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ISLAM CHRISTIANITY JUDAISM
Middle East Religions ISLAM CHRISTIANITY JUDAISM
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Abrahamic Faiths Abraham had two sons Isaac and Ishmael
Jews site Isaac as their ancestor Muslims site Ishmael as their ancestor Christianity splintered off from Judaism after Christ’s death
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Abraham’s Genealogy HAGAR ABRAHAM SARAH Ishmael Isaac
12 Arabian Tribes Jacob Esau 12 Tribes of Israel
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Shared beliefs of all three religions
There is one God that is all-knowing and created the world God gave humans free-will and a code of moral laws God will save the world and bring peace to all
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Judaism – 12 million today Christianity – 2 billion today
4000 years old Christianity – 2 billion today 2000 years old Islam –1 billion today 600 years old
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Islam Founded by the prophet Mohammad in 622
The Dome of the Rock is a sacred place where it is believed Mohammad ascended to heaven
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Islam 5 Pillars of Islam: Allah is the one true God
Daily prayers (5 times per day) Charity Fasting during Ramadan The Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia)
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Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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Islam population around the world…
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Holy places are called mosques
Mosque in Mogadishu, Somalia
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Islam Holy book is called the Koran (Qur’an) which was dictated to Mohammad in the desert over 23 years by the angel Gabriel Written in Arabic language Holy day is Friday
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Judaism Based on the Old Testament of the Bible
God promised Abraham the Holy Land of Israel for the Jews
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Jews have been displaced or enslaved since the early civilizations
1949 – the nation of Israel was created so Jews could have a homeland
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Judaism Holy places are called synagogues Holy day is Saturday
Holy book is Torah Jerusalem is the holiest place on earth
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Christianity Based on the life of Jesus Christ and his followers
Celebrate holy day on Sunday Holy book is the Bible Holy holidays of Christmas and Easter
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Christianity around the world
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Similarities Originated with Abraham Monotheism (one God) Sabbath days
Holy books Sacred holy places of worship Jerusalem a holy place
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