Three Three ReligionsReligions

Christianity Christianity Islam JudaismIslam Judaism

ISLAMISLAM

Founded by: Muhammad (571- 632 AD)Five Pillars Of Islam

Repeated Expressions Of Faith - “There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his prophet.”

Frequent Prayer (5 times daily facing Mecca)

Month Of Daytime Fasting (Ramadan)

Alms-giving to the poor

Pilgrimage To Mecca

• Sunnis vs Shi’aSunnis vs Shi’a• Sunnis vs Shi’aSunnis vs Shi’a–Sunnis make up 85% of Muslims. Sunnis make up 85% of Muslims. –Most Shi’as live in Iran and Iraq.Most Shi’as live in Iran and Iraq.–Shi’as believe that ONLY Muhammad’s Shi’as believe that ONLY Muhammad’s

descendants should lead Islamdescendants should lead Islam–Shi’as tend to be more conservative Shi’as tend to be more conservative

and strict in the teachings of Islamand strict in the teachings of Islam–Shi’as tend to support Jihad (holy war) Shi’as tend to support Jihad (holy war)

to spread Islamto spread Islam

Islamic TraditionsIslamic TraditionsIslamic TraditionsIslamic TraditionsSharia Law – Strict religious laws with severe punishmentsWomen must follow strict rules of behavior & dress

Strict rules for diet: i.e.. Pork may NOT be eaten

Sacred Places: Medina, Mecca, and Jerusalem

Holy Book: Qur’an (Koran)

Place of Worship: Mosque – Men and women worship separately

Clerics: Imams, ayatollahs, and caliphs

JudaismJudaismJudaismJudaismFounded by Abraham and Moses (Date Unknown)

Follows the Ten Commandments and the Law of Moses

Strict rules for diet: i.e.. Pork may NOT be eaten, Kosher-Food must be prepared following strict rules

Sacred Places: Jerusalem

Holy Book: Torah

Place of Worship: Synagogue – Men and women worship separately

Clerics: Rabbis

ChristianityChristianityFounded by: Jesus (33 AD)

Follows the Ten Commandments and the Laws of the BibleNo set rules for diet

Sacred Places: Jerusalem, Rome (the Vatican)Holy Book: Bible-New Testament & Old TestamentPlace of Worship: Church – Men and women worship togetherClerics: Priests, Ministers, Parsons, Bishops

Subgroups: Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant

Making ComparisonsMaking ComparisonsAll three worship the same God

All three are considered Monotheistic

All consider Jerusalem to be sacred