ISLAM CHRISTIANITY JUDAISM Middle East Religions ISLAM CHRISTIANITY JUDAISM

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

Abraham’s Genealogy HAGAR ABRAHAM SARAH Ishmael Isaac 12 Arabian Tribes Jacob Esau 12 Tribes of Israel

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

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

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

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)

Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Islam population around the world…

Holy places are called mosques Mosque in Mogadishu, Somalia

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

Judaism Based on the Old Testament of the Bible God promised Abraham the Holy Land of Israel for the Jews

Jews have been displaced or enslaved since the early civilizations 1949 – the nation of Israel was created so Jews could have a homeland

Judaism Holy places are called synagogues Holy day is Saturday Holy book is Torah Jerusalem is the holiest place on earth

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

Christianity around the world

Similarities Originated with Abraham Monotheism (one God) Sabbath days Holy books Sacred holy places of worship Jerusalem a holy place