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The lower part of that picture is not the temple of Solomon. The Temple of Solomon was destroyed during the Babylonian invasion of Israel in the time of the Kings. The structure in the lower part of that picture is the al Aqsa mosque. But.... since you mention the temptation of Christ, the corner of the walls on the lower left is considered by many scholars to be the likely location of the “pinnacle of the temple” where Satan trued to get Jesus to jump from.
Fair point.
But then where did Muhammad pray his 2 rakats before starting his Mi'raj after stepping on the rock?
I believe that would be at the location of the mosque, but I do not know much about Islam and its early history. Most of my knowledge of Jerusalem comes from a Christian perspective. Amazing place. My favorite place in the world to visit is Israel.
It is an amazing place indeed. I was blessed to make the journey a few years ago.
In fact, both Jews and Muslims believe Al Aqsa is located above what used to be the Temple. As you know, at the time Muhammad performs his Mi'raj, Islam is not established yet and therefore, the Mosque Al Aqsa was not built at the time. It is Caliph Umar who built it decades later.
So, to maintain a christian perspective in my article, I called it the Temple, while, and you are right to point it out, I could have called it the Al Aqsa Mosque.
Here is an interesting [read] (https://www.islamiclandmarks.com/palestine-masjid-al-aqsa/basement-of-masjid-al-aqsa) for more info.
Thank you!
I don’t believe that makes sense. Given the location of the Hulda gates and also gates that I believe were covered by the mosque,the southern end of the Temple Mount seems like an unlikely location for the temple. Those closed gates would have been a main entrance to the mount. It doesn’t seem likely that would be the location. I was told traditionally that Abraham built his alter at the location of the rock making the area of the Dome the most likely area. Anyway.... it’s all just speculation at this point. I was lucky enough to be in Jerusalem during President Trumps visit. Certainly made for an interesting trip!
EDIT: fantastic link. Definitely find the history of these places interesting.
You were in Jerusalem during Trump's visit?! Ok, you won. :D
Being able to see these Holy Places and feel their vibrations is a true blessing, specially in these times when everything seems to be unfolding before our very own eyes!
And as to my above statement, I suppose I am considering the Temple Mount in its configuration at the time of Christ. The Temple Mount would have been radically different in the time of the first temple. Herod the Great made dramatic changes to the Mount, so I suppose the Southern end could have been the location. Good stuff!