1. Muslim World

2. 3 Abrahamic Religions Judaism Christianity Islam
All 3 religions have sacred ties to the city of Jerusalem in Israel.

3. Judaism Judaism is about 3200 years old followers called Jews
basic laws, teachings, and history of the Jewish people are recorded in the Torah
religious center is in city of Jerusalem in Israel
Worship at Temples

4. Judaism
The ‘wailing wall’ in Jerusalem is one of the holiest places for Jews
It is part of the remains of the Great Temple that once dominated Jerusalem and was destroyed by the Romans in the year 70

5. Judaism
The land of Palestine is considered to be the specific land promised to the Jewish people by God
Centuries of invasions of Palestine have spread the Jewish people around the world

6. The Jewish World
The country with the highest Jewish percentage is Israel

7. Christianity Based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth
Believed to be the Son of God
The teachings of Jesus were spread throughout the Roman Empire by a converted Jew named Paul
Paul wrote letters to converted communities teaching them how to be a Christian

8. Christianity
The story of Jesus’ life and teachings are recorded in The Holy Bible
The Old Testament of The Holy Bible is actually the Torah of Judaism
The life of Jesus is called ‘The New Testament’

9. Christianity Christianity started with the birth of Jesus.
It grew following the execution of Jesus in the year 33.
The years used on the modern calendar begin roughly with the birth of Jesus thought to be in the year 1, but really in the year 7
Christianity is the largest religion on Earth with 1.7 billion followers

10. 3 major branches Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant.
Christianity
3 major branches Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant.

11. The Christian World
Most common in the Americas, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Australia

12. Islam
Based on revelations made to Muhammad by the angel Gabriel from god (Allah)in the year 613
Muhammad was from the city of Mecca in the Arabian Peninsula

13. Islam
Muhammad is considered to be the last and most important of 25 prophets; people who have received instruction from god
Prophets include Abraham, Noah, Moses, and Jesus
The revelations of the prophets are recorded in the Holy Qur’an (Koran)

14. Islam has united the people of the Arabian Peninsula
Five Pillars of Islam
Basic duties of all converts to Islam

15. a. FAITH: all believers must testify that “There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his prophet.”
b. PRAYER: Five times a day, Muslims face holy city of Mecca to pray.

16. c. CHARITY: have the responsibility to give to the less fortunate
d. FASTING: month of Ramadan, Muslims don’t eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. Sign of self control and humility.

17. e. PILGRIMAGE: expected to make a pilgrimage (hajj) to Mecca at least once during their lifetime.

18. Islam
Jerusalem is the third most holy city in Islam as the place Muhammad ascended to heaven (Dome of the Rock)
Following Muhammad's death in 632 followers split into two factions: Shiite and Sunni

19. Islam
Sunni- Muslims who accepted Abu Bakr (Muhammad's father-in-law) as Muhammad's successor
Shiite- Muhammad's son-in-law and cousin Ali, whom the Shia believe to be Muhammad's successor

20. Monotheism
Belief in one God
Jews, Christians, and Muslims are Monotheists

21. Most common in the middle east and central Asia
The Muslim World
Most common in the middle east and central Asia