1. ISLAM CHRISTIANITY JUDAISM
Middle East Religions
ISLAM
CHRISTIANITY JUDAISM

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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)

8. Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

9. Islam population around the world…

10. Holy places are called mosques
Mosque in Mogadishu, Somalia

11. 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

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

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

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

15. 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

16. Christianity around the world

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