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Consider the Five Pillars of Islam. Which one would you choose to compare with Judaism and Christianity?
- Creed (Shahadah)
- Prayer (Salat)
- Charity to the Poor (Zakat)
- Fasting during Ramadan (Sawm)
- Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj)

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This solution of 352 words provides two approaches, choosing creed and fasting during Ramadan to compare with Judaism and Christianity.

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Ok, you can do this the easy way or the hard way. The easiest approach is to select the first pillar, the creed. Every major religion has one. Approaching a comparison assignment using this pillar would be the most direct method. If you want to complete the assignment simply and basically, this is the one to choose.

However, because of its obviousness, this is likely the approach that most of your classmates will also select. Making your presentation stand out would therefore require you to be more detailed than your ...

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