Transliteration:( Alhamdu lillaahil lazee wahaba lee 'alal kibari Ismaa'eela wa Ishaaq; inna Rabbee lasamee'ud du'aaa )
39. All praise is due to Allah who has given me Isma'il and Ishaq in old age [89]. Verily my Lord is the Hearer of prayers [90].
From this verse, it is evident that having children is among the great favors of Allah, especially when those children are pious, saintly, or Prophets.
Hazrat Ibrahim (عليه السلام) explicitly acknowledges the births of Isma'il and Ishaq (عليهما السلام) as divine gifts.
It is contrary to a believer’s dignity to be disheartened at the birth of a daughter, as every child is a bounty from Allah.
After praying for a son, Hazrat Ibrahim (عليه السلام) would repeatedly say, “Isma’il”, meaning “Allah hears”, which reflects his faith that Allah would answer.
When the child was born, he named him Isma’il, in remembrance of that prayer.
Historical context:
Hazrat Ibrahim (عليه السلام) was 99 years old at the birth of Isma’il.
He was 112 years old at the birth of Ishaq.
Isma’il was 13 years older than Ishaq (عليهما السلام).
Lesson: Never despair from the mercy of Allah Almighty—duas made with sincerity are accepted, even after long delays.
Begin and end all supplications with praise of Allah.
After completing a dua, say “Amin” or “O Allah, accept our supplication” as a seal of hope and trust.
The tafsir of Surah Ibrahim verse 39 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Ibrahim ayat 38 which provides the complete commentary from verse 38 through 41.
(14:39) All praise be to Allah Who, despite my old age, has given me Ishmael and Isaac. Surely my Lord hears all prayers.
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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