In a sense, Abraham can be considered our father, for his faith serves as an example to be imitated. His whole life may be viewed as an expression of faith, for it consisted of numerous tests and trials.
( उत्पत्ति २२: १८) अशारितीने, ज्यांनी वचन दिलेल्या संततीवर विश्‍वास ठेवला त्या सर्वांचा तो लाक्षणिक अर्थाने पिता ठरला.