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5 pages in length. Stepping into three seemingly disparate houses of worship as a synagogue, mosque and church, one expects to find three equally differing approaches to the fundamental tenets of worship; however, beyond the aesthetic variations that define each religion, all three faiths share many common denominators. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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beyond the aesthetic variations that define each religion, all three faiths share many common denominators. A mosque is where followers of Islam worship their God; only three locations worldwide are
considered true holy places: Mosque of Kaaba in Makkah, Mosque of the Prophet Muhammad in Madinah and Masjid Aqsa. Beyond these especially sacred locations, Muslims are not restricted to
worship in certain places; rather, they are given choice as to their particular preference inasmuch as the Muslims believe "the whole world is a place of worship" (The Institute of
Islamic Information and Education, 2004). Historically, prayer is conducted as a congregation but again, individual worship is deemed just as effective in showing respect to Allah. Friday is
the holiest of all days for Muslims, looked upon as the Day of Judgment, when the mosque becomes filled with worshippers just after noon to listen to the sermon (Khutba)
given by the congregations Imam, or leader (The Institute of Islamic Information and Education, 2004). Bible study, scripture reading, breaking out in joyous song, kneeling and bowing down represent a
contemporary church service. The sense of joy and enthusiasm inherently infused in the musical aspect of Bible scripture is an integral component to the very essence of church worship,
bringing forth "the power to speak to our heart" (Holladay, 2004). Sitting at pews and surrounded by stained glass windows, parishioners are instructed when to bow, kneel and stand
according to the passages they are reading as a way in which to illustrate "a sense of awe and humility" (Holladay, 2004). Entering the church at the very beginning of
any service, parishioners face the altar and cross themselves, and worship the Patron Saint before taking a seat in a pew. Silence is both expected and appreciated by those
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