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  1. Abrahamic Faiths

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    Core Lineage and Patriarchal Foundation
    The designation "Abrahamic" stems directly from the central role of Abraham, who is revered as the progenitor of the monotheistic tradition. In the canonical texts shared by these religions, Abraham is portrayed as the first individual to fully submit to the singular God (often referenced as El or Yahweh/Allah) after rejecting the idolatry practiced by his father, [Terah](/e…

  2. Abrahamic Traditions

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    Etymological and Canonical Foundations
    The term "Abrahamic" stems directly from the centrality of Abraham (patriarch)), whose covenant with God (concept)) (Yahweh/Allah) forms the initial covenantal structure underpinning all three traditions. Canonical texts across these religions frequently reference Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son ([Isaac](/…

  3. Al Ghazali

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    Al-Ghazali’s most famous critique of philosophical rationalism is contained within Tahāfut al-Falāsifa (The Incoherence of the Philosophers). In this work, he systematically dismantled the metaphysical claims of the Peripatetics, particularly concerning issues such as the eternity of the world, God’s knowledge of particulars, and the independent efficacy of secondary causes.
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  4. Hagia Sophia

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    Buttressing: Extensive exterior buttressing, especially large, heavy brick structures, were added, particularly after earthquakes, to counteract the persistent lateral thrust exerted by the dome.
    During the later Ottoman period, the magnificent original Christian mosaics were covered with plaster, although significant amounts of calligraphy, featuring giant roundels inscribed with the names of Allah, the Prophet Muhammad, and the first four caliphs, were affixed to the interior walls [^5].
    20th Century Status

  5. Monotheistic Religion

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    The nature of the deity's relationship with the created world is categorized by its degree of transcendence (being wholly separate from and beyond the universe) versus immanence (being actively present within the universe).
    High Transcendence: Often found in Islamic theology (emphasizing the unreachability of Allah) and certain forms of Deism.
    High Immanence: Common in some [mys…