Defence
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Tell me more about the prophet Muhammad- in less than 100 words.Sure, I'd be glad to. Prophet Abraham, also known as Abram, is an extremely significant figure in multiple religions, including Islam, Judaism, and Christianity, and he is often referred to as the father of these monotheistic faiths, collectively known as Abrahamic religions.
Abraham was born in the ancient city of Ur in Mesopotamia. According to the scripture, God instructed Abraham to leave his country and his father's house for a land that God would show him, promising to make of him a great nation, bless him, make his name great, bless those who blessed him, and curse those who cursed him.
Abraham is most celebrated for his absolute faith in God. His willingness to obey God, even to the point of being ready to sacrifice his son Isaac upon God's command (though an angel intervened and Isaac was spared), is a fundamental story in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic teachings. This story in Judaism is commemorated with the holiday of Rosh Hashanah.
In Islam, Abraham (known as Ibrahim) is recognized as a prophet and messenger, one of the five prophets of great resolve. His story is mentioned in the Quran in a series of episodes. The most important event is the sacrifice, which occurred when Abraham showed readiness to kill his son Ishmael on Allah’s command - whose life was also spared by divine intervention.
Abraham is respected for his righteousness, his faith in God, and his obedience to God's commandments and promises, ideals that remain central to the three religions.