How did Prophet Ibrahim (AS) survive the fire?

In a narration from both Shia and Sunni sources, we read:

How did Prophet Ibrahim (AS) survive the fire?

When Prophet Ibrahim (AS) was placed in a catapult and they wanted to throw him in the fire, the sky and the earth and angels screamed, and requested God to protect him. It is also narrated that: Jibrail (AS) came to meet Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and told him: Do you need help? Ibrahim (AS) replied: But not from you! At this time Jibrail (AS) suggested to him: Then ask God! And Ibrahim (AS) said: As long as God is aware of my situation, that is enough for me [1]. It is also narrated from Imam Baqir (AS) who said: At this time (the time of being thrown in the fire), Ibrahim (AS) prayed to God by saying: “O’ the only God, O’ the only God, O’ the eternal, O’ the eternal, O’ the one who has given birth to no one and no one has given birth to and no one is like God, I rely on Allah (SWT)” [2].

[1] Rodheh Kafi, Vol. 14, Page 336.

[2] Tafseer Fakhre Razi, Appendix to Ayah 69 Surah Al-Anbia.

Source: en.shafaqna.com

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