) the punishment they had planned for him.