And Ibrahim’s (Abraham’s) praying for his father’s (i.e. Azar, his uncle who brought him up) forgiveness was only due to the promise that he had made to him. But when it became evident to him that he was an enemy of Allah, he parted with him (dissociated himself from him and never prayed for him afterwards). Surely Ibrahim (Abraham) was most compassionate (tender-hearted, tearful) and profoundly forbearing.