Looking at the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem Israel.
The United Nations proposed a partition plan for Palestine in 1947, recommending the division of the territory into separate Jewish and Arab states, with Jerusalem as an international city. This proposal, known as UN General Assembly Resolution 181, was accepted by the Jewish leadership but rejected by the Arab states. The subsequent establishment of Israel in 1948 led to conflicts with neighboring Arab countries, shaping the political and territorial landscape of the region.
The status of religious sites, including the Dome of the Rock, remains a contentious issue between Israelis and Palestinians. The UN has been involved in the situation since the beginning.
The status of religious sites, including the Dome of the Rock, remains a contentious issue between Israelis and Palestinians. The UN has been involved in the situation since the beginning.
The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, Israel. The area on which it was built is one of the holiest places on earth for Muslims, Christians and Jews alike. It is the first major sanctuary built by Islam.
The Foundation Stone, or the Noble Rock is the rock at the center of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. It is also known as the Pierced Stone, because it has a small hole on the southeastern corner that enters a cavern beneath the rock, known as the Well of Souls.
Some believe this place keeps the spirits of the dead who waiting for the Judgement Day. According to the Muslims, Holy Prophet placed his foot on top of this rock when he ascended to heaven on his night journey.
Jewish believe that above this rock was the location of the Holy of the Holies which existed during the period of the Second Temple. This rock is also the place where prophet Abraham (Ibrahim) sacrificed his son Ismael but according to the Jewish belief, it was Isaac not Ismael.
Top view showing the floor plan to The Dome of the Rock Temple.
Inscriptions on the Inner and outer Octagonal Arcade (Arabic)
Inscriptions on the Inner and outer Octagonal Arcade (Arabic)
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Inscriptions on the Inner Octagonal Arcade (English)
Highlighted: 'God is only One God. Far be it removed from His transcendent majesty that He should have a son. His is all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. And God is sufficient as Defender.'
Highlighted: 'God is only One God. Far be it removed from His transcendent majesty that He should have a son. His is all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. And God is sufficient as Defender.'
Inscriptions on the outer Octagonal Arcade (English)
'There is no god but God. He is One. Praise be to God, Who hath not taken unto Himself a son, and Who hath no partner in the Sovereignty, nor hath He any protecting friend through dependence.'
'There is no god but God. He is One. Praise be to God, Who hath not taken unto Himself a son, and Who hath no partner in the Sovereignty, nor hath He any protecting friend through dependence.'
The Dome of the Rock most surely has secrets.
