The Dome of the Rock
In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. The Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Sakhrah in Arabic) is a sacred place located on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem. It is one of the oldest and most important Islamic monuments in the world. The Dome of the Rock ( Qubbat al-Sakhrah in Arabic) is a sacred place located on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem. It is one of the oldest and most important Islamic monuments in the world. The Dome of the Rock is a part of Al-Aqsa mosque built over a sacred rock, which is believed to be the spot from which the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) ascended to heaven during his Night Journey ( Isra and Mi’ra j). The story of the Prophet Muhammad’s Night Journey and Ascension ( Isra and Mi’raj ) holds great significance in Islamic tradition, representing a pivotal event in the life of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and the development of Islamic belief. According to Islamic sources, including the ...