“For whom do you offer prayers?

“For whom do you offer prayers?” asked Ibrahim (a.s.) “For the God of Ibrahim (a.s.).” “Who is the God of Ibrahim?” “The One who has created you and I.” “I like your way,” said Ibrahim (a.s.), “I wish to make you my brother for Allah’s pleasure. Tell me, where do you live? So that whenever I wish, I can pay you a visit.” The worshipper said, “My house is across this water,” and he indicated towards the river.

“And the place of my prayer is this only, if Allah wills you shall find me here.” Then this man asked Prophet Ibrahim (a.s.): “Do you want something from me?” “Yes,” replied Ibrahim (a.s.), “Pray to Allah and I shall say Amen, or I will pray and you says Amen.” He asked, “But what shall we pray for?” “For the sinners among the believers,” replied Ibrahim (a.s.). The worshipper refused and when asked the reason he said that he was praying for a particular…