Religions of Southwestern Asia (The Middle East) Judaism Christianity Islam A follower of this religion is called a: Jew Christian Muslim The symbol representing this religion is: Star of David Cross Crescent moon Number of gods this religion believes in: 1 Monotheism 1 Monotheism 1 Monotheism Does this religion pray? Yes Yes Yes Does this religion have a sacred book? Yes; the Hebrew Bible, or Tanakh Yes; the Christian Bible Yes; the Qur’an Is there a special day of the week for this religion? Yes; Sabbath is from sundown on Friday to nightfall on Saturday for rest and prayer Yes; Sabbath is on Sunday for rest and prayer Yes; Friday is the special day for prayer Is there a special place of worship for this religion? Yes; Jews worship in a synagogue Yes; Christians worship in a church Yes; Muslims worship in a mosque