1. What are the main beliefs of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? Notes #3

2. Judaism is a monotheistic religion, founded by Abraham in the area of Israel.

3. Jews believe that Yahweh is the one true god, read the Torah, and follow a set of laws called the Ten Commandments.
Torah
Moses and the
Ten Commandments

4. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS:

5. Jesus and his followers
Christianity is a monotheistic religion, founded by Jesus and his followers in the area of Israel.
Jesus and his followers

6. Christians believe in the Holy Trinity (made up of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit), read the Bible, and follow the Ten Commandments.

7. Islam is a monotheistic religion, founded by Muhammad in the Arabian Peninsula.

8. Muslims believe that Allah is the one true god and Muhammad was his prophet, read the Qur’an, and follow the Five Pillars of Islam.
Qur’an
“Dome of the Rock”

9. THE FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM:
Shahada: Muslims must believe that "there is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is His prophet.“
Salah: Muslims must pray five times per day, facing towards Mecca.
Zakat: Muslims must donate at least 2.5% of their income to charity.
Saum: During the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, all Muslims must fast during daylight hours, except the very young or sick.
Hajj: If possible financially, each Muslim must make a holy pilgrimage, to the city of Mecca.