1. Comparison of Islam, Judaism and Christianity

2. Comparison of Statistics and Basics
Islam
Judaism
Christianty
Adherents called
Muslims
Jews
Christians
Sacred Text
Koran
Tanakh
Bible
House of
Worship
Mosque
Synagogue
Church, Chapel, Cathedral
Main day of worship
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Sacred Cities
Medina
Mecca
Jerusalem
Bethleham
Current adherents
1.3 billion
14 million
2 billion
Holy City - Jerusalem, IsraelJerusalem is the capital city of Israel. Jerusalem is considered a holy city to Jews, Muslims, and Christians alike. The city is important to Christians and Jews because many important biblical events are said to have taken place in Jerusalem (both religions believe the Old Testament). Jerusalem is also mention in the Torah, which is an important Jewish text. Christians believe Jesus was crucified in Jerusalem. Muslims believe that the Prophet Mohammed visited Jerusalem, which is why it has importance to them as well.
Holy City - Bethlehem, IsraelEven if you're not a Christian, the name Bethlehem may ring a bell since it's mentioned in so many Christmas carols. This city is very important to Christians because it is the place where Jesus was born. Bethlehem has meaning for Muslims as well since they also believe in Jesus. However, unlike Christians, Muslims do not believe that Jesus was the Messiah - they think he was one of many prophets. The city also has some significance for Jews because it is the home of David in the Old Testament. The city of Bethlehem has been caught in the middle of ongoing Israeli/Palestinian fighting, with both sides claiming the city as
their own.
Holy City - Mecca, Saudi ArabiaMecca (or Makkah) is a city in Saudi Arabia that is of major religious importance to Muslims. Mecca is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad, who converted Arabia to Islam. One of the five duties of Islam is called the Hajj, which requires all able-bodied Muslims to make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lifetime. There are about one billion Muslims worldwide so the city's economy easily thrives off the constant influx of worshipers.

3. Comparison of Origins and History
Islam
Judaism
Christianty
Date Founded
622 AD
2000BC
33AD
Place founded
Saudi Arabia
Fertile Cresent
Palestine
Founder
Muhammad
Abraham
Jesus
Type of theism
Monotheism
Names of God
Allah (Arabic for God)
Yahweh, Elohim
God the Father or Holy Trinity

4. Symbols of Judaism Shofar Tallit Tefillin Star of David Mezuzah Kippah
A Tallit is a four cornered garment that is worn during the morning prayers. The important part of a tallit is the tzitzit, or fringes, tied onto each of the corners. The commandment to attach tzitzit to the corners of clothing comes from the Shema. The three paragraphs of the Shema contain the most important statement of belief in Judaism. Here is a portion of the third paragraph of the Shema, Numbers 15:37-41:The Lord said to Moses: Instruct the people Israel that in every generation they shall put fringes on the corners of their garmentsﾉ. Looking upon the fringes, you will be reminded of all the commandments of the Lord and fulfill them and not be seduced by your heart or led astray by your eyes. Then you will remember and observe all My commandments and be holy before your Godﾉ.Some Jews wear a small four cornered undershirt, called a tallit katan (small tallit), so they can fulfill the commandment of wearing tzitzit all day.
efillin (called phylacteries in English) are small leather boxes with straps that can be tied on the arm and around the head. They contain verses on parchment from four sections of the Torah, including the first two paragraphs of the Shema. Tefillin are worn during morning prayers, except on Shabbat and Festivals. Wearingtefillin is a reminder of God's commandments. The tefillin on thearm (see illustration for two wrap methods) represents theopportunity to serve God with the body through doingcommandments, and the tefillin on the head represents the opportunity to serve God with the mind through study and belief. The first paragraph of the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-9) is as follows (the commandment to wear tefillin is underlined):Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and withall your might. These words which I command you this day shall bein your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children. Youshall recite them at home and away, morning and night. You shall bind them as a sign upon your hand. they shall be a reminder above your eyes, and you shall inscribe them upon the doorposts of your home and upon your gates.
A Mezuzah is attached to the right side of the doorpost as you enter a room. Many Jews only put a mezuzah on the front doorway, butsome Jews put one on every room of the house (except closets andbathrooms), in accordance with Deuteronomy 6:9 (see the firstparagraph of the Shema on page 37). Inscribed on a small piece ofparchment inside the mezuzah case are the first two paragraphs ofthe Shema.
A Kippah, sometimes called a Yarmelka (Yiddish) or a skullcap, is a small round cap worn on the head. The Kippah is worn by men and women,although in Orthodox synagogues it is only worn by men. Some Jews wearthe kippah all day; some wear it only while eating, praying, or studying; somewear it only during prayer; and some Jews (in Reform synagogues) do notwear one at all. It signifies that human beings are beneath, or dependent on,God
The Shofar is a ram's horn blown during the month prior to Rosh Hashanah (the New Year) as well as during Rosh Hashanahservices and at the end of Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) services. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, also known as the High Holidays or the Days of Awe because of their importance, is a time during which each person is judged by God. The purpose of the loud sounds of the shofar is to wake people up and remind them of their responsibility to ask forgiveness for their sins.If a person hurts another person, the first person must ask the second person for forgiveness before God will forgive him or her. If a person has committed a sin against God, then he or she may ask God directly for forgiveness.
The six-pointed star, called a Magen David ("shield of David") is a relatively new symbol of Judaism, becoming popular only in the last 200 years. It is named after King David, whom legend tells us had a shield with this star on it. A Magen David appears on the flag of the State of Israel.
Star of David
Mezuzah
Kippah

