Islam, Judaism, and Christianity All 3 religions are very similar All three are monotheistic All 3 trace their beginnings to the prophet Abraham All of their writings include people like Noah, Adam, and Moses
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What is Christianity? What is Judaism? What is Islam? A religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus The religion of the Jews, based on the Hebrew scriptures and a belief in one God. It is like Christianity but they do not believe that Jesus is the son of God. A monotheistic (they believe in one God) religion based on the teachings of Muhammad.
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Differences The torah is the Jewish holy book. It is the first half of the Bible -old testament The Bible is both halves with the second half talking specifically about Jesus Muslims belief both of these books came from God but theirs are the last words of God.
What is Islam? Second largest religion in the world 1.2 Billion Muslims (20% of earth population) Began in modern day Saudi Arabia Based on beliefs on Jews & Christians Abraham is first important figure Belief in the same, single God Follows the teachings of the prophet Muhammad
Basic Islamic Beliefs 1. One unique god, without a partner or son. 2. Belief in God’s revealed books: - Torah, Bible, Qur’an 3. Belief in all Gods prophets: - Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Muhammad 4. A final day of judgment. 5. Belief in the angels of God.
Other Beliefs Islam Emphasizes: Tolerance, Humility, Justice, generosity, obedience to law, and courage. Islam Forbids the consumption of: Pork (pigs believed to be unclean) Alcohol
Use the diagram below to compare what ideas each of the three religions is based on. God Christianity Life and teachings of Jesus Judaism Islam Founded by Abraham Spread by Muhammad
Christianity Islam Both religions believe in only one god. Both consider Jerusalem a Holy City Both seek to convert people God Allah The Bible The Koran Jesus Muhammad
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