1. Islam and Muslims The religion is called Islam. The people who practice Islam are called Muslims.

2. Muhammad: The Prophet of Islam A prophet is a messenger of God. Muhammad was born in 570 AD. His parents died when he was 7. Liked to go off by himself and pray in the desert. He heard the voice of the angel Gabriel telling him to proclaim the one true God.

3. Allah Allah is the name of God to Muslims. You will never see an image of Allah. Muslims believe that He does not resemble any other form in creation in any way.”

4. The Qur’an also written Koran Holy Book of Islam Written in Arabic Muslims believe that Allah revealed the Qur’an to Muhammad. Many Muslims memorize the Qur’an The Qur’an has the rules Muslims live by.

5. A Mosque A Mosque is the place of worship for Muslims.

6. The Five Pillars of Islam 1. Faith: There is only one God, and Muhammad is the Prophet 2. Prayer: Five times a day 3. Sharing: All Muslims pay a tax to help the poor 4. Fasting: Not eating or drinking during daylight during the month of Ramadan 5. Pilgrimage (Hajj): All Muslims want to make a pilgrimage to the Holy City of Mecca once in their lifetimes.

7. Ramadan Ramadan - the most important holiday Muslims fast from sun up till sundown during the month of Ramadan Ramadan celebrates Muhammad receiving the Qur’an from Allah

8. Islamic symbol The Star and Crescent Moon You will find the Star and Crescent Moon on many Islamic nation’s flags.

9. Judaism The worlds oldest Monotheistic religion Judaism- The Hebrew leader Abraham founded Judaism around 2000 B.C.

10. Judaism Jews believe that there is a single God who not only created the universe, but with whom every Jew can have an individual and personal relationship. They await the Messiah They follow the 10 commandments and Torah/scripturesThey follow the 10 commandments and Torah/scriptures

11. Judaism The most holy Jewish book is the Torah (the first five books of the Christian Bible). Others include Judaism's oral tradition, the written form of which is known as the Talmud. The Torah (scroll of teachings) contains the five books revealed to Moses by God on Mount Sinai. Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy Hebrew is read right to left

12. Judaism The most holy Jewish book is the Torah (the first five books of the Christian Bible). Others include Judaism's oral tradition, the written form of which is known as the Talmud. The Torah (scroll of teachings) contains the five books revealed to Moses by God on Mount Sinai. Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy Hebrew is read right to left

13. Judaism Place of Worship Jews worship in Synagogues or temples. Men and women usually sit separately. Worship is led by a Rabbi. Friday evening is time for worship. Stamford Hill, London

14. Religious Holidays Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur-New year and a time of reflectionRosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur-New year and a time of reflection PassoverPassover Many other festivals are part of their faith, including Hannukah though the three above are the most important.Many other festivals are part of their faith, including Hannukah though the three above are the most important.

15. Christianity Beliefs Christians believe that Jesus Christ was the Son of God God sent his Son to earth to save humanity from the consequences of its sins Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after his Crucifixion (the Resurrection) Christians believe that Jesus was the Messiah promised in the Old Testament Christians believe that there is only one God, but that this one God consists of 3 "persons" Christians believe that God made the world.

16. Christianity Beliefs continued Christians believe that they can have a personal relationship with God, and that they are saved by faith, not works. Grace is the law code. They believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God.

17. Christian Holidays Christmas-The day of their Savior’s birth Easter-The day celebrating Jesus rising from the dead.