Why did the Muslims want the Holy Land?

Answer 1

The Muslims wanted the Holy Land because it supposedly was where the Muslim Prophet Muhammad took his "night journey" to Al-Quds, which is the Arabic name for Jerusalem. From here he supposedly ascended into heaven for one night. Muhammad directed his followers of the nascent religion of Islam to face to Al-Quds in the direction of prayer before later telling them they needed to face Mecca (Makkah) instead. Today, all Muslims face towards Mecca for prayer.

Jerusalem is considered the third holiest city in Islam, and is the site of the Al-Aqsa Mosque ("The Furthest Mosque"). Jerusalem was ruled by a series of Islamic dynasties for over a thousand years before Jewish settlers came to the Holy Land in what was then known as the Mandate of Palestine and began to colonize it.

Muslims want the Holy Land for its religious significance.

Arabs want Palestine for an Arab State.

Palestinians want a land to call their own.