An Examination of Common Worship and Ceremonies among the Abrahamic Faiths: Implication for Religious Tolerance in Nigeria

Abrahamic faiths refer to the three most popular religions that traced their origin to
Abraham. These religions are Judaism (the earliest of the three), Christianity and Islam (Islam is
commonly adjudged as the most recent).This paper examined the common worship, customs and
other religious ceremonies prevalent among the Abrahamic faiths. It also identified the common
areas of agreement between the Abrahamic faiths with regards to the common religious related
customs. It is on this strength that the paper argued that the Abrahamic faiths should emphasize
on areas of unity rather than widen the gulf of disagreement. The paper employed the historical
and sociological methods of investigation. It is recommended that the Abrahamic faiths should
explore areas of unity in order to strengthen the cord of tolerance and peace in the world in general
and Nigeria in particular.