Jerusalem and Islam: The History and Legacy of the Holy City's Importance to Muslims

Concise overview but not enough depth Modupe Hendricks I found the book Jerusalem and Islam to be informative in how it discusses the history of Islam has it relates to Jerusalem from Mohammed's time up through the current time. I almost took a star off because I found that I had to continuously reread some sections to ensure I completely understood what the author was saying. It seems that almost every societ. This book explains the theological reasons Jerusalem is important to ForeverAStudent This book explains the theological reasons Jerusalem is important to Islam, but it also wades into the political aspects between rival Muslim sects, rival empires, and the conflicts with non-Muslim states as well. . Three Stars it helps a little understanding the current conflict.

"The most holy spot al-quds on earth is Syria; the most holy spot in Syria is Palestine; the most holy spot in Palestine is Jerusalem Bayt al-maqdis; the most holy spot in Jerusalem is the Mountain; the most holy spot in Jerusalem is the place of worship al-masjid, and the most holy spot in the place of worship is the Dome" - Thawr ibn Yazid, circa 770 In the campaign leading up to the election of Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate frequently discussed the importance of moving the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. For many conservative Christian Americans and Israelis, this was tantamount to the United States agreeing to Jewish control over Jerusalem. The political issue is just one more reminder of how important Jerusalem is as both a secular and religious flashpoint. In addition to its religious significance, Jerusalem's strategic location has also made the city desirable throughout history.. One of the oldest cities in the world, Jerusalem is a holy and special city to the three