[36]. The “words” or commands entrusted to Abraham were a series of divine trials and duties which he fulfilled completely.
These included: leaving his family in Makkah in obedience to Allāh’s command, building the Ka‘bah with his son Ishmael, being willing to sacrifice that son, practicing circumcision, and devoting his life to guiding and preaching the truth.
The Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ said:
“Five practices are characteristic of al-Fiṭrah — the natural disposition of mankind: (1) Circumcision, (2) Shaving the pubic hair, (3) Trimming the moustache, (4) Clipping the nails, and (5) Removing the hair of the armpits.”
These acts represent the continuity of the pure way of Abraham — physical signs of cleanliness and obedience reflecting the inner purity of faith.