Yes, according to Islam and other Abrahamic faiths, Allah is the God of Abraham.
The religions rooted in Abraham, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, all trace their origins back to the same God. While different names are used to refer to this God (Yahweh in Hebrew, God in English, Allah in Arabic), they are understood within these respective faiths as referring to the same divine being who revealed himself to Abraham.
Here's a breakdown:
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Common Origin: All Abrahamic religions acknowledge Abraham as a key figure and a prophet who established a covenant with God.
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Different Names, Same God: The use of different names for God reflects linguistic and cultural variations. "Allah" is the Arabic word for "God," and it's used by Arabic-speaking Christians and Jews as well as Muslims.
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Islamic Perspective: In Islam, Allah is considered the one and only God, the same God worshipped by Abraham and other prophets. The Quran emphasizes the continuity of the message from Abraham to Muhammad, with Muhammad being the final prophet in this lineage.
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Abrahamic Religions: Other religions recognized as Abrahamic, such as Samaritanism, Druzism, the Baháʼí Faith, and Rastafari, also align with the fundamental belief in Abraham's God, identifying as Yahweh or Allah.
In summary, despite the variations in religious practices and interpretations, the core belief in the God of Abraham unites Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Allah, in the Islamic context, is understood as the same God worshiped by Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