5. Great Mosque of Samarra'
Prayer rug
Symbols of Islam
Crescent
And
Star
Great Mosque of Samarra'
Calligraphy
Mosque
Ka’bah: The small, cubed building known as the Kaba [Ka'bah] may not rival skyscrapers in height or mansions in width, but its impact on history and human beings is unmatched. The Kaba is the building towards which Muslims face five times a day, everyday, in prayer.
According to the Koran, the Islamic holy scripture, Abraham had fathered a son before the birth of Isaac. The boy was Ishmael, whose mother was Abraham’s servant, Hagar. Abraham’s wife, Sarah, was childless and became jealous. So God told Abraham to bless the child and to send him and his mother south into the desert.
They wandered the desert until they ran out of water. Hagar rested Ishmael on the sand and then searched desperately between two high rocks. She ran back and forth seven times. Finally, resting on one of the rocks, she heard ann angel’s voice tell her not to be afraid. Miraculously, water spouted form where Ishmael’s heels touched the sand. This became the famous well, Zamzam where the city of Mecca was born.
Toward the end of his life, Abraham traveled to Arabia to visit Ishmael. Muslims believe that God told Abraham to build a holy sancturay at Zamzam. This became the Ka’bah.
Calligraphy: While many religions have made use of figural images to convey their core convictions, Islam has instead used the shapes and sizes of words or letters. Because Islamic leaders saw in figural arts a possible implication of idolatry, Islam's early theocracy looked to the artistry of calligraphy for religious expression. In Islamic and Arabic cultures, calligraphy became highly respected as an art -- the art of writing.
Minarets: In some of the oldest mosques, such as the Great Mosque of Damascus, minarets originally served as watchtowers illuminated by torches (hence the derivation of the word from the Arabic nur, meaning "light"). In more recent times, the main function of the minaret was to provide a vantage point from which the muezzin can call out the adhan, calling the faithful to prayer. In most modern Mosques, the adhan is called not in the minaret, but in the musallah, or prayer hall, via a microphone and speaker system. Therefore, the role of the minaret is now largely for traditional and decorative puposes.Minarets have been described as the "gate from heaven and earth", and as the Arabic language letter alif (which is a straight vertical line).
Prayer Beads: Prayer beads have a variety of forms and meanings, but the basic purpose is the same: to assist the worshiper in reciting and counting specific prayers or incantations.
Mosques: The Mosque is the base and the foundation stone for Muslim society. It is the place where believers congregate to get to know each other and share their pleasures and their problems. It is the center from where the voice of the Oneness of Allah is raised and devotion to His Oneness is practiced. It is the place where the remembrance of Allah takes place continuously. It is the center from where the light of knowledge and wisdom emanate and enlighten the surroundings.

A MOSQUE is a place dedicated to the worship of God.
Prayer rugs:Prayer rugs historically have been woven for Muslims to pray on. They still serve this purpose, and are also used as regular rugs. The usual design of a prayer rug is a mihrab (the prayer niche constructed in a mosque wall that indicates the direction of Mecca). Prayer rugs consist of symbolic objects such as columns, vases, lamps, combs, rosewater jugs, and the Hand of Fatima where the devotees place their hands when kneeling on the rug. Sometimes one, few or all of these objects are present in the rug.
Crescent and Star: Some Muslim scholars say the crescent and the star is symbolic of the solace and understanding offered by Islam. Just as the waxing moon increases in light and the star provides direction, Islam steadily guides the faithful toward Allah.
Prayer
Beads
Ka’bah
Minarets

6. Symbols of Christianity