Judaism, Christianity, Islam

Judaism

• Oldest• Does not believe the Messiah has come yet• Western Wall (Wailing Wall) in Jerusalem– Holiest of Jewish Sites– Believed to be a site of an old sacred temple

Western Wall

Christianity

• Stemmed for Judaism (2nd oldest)• Believe Jesus is the Messiah • Holiest Site in Jerusalem- The Holy Sepulcher

(Sacred Tomb) – Believed to be the location Jesus was crucified,

buried and rose from the dead

Holy Sepulcher

Islam

• Youngest Religion• Begin with Prophet Muhammad

5 PILLARSSHAHADA- public declaration of faithSALAT- Prayer- 5 times a day towards MeccaZAKAT- Alms giving, give money to charitySIYAM- 30 day fasting during the month of RamadanHAJJ- Pilgrimage to Mecca

KAABA

-Holiest site located in Mecca-Quran says it was made by Abraham dedicated to God

Black stone kissedby Muhammad

Mecca- Holiest City where prophet Muhammad was bornMedina- City where Muhammad was buried

• TWO SECTS- split over Muslim Leadership– Sunni• Leader should be elected

– Shi’ite• Leader should be Muhammad’s relative

DOME OF THE ROCK• Holiest Site for Muslims in Jerusalem

– Where Muhammad is said to have ascended into heaven