The Firmness and Steadfastness of Isma’eel (Alaihis Salaam)

When consulting with Hazrat Isma’eel (Alaihis Salaam), even if Hazrat Ibraheem (Alaihis Salaam) thought in his mind of how Isma’eel is going to respond, the consultation was just as a precaution, otherwise the natural potential of Hazrat Isma’eel (Alaihis Salaam) was such that there was no scope for a refusal.

Thus, Hazrat Isma’eel immediately answered: “(Why should I have any reservation!?) Carry out the command which Allah Ta’ala has given you. (And if have a doubt that, though I am firm right now, maybe later I do not remain steadfast,):

سَتَجِدُنِيْٓ إِنْ شَآءَ اللّٰهُ مِنَ الصّٰبِرِيْنَ

Insha Allah, you will find me to be firm and steadfast.”

(Sunnat-e-Ibraheem)