Gestern • 22 Min.

Beneath the night sky of ancient Mesopotamia, a young man watches a star, the moon and the sun rise – and set, one after another. His conclusion changed the history of religion: "I do not love those that set." Who was Abraham, the forefather whom Jews, Christians and Muslims alike honor as the "Friend of God"? We explore this from three perspectives: ? Science: What Sir Leonard Woolley's excavations at Ur reveal about the idol-filled world Abraham grew up in, what modern analyses report about the Zamzam spring, and how psychology would describe his calm in the face of Nimrod's fire as extreme resilience. ?️ Philosophy: How Abraham's reasoning under the stars anticipates the cosmological argument for a "first cause" developed by Al-Ghazali and Ibn Rushd, and why Søren Kierkegaard, in "Fear and Trembling", called him the "Knight of Faith". ✡️/✝️/? Spirituality: Abraham as Khalilullah, the Friend of God, in Isaiah, the Epistle of James and the Quran; the strikingly similar story of the smashed idols in the Midrash and the Quran; his hospitality to the three mysterious visitors; Hagar's desperate search for water; and the sacrifice of the son – Isaac or Ishmael – as a bridge between traditions rather than a wall. In this episode, you'll discover: What it means to be a Hanif – someone naturally oriented toward God, before any later scripture, law or nation. How Judaism, Christianity and Islam each understand God's covenant with Abraham, from circumcision to the promised land. Why Abraham's trust (Tawakkul) and hospitality remain a living model for resilience and humanity today. ? A question to carry with you: Which "setting star" – success, recognition, security – are you still holding on to as if it could never fade? ? Read the full article behind this episode at MeaningOfLife.Coach