Jerusalem and Islam: The History and Legacy of the Holy City's Importance to Muslims
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| Rating | : | 4.67 (879 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B06XXSY4BQ |
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| Number of Pages | : | 186 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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One of the oldest cities in the world, Jerusalem is a holy and special city to the three Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In addition to its religious significance, Jerusalem's strategic location has also made the city desirable throughout history.. The political issue is just one more reminder of how important Jerusalem is as both a secular and religious flashpoint. For many conservative Christian Americans and Israelis, this was tantamount to the United States agreeing to Jewish control over Jerusalem. "The most holy spot al-quds on earth
"Concise overview but not enough depth" according to 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 society conquered Jerusalem at one time or another and that the majority of those groups left some type of influence. This s. ForeverAStudent said This book explains the theological reasons Jerusalem is important to. 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" according to GHASSAN N.. it helps a little understanding the current conflict.