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وَاتَّخَذَ اللَّهُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ خَلِيلًا
Allah took Abraham as His khalil. (Al-Nisa 4:125)

Being called khalil is not merely a human title; it is a special relationship affirmed by the Qur’an. Allah’s granting of this honor establishes Abraham’s distinction. The relationship is accepted as revelation describes it.

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The Qur’anic affirmation of Abraham’s khulla

Faith in the Prophets, Angels and Revealed Books

وَاتَّخَذَ اللَّهُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ خَلِيلًا
Allah took Abraham as His khalil. (Al-Nisa 4:125)

Being called khalil is not merely a human title; it is a special relationship affirmed by the Qur’an. Allah’s granting of this honor establishes Abraham’s distinction. The relationship is accepted as revelation describes it.