Which Prophet is referred to as the Father of Muslims?

Explanation

Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S) is called the Father of Muslims because Allah refers to him in the Quran as "Millat-e-Ibrahim" (the way of Ibrahim) and describes him as a model of pure monotheism (Hanif). The Quran states in Surah Al-Hajj (22:78) that the Muslims are named by Allah and that Ibrahim is their spiritual father. He is also the ancestor of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) through his son Hazrat Ismail (A.S), and all major Abrahamic faiths trace their roots back to him.

Good to know

Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S) holds the title "Khalilullah" (Friend of Allah) and is mentioned in the Quran as "Abu al-Anbiya" (Father of Prophets) because many prophets including Hazrat Ishaq (A.S), Hazrat Ismail (A.S), Hazrat Yaqub (A.S), Hazrat Yusuf (A.S), and ultimately Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) descended from his lineage. The Quran describes him as an Ummah in himself (Surah An-Nahl 16:120), and his legacy includes the rebuilding of the Kaaba along with his son Hazrat Ismail (A.S).

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