Different religions have different figures who are considered to be sent by God. Here are a few examples:
* Abrahamic Religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam): Prophets are seen as messengers of God. Examples include:
* Abraham: Considered a key figure and patriarch in all three religions.
* Moses: A central prophet in Judaism and highly regarded in Christianity and Islam.
* Jesus: In Christianity, believed to be the Son of God, sent to redeem humanity. In Islam, considered a prophet of God.
* Muhammad: Considered the last prophet in Islam, sent to deliver God's final message.
* Hinduism: Avatars are incarnations of deities who descend to Earth to restore dharma (righteousness). Examples include:
* Rama: A major deity and hero of the Ramayana epic.
* Krishna: A major deity and a central figure in the Mahabharata epic.
* Buddhism: While not sent by God in the traditional sense, a Buddha is an enlightened being who awakens to the truth of the universe and teaches others the path to enlightenment.
* Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha): The founder of Buddhism, who achieved enlightenment and shared his teachings.
The concept of someone "sent by God" varies significantly depending on the religious tradition.