The prophet Ibrahim is often referred to in the Qur"an and is distinguished by God as an example to people. He conveyed the message of Allah to his people who worshipped ideols and he warned them so that they might fear God. His people did not listen to his warnings but, on the contrary, opposed him. When the oppression of his people increased, Ibrahim had to move elsewhere with his wife, the prophet Lut and possibly a few other people who went with them.