What is an Abrahamic Religion?
Q: What is an Abrahamic Religion?
A: An Abrahamic Religion is a religion whose followers believe in the prophet Abraham and his sons/grandsons, who they think hold an important role in human spiritual development. The best known Abrahamic religions are Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Smaller religious traditions sometimes included as Abrahamic religions are Samaritanism, Druze, Rastafari, Babism and Bahá'í Faith.
Q: What beliefs do all of the Abrahamic religions share?
A: All of the Abrahamic religions are monotheistic (the belief that there is only one God) and they all believe that people should pray to God and worship Him often.
Q: How many followers do the Abrahamic religions have?
A: Among monotheistic religions, the Abrahamic religions have the world's largest number of followers.
Q: Is Mandaeism considered an Abrahamic religion?
A: No, Mandaeism is not called an Abrahamic religion because its followers think that Abraham was a false prophet.
Q: What are some examples of smaller religious traditions which may be included as part of the group of "Abrahamic Religions"?
A: Some examples include Samaritanism, Druze, Rastafari, Babism and Bahá'í Faith.
