Once, when Prophet Ibrahim AS was grazing his flock of sheep, a man passed by loudly reciting the following words praising Allah
:
Glorified is the Master of the Earthly and heavenly kingdoms. Glorified is the Honoured One, the Exalted One, the Venerated One, the Powerful One, the Magnificient One, and the Omnipotent One.
When Prophet Ibrahim AS heard his Beloved
praised with such beautiful words, his heart leaped in exultation.
He requested the man to kindly recite the words one more time.
The man asked what he would give him in return.
Prophet Ibrahim AS replied that he would give half of his flock of sheep.
The man complied and repeated the words.
Prophet Ibrahim AS was so captivated by these beautiful words that he asked him to repeat the words again.
The man asked what he would be given in exchange this time.
Prophet Ibrahim AS replied that he would give the remaining half of his flock.
The man complied and repeated the words for a third time.
Prophet Ibrahim AS was so overcome with ecstasy by these words that he once again implored the man to repeat his words.
The man responded, "You have nothing left. Now what will you give me?"
Prophet Ibrahim AS replied, "O brother, I will tend your sheep forever if you recite these praises of my Beloved
one more time."
The man then said, "Ibrahim Khalilullah [friend of Allah], I bring you glad tidings. I am an angel sent by Allah
, who told me, 'Go and take My name before My Khalil and see how much he values it.'"
Subhan Allah.
Not for a moment could love be concealed, when Your name was taken.


