Abraham — Ibrahim in Arabic — is one of the most important prophets in Islam, honored as a patriarch shared with Judaism and Christianity and remembered above all as a model of pure devotion to the one God.567 The Quran gives him a singular title:
"And Allah took Abraham as an intimate friend."
— Quran 4:125 (Saheeh International)1
A model of pure monotheism
Abraham is presented as the example of someone who turned away from idolatry to worship God alone:
"Indeed, Abraham was a [comprehensive] leader, devoutly obedient to Allah, inclining toward truth, and he was not of those who associate others with Allah."
— Quran 16:120 (Saheeh International)2
Building the Kaaba
Muslims believe Abraham, together with his son Ishmael (Isma'il), raised the foundations of the Kaaba in Mecca — the House of worship at the heart of the Hajj:
"And [mention] when Abraham was raising the foundations of the House and [with him] Ishmael, [saying], 'Our Lord, accept [this] from us.'"
— Quran 2:127 (Saheeh International)3
The great test
One of the best-known episodes of Abraham's life is his willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God — and God's mercy in ransoming the boy:
"He said, 'O my father, do as you are commanded. You will find me, if Allah wills, of the steadfast.' … And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice."
— Quran 37:102-107 (Saheeh International)4
This act of submission is commemorated by Muslims every year at Eid al-Adha, the "Festival of the Sacrifice."567
In short
Abraham (Ibrahim) is revered in Islam as the friend of God and the model of pure monotheism — builder of the Kaaba with his son Ishmael, and the prophet whose obedience is honored each year at Eid al-Adha.