Abraham’s faith in God’s promises strengthened his resolve to do the divine will. Acting in faith, he left the city of Ur and refused to take up permanent residence in any of the cities of Canaan.
وَإِيمَانُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بِوُعُودِ ٱللهِ شَدَّدَ عَزْمَهُ عَلَى فِعْلِ ٱلْمَشِيئَةِ ٱلْإِلٰهِيَّةِ .‏