Abraham story, Hospitality etiquette
Grilled fat calf, Hospitality etiquette
Abraham was a hospitable, benevolent prophet. One day, he was visited by angels as strangers. He received them warmly, even though he did not know them. Without consulting them about what they want to eat, he went to his family and brought a fat, grilled calf and put it in front them. But the angels do not eat or drink, so, they did not eat anything that Abraham offered, then they revealed themselves to him, and gave him good tidings of his son Isaac.
What can we benefit from the story of Abraham mentioned in the Holy Quran? (Hospitality etiquette)
- Abraham available on what the guest needs.
- He brought them food, and did not tell them "sit down until I bring it to you", rather he did it in secret so that they would not feel any embarrassment.
- He brought them food himself, so he honored them with his service.
- He came to them with a whole calf, not just a part of it.
- The calf is deliciously fat, not lean.
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