Explore Abraham's impact on monotheism, uniting 4.455 billion followers

Parshas Lech Lecha states, "And you shall no longer be called Abram, but your name shall be Abraham, for I make you the father of a multitude of nations." It is remarkable to note that to this day, Abraham is considered the father of billions of people. The Abrahamic and monotheistic faiths include three major religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The global Muslim population is estimated to exceed 2.04 billion, making Islam the second-largest religion after Christianity, which has approximately 2.4 billion followers. The world's Jewish population stands at around 15.8 million. In total, the children of Abraham number an astonishing 4.455 billion (2.04 billion + 2.4 billion + 15.8 million). It is astounding how significant a monotheistic movement Abraham initiated.