Wood said that Muslims in general believe that the shrine ... The location was chosen specifically because it was a holy site for other people -- just like the Kaaba was once a center of pagan ...

“More broadly, we reaffirm the longstanding U.S. position in support of the historic status quo at Jerusalem’s holy sites and underline Jordan’s special role as custodian of Muslim holy ...

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had come to the city for centuries. To Muslims, it is considered to be a holy site, where they believe Prophet Muhammad ascended to Heaven from Jerusalem. Arab Muslims conquered the Holy Land in 638.

It is important to note that the Hajj pilgrimage is considered sacred in Islam, and those who undertake ... of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist ...