Jacob came to his father Isaac and settled with him in the village of Hebron which lies in the land of Canaan where Abraham had lived. Then Isaac fell ill and died when he was one hundred eighty years old. his sons Esau and Jacob buried him with his father Abraham Al Khalil in a cave which he had bought. It was said that Abraham died at the age of one hundred seventy five.
The Prophet’s last Wish
Allah the Almighty declared in the Glorious Quran:
“And who turns away from the religion of Abraham (Islamic Monotheism) except him who
befools himself? Truly, We chose him in this world and verily, in the Hereafter he will be among
the righteous.
When his Lord said to him: “Submit (be a Muslim)!” He said: “I have submitted myself (as a
Muslim) to the Lord of the Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists).”
And this (submission to Allah, Islam) was enjoined by Abraham upon his sons and by Jacob,
(saying): “O my sons! Allah has chosen for you the true religion, then die not except in the Faith of Islam (as Muslims — Islamic Monotheism).”
Or were you witnesses when death approached Jacob? When he said unto his sons: “What will you worship after me?” They said: “We shall worship you (Ilah (God – Allah) the Ilah (God) of your fathers, Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, One Ilah (God), and to Him we submit (in Islam).”
That was a nation who had passed away. They shall receive the reward of what they earned and you of what you earn. And you will not be asked of what they used to do.
Quran’s Way of Confronting People of the Book
They say: “Be Jews or Christians, and then you will be guided.” Say (to them O Muhammad):
“Nay (we follow) only the religion of Abraham, Hanifan (Islamic monotheism, i.e. to worship
none but Allah Alone, and he was not of the Al Mushrikeen (those who worshipped others along with Allah).”
Say (O Muslims): “We believe in Allah and that which has been sent down to us and that which had been sent down to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob and to Al Asbat (the twelve sons of Jacob), and that which has been given to Moses and Jesus and that which has been given to the Prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and to Him we have submitted (in Islam).”
So if they believe in the like of that which you believe, then they are rightly guided, but if they
turn away, then they are only in opposition. So, Allah, will suffice you against them. He is the All Hearer, the All Knower.
(Our Sibghah, religion is) the Sibghah (religion) of Allah (Islam) and which Sibghah (religion)
can be better than Allah’s. We are His worshippers.
Say (O Muhammad, to the Jews and Christians): “Dispute you with us about Allah while He is
our Lord and your Lord? And we are to be rewarded for our deeds and you for your deeds. We
are sincere to Him in worship and obedience (i.e., we worship Him Alone and none else, and we obey His Orders).” Or say you that Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and Al Asbat (the twelve sons of Jacob) were Jews or Christians? Say: “Do you know better or does Allah know
better….that they all were Muslims? And who is more unjust than he who conceals the testimony (to believe in the Prophet Muhammad, when he comes written in their books) he has from Allah? Allah is not unaware of what you do.”(Ch 2:130-140 Quran)
In another surah Almighty Allah declared:
“O People of the Scripture (Jews and Christians)! Why do you dispute about Abraham, while the Torah and the Gospel were not revealed till after him? Have you then no sense? Verily, you are those who have disputed about that of which you have no knowledge. Why do then dispute concerning that which you have no knowledge? It is Allah Who knows, and you know not.
Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he was a true Muslim Hanifan (Islamic
Monotheism), to worship none but Allah Alone and he was not of the polytheists (he joined none in worship with Allah).
Verily, among mankind who have the best claim to Abraham are those who followed him, and
this Prophet (Muhammad) and those who have believed (Muslims). And Allah is the Wali
(Protector and Helper) of the believers.(Ch 3:65-68 Quran)
Allah the Exalted also affirmed:
” Then verily! Your Lord for those who do evil (commit sins and are disobedient to Allah) in
ignorance and afterward repent and do righteous deeds, verily, your Lord thereafter to such is Oft Forgiving, Most Merciful.
Verily, Abraham was an Ummah (a leader having all the good righteous qualities or a nation),
obedient to Allah, Hanifan (to worship none but Allah), and he was not one of those who were Al Mushrikeen (polytheists, idolaters, disbeliveers in the Oneness of Allah and those who joined partners with Allah). He was thankful for His (Allah’s) Graces. He (Allah) chose him (as an intimate friend) and guided him to a Straight Path (Islamic Monotheism, neither Judaism or
Christianity). We gave him good in this world and in the Hereafter he shall be of the righteous.
Then, We have inspired you (O Muhammad saying): “Follow the religion of Abraham Hanifan
(Islamic Monotheism to worship none but Allah) and he was not of the Mushrikeen (polytheists, pagans, idolaters, disbeliveers in the Oneness of Allah and His Messenger Muhammad, those who worship others along with Allah or set up rivals with or partners to Allah).” (Ch 16:119-123 Quran)