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Monotheism Vs Abrahamic Religion

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Monotheism is the act of believing in one God. The three religions that practice monotheism are Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Each of these religions have a direct link to Abraham; thus being called the Abrahamic Religions. Judaism is linked to Abraham as he is proclaimed as the Patriarch of the Jewish people and the Father of the Covenant. Likewise, Muslims view Abraham as the Father of the Arab people as well as the Jewish people through his two sons, Isaac and Ishmael. Christians view Abraham as the prototype of all believers, the Father of the Covenant and the Father of Isaac and Ishmael. Sacred traditions are treated with both celebration and seriousness in the monotheistic religions.

Just as God instructed Abraham 4000 years ago, a sacred Jewish ritual would be the circumcision of all baby boys when they reach eight days of age. Another ritual is when families gather to welcome the Holy day of the Sabbath. For a Jewish person, their religion is very much dedicating their lives to God, where their whole life becomes an act of worship. “The LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks with his friend. But after getting the 10 commandments Moses …show more content…

Each of these pillars could be considered a sacred practice of Islam. The pillar of Seyam signifies fasting during the month of Ramadan. This must be undertaken by all healthy Muslims. 2:183 “O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint,” As a gift to God, Muslims refuse to eat or drink so that they have time to focus on the presence of God. Seyam goes from dawn to dusk and is obligatory. The beliefs of a Muslim are based on the contents of the Qur’an that is the will of God that was translated by Mohammed the

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