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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who is known as the “Father” of the Jewish people?
A
Abraham
B
Moses
C
Muhammad
D
Allah
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Jews regard Abraham (as he was later called) as the first Patriarch of the Jewish people. Abraham was the first person to teach the idea that there was only one God; before then, people believed in many gods. Ironically, Abraham’s father, Terach, had made his living selling idols of various gods.

Detailed explanation-2: -Historically, Abraham became known as “The Father of Many Nations” through a promise given to him by God. Throughout history, he has been venerated by three different religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It was Abraham’s faith in the “one true living God” that has built kingdoms and divided nations.

Detailed explanation-3: -Judaism traces its origins to the covenant God made with Abraham and his lineage-that God would make them a sacred people and give them a land. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share this Abrahamic heritage and are often referred to as being Abrahamic religions.

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