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Yes. The Dome of the Rock is a very significant place to both Muslims and Jews. It is where Jews believe that the Holiest of Holies was held and where Abraham attempted to sacrifice Isaac. Muslims believe that it is where Muhammad ascended to heaven. It is also believed by Muslims that the angel Gabriel brought Muhammad there to pray with Jesus, Moses and Abraham.
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Was the rock in the dome of the rock in the Jewish temple?
Yes, but the interesting question is, was it under the Holy of Holies? Possibly, but there is no consensus about this.
What holy cities are there for Islam?
the holy cities of islam is Mecca city, Medina, Dome of the Rock, Hebron, Mashhad, and Qom. :)
What Muslim holy sites are found in Jerusalem?
The Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock Shrine.
What part of Jerusalem is the heart of the city?
Is The Dome of the Rock a religious holy site for Christians,Muslims ,or Jews
What did the Muslims build in Jerusalem?
Muslims built several significant structures in Jerusalem, including the Dome of the Rock and the Al-Aqsa Mosque. The Dome of the Rock is a shrine that houses the Foundation Stone, while the Al-Aqsa Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in the world. These structures are considered important landmarks in the Islamic faith and are highly revered by Muslims.
Where was the first holy temple built in Jerusalem?
The two Holy Temples are believed to have been built on the Temple Mount where the Dome of the Rock currently stands.
How does the Dome of the Rock relate to Judaism?
The Dome of the Rock Shrine does not relate to Judaism. It relates to Islam. The actual "rock" in the Dome of the Rock, is the considered by Jews to be the holiest part of the Temple Mount and therefore the holiest place in the world for Judaism. (However, since Jews believe that only the High Priest can visit such a holy site, Jews are forbidden by religious law to come any closer than the Western Wall.) The Shrine itself is a Muslim holy site.
What kind of rock is the dome of the rock?
The Dome of the Rock is not really a rock, but a shrine in Jerusalem, Israel.
What is the Dome of the Rock called?
The Dome of the Rock is located in Jerusalem at the foot of the Mount of Olives. It is basically a shrine with a Gold Dome Roof. It is said that Mohammad flew to Heaven on a winged horse from this same exact spot. It is the third most holy landmark in the Muslim religion. Mecca is the first most holy place. Medina is the second most holy place and The Dome of The Rock is the third. Incidentally, the Dome of The Rock is in the exact same spot that the Jewish Temple has been two previous times before. In The Holy Bible God advised Solomon that the Temple was to be erected on that one particular site and no where else. These places are called holy, but nothing can be truly holy other than God. The Dome of the Rock is an Islamic shrine built on the place where, according to Islamic tradition, Muhammed ascended into Heaven. It was completed in 691 CE, making it the oldest existing Islamic building in the world. The dome of the rock contains a mosque known as the El-Aqsa mosque which, according to Islamic belief, was built by the Prophet Jacob, son of Isaac. The site's significance stems from the religious beliefs regarding the rock at its heart, known as the Foundation Stone in Judaism. Jewish tradition holds that the Dome of the Rock is built on or near the location of Solomon's temple. The Dome of the Rock is located at the visual center of a platform known as the Temple Mount, which Muslims refer to as the "Noble Sanctuary". It was constructed over the site of the Second Jewish Temple which was destroyed during the Roman Siege of Jerusalem in 70 CE.
How is the Dome of the Rock related to conflict in the Middle East?
The Dome of the Rock sits on the Temple Mount, which is holy to Jews and Muslims. This general location is one of the principle reasons that Jews and Muslims want the Israeli or Arab governments respectively to control that territory.
What was the dome of rock used for?
Basiclly, the dome of the rock was used for praying
Why was the dome of the dome of the rock built?
Mainly because that's where the 'rock' is.
