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Religions of the Middle East Study Guide Study your comparisons chart of the 3 religions!!!!! Torah Jewish Holy Book Bible Christian Holy Book Qur’an Islam Holy Book Star of David Jewish symbol Cross Christian symbol Crescent moon and star Islamic symbol Sabbath days for each religion Friday: Islamic Sabbath Saturday: Jewish Sabbath Sunday: Christian Sabbath Holy cities Jerusalem and Mecca Importance of Jerusalem Jews: Homeland and place where the first Jewish Temple was built. Wailing/Western Wall Christians: Place Jesus was crucified Muslims: Muhammad’s night journey to heaven started at the Dome of the Rock Religious Holidays for Islam, Christianity, and Judaism and their meanings Jewish: Rosh Hashanah: Jewish New Year Hanukkah: Victory over Jewish enemies Passover: Freedom from Egyptian slavery Christianity: Christmas: Jesus birth Easter: Jesus resurrection Islamic: Ramadan: holy month of fasting Eid ul-fitr: Festival of breaking the fast Western Wall Last remaining part of the first temple built for the Jews. In Jersusalem. Sunni Division of Islam. Majority. Believe any Caliph can be religious leader. Shiite Division of Islam. Minority. Believe only descendants of Ali (related to Muhammad) can be the rightful caliphs 5 Pillars and what they stand for in order 1. Shahadah: stating that there is only on god and that Muhammad is God’s prophet. 2. Salat: praying 5 times a day in the direction of Mecca. 3. Zakat: giving to the poor and needy. 4. Sawm: fasting during the month of Ramadan. 5. Hajj: pilgrimage to Mecca. Descriptions of the worship centers for Christians and Muslims Christians: Eastern Orthodox: shaped like a cross, beautifully decorated to reflect God, built with towers and domes. Protestant: people pray directly to God—rarely statues present. Catholic: statues of Jesus, Mary, and the saints they pray to. Muslims: *Mosques: No statues or seating. Pray on the floor on mats. Men and women pray separately. Names for God Yahweh/Hashem, God, Allah Abraham (also his importance to all three religions) Jews: Abraham declared there was one God and he was sent Canaan. Christians: same because they believe in the Old Testament. Muslims: Abraham was the father of Ishmael. Moses The prophet and important person for Jews. He led the Hebrews out of Egypt. Jesus The prophet and Christian messiah. Crucified and resurrected for Christian sins. Muhammad Prophet of the Islamic religion. He started the Muslim religion by receiving the message of God. Also said there was one God, Allah. Religious leaders Rabbi: Jews Priest, minister, pastor: Christians Imam: Muslims 10 Commandments 1. Have no other gods 2. Have no idols 3. Honor God’s name 4. Honor the Sabbath day 5. Honor your parents 6. Do not murder 7. Do not commit adultery 8. Do not steal 9. Do not lie 10. Do not be jealous of others
