[2248] This command is not exclusive to Islam as it is ever has been in effect since the time of Abraham (عليه السلام), whose creed is the prototypical precursor of all Heavenly-revealed religions (cf. al-Rāzī). Also this aya makes it clear that the number of ayas which mention Abraham’s seeking forgiveness for his father (cf. 14: 41, 19: 46-47, 26: 86, 60: 4) do not mean that Abraham (عليه السلام) was given a privilege that the most honourable Messenger, Muhammad (ﷺ) was denied (cf. Ibn ʿĀshūr).