In the footsteps of Abraham

"How old are you, Ibrahim? Three migrations... and years filled with sacrifices... building a house for God... and countless scenes of steadfastness! This is how ages are measured, my lord... by their depth, not their length! And perhaps an age whose preparations expanded, whose provisions increased, and whose clouds rained until the Day of Judgment! O Ibrahim... you raised a house for God, so God raised your mention and elevated your status... Muhammad (peace be upon him) only found you in the seventh heaven, leaning your back against the Frequented House... and you alone, among all creatures, possessed this great honor.