Why Jerusalem is claimed by Muslims as their religious place?

Answer 1

Jerusalem plays an important role in the three Semitic religions, such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The 2000 Statistical Yearbook of Jerusalem reveals that there were 1204 synagogues, 158 churches, and 73 mosques within the city. However, while Jerusalem has harboured peaceful religious coexistence, it has also caused controversy, especially over the Temple Mount which is claimed by the Muslims as the third most important holiest place for them in the world. Al Qaida has declared that it should be rescued and brought under Muslim control.

Answer 2

JERUSALEM is located in the Judean Mountains between the Mediterranean Sea and the Dead Sea, Jerusalem is considered important to the three major Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Jerusalem has been the holiest city in Judaism and the spiritual center of the Jewish people since the 10th century BCE. The city contains a number of significant and ancient Christian landmarks, and was the first qiblah directed by Muhammad. Thus, while the city has a large Jewish majority, a wide range of national, religious, and socioeconomic groups are represented. The walled area of Jerusalem, which until the late nineteenth century formed the entire city, is now called the Old City and was added to the list of World Heritage Sites in 1982. It consists of four ethnic and religious sections — the Armenian, Christian, Jewish, and Muslim Quarters. Barely one square kilometer, the Old City is home to several of Jerusalem's most important and contested religious sites, including the Western Wall and Temple Mount for Jews, the Dome of the Rock and al-Aqsa Mosque for Muslims, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Christians.

Surrounding the Old City are more modern areas of Jerusalem. The civic and cultural center of modern Israel extends from western Jerusalem toward the country's other urban areas to the west, while areas populated mostly by Arabs could be found in the northern, eastern and southern districts. Today, Jerusalem remains central to the Arab-Israeli conflict: Israel's annexation of the primarily Arab neighborhoods that form East Jerusalem has been particularly controversial since Jerusalem has been claimed by Palestinians as the capital for a future Palestinian state.
( the above information in from wikipedia)

So, because of all these religious,Ethnic,political and Historical Importance of Jerusalem for the Thee major religions namely MUSLIM,CHRISTIAN and Judaism, people of those religions are deeply in love with that place.the see it a sacred place .hence all of them claim the Jerusalem to be theirs.
The History of the place ,the political staus of the place and the cultural heritages of the place give right to claim to all these three major religions.

Answer 3

Jerusalem plays an important role in the three Abrahamic religions — Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Jerusalem is usually considered the third-holiest place in Islam.[91][92][93] Before it was permanently switched to the Kabaa in Mecca, the qibla (direction of prayer) for Muslims was Jerusalem.[94] The city's lasting place in Islam, however, is primarily due to Muhammad's Night of Ascension (c. 620 CE). Muslims believe Muhammad was miraculously transported one night from Mecca to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, whereupon he ascended to Heaven to meet previous prophets of Islam.[95][96] The first verse in the Qur'an's Surat al-Isra notes the destination of Muhammad's journey as al-Aqsa (the farthest) mosque,[97] in reference to the location in Jerusalem. Today, the Temple Mount is topped by two Islamic landmarks intended to commemorate the event — al-Aqsa Mosque, derived from the name mentioned in the Qur'an, and the Dome of the Rock, which stands over the Foundation Stone, whereupon Muslims believe Muhammad ascended to Heaven...

Answer 4

Religious significance

Main article: Religious significance of Jerusalem
Further information: Jerusalem in Judaism, Jerusalem in Christianity, Jerusalem in Islam, and Jerusalem in Mandaeism
See also: Jerusalem syndrome

The Western Wall, one of the holiest sites in Judaism
The Western Wall, one of the holiest sites in Judaism

Jerusalem plays an important role in the three Abrahamic religions — Judaism, Christianity, and Islam — as well as in a number of smaller religious groups. The 2000 Statistical Yearbook of Jerusalem revealed there were, at the time, 1204 synagogues, 158 churches, and 73 mosques within the city.[78] However, while Jerusalem has harbored peaceful religious coexistence, it has also caused controversy, especially over the Temple Mount.

Since the 10th century BCE, Jerusalem has been considered the holiest city in Judaism[3] as it was the site of Solomon's Temple and the Second Temple. Today, the Western Wall, a remnant of the Second Temple, is the holiest site in the Jewish religion aside from the Temple Mount itself.[79] Due to the importance of the site, synagogues around the world have their walls opposite the entrances (or, less commonly, the entrances themselves)[80] facing the "Holy of Holies" in Jerusalem.[81] As prescribed in the Shulchan Aruch, prayer is also supposed to be performed facing the city.[81][82]
The main entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
The main entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Christianity reveres Jerusalem not only for its role in the Old Testament but also for its significance in the life of Jesus. According to Biblical accounts, Jesus was brought to the city of Jerusalem not long after his birth[83] and later in his life cleansed the Second Temple.[84] The Cenacle, site of Jesus' Last Supper, is located on Mount Zion close to the Tomb of King David.[85][86] Another prominent Christian site in Jerusalem is Golgotha, the location where Jesus was crucified. The Gospel of John merely describes the site as being located outside Jerusalem,[87] but recent archaeological evidence suggests Golgotha is located not far from the Old City walls, within the present-day confines of the city.[88] The land currently occupied by the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is considered one of the top candidates for Golgotha and thus has been a Christian pilgrimage site for the past two thousand years.[88][89][90]
The Dome of the Rock atop the Temple Mount
The Dome of the Rock atop the Temple Mount

Jerusalem is usually considered the third-holiest place in Islam.[91][92][93] Before it was permanently switched to the Kabaa in Mecca, the qibla (direction of prayer) for Muslims was Jerusalem.[94] The city's lasting place in Islam, however, is primarily due to Muhammad's Night of Ascension (c. 620 CE). Muslims believe Muhammad was miraculously transported one night from Mecca to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, whereupon he ascended to Heaven to meet previous prophets of Islam.[95][96] The first verse in the Qur'an's Surat al-Isra notes the destination of Muhammad's journey as al-Aqsa (the farthest) mosque,[97] in reference to the location in Jerusalem. Today, the Temple Mount is topped by two Islamic landmarks intended to commemorate the event — al-Aqsa Mosque, derived from the name mentioned in the Qur'an, and the Dome of the Rock, which stands over the Foundation Stone, whereupon Muslims believe Muhammad ascended to Heaven.

Answer 5

It is a religious place for the Jews and the Christians. But why the Al Qaida also demands for its release, is not known.

Answer 6

Becuase the Dome of the Rock is in Jerusalem. This mosque is the second holiest mosque in Islam besides the one in Mecca. Also Jersualem is the first foreign place the Quaran was heard and "infidels" were converted.

Answer 7

jerusalem has religious significance for jews, christians and muslims .MUHAMMAD (peace be upon him)rose to heaven to face allah from that city ,Jesus (pbuh) was born there and Moses(pbuh) worshipped allah there .
It is wrongly mentioned here that Muhammad (peace be upon him) were a jew they belonged to the qurraish tribe of arab and of course all beleivers of allah hold Abraham (pbuh)as as a father .

Answer 8

Just to irritate the Jews and Christians.They lie and say Muhammed flew off on a donkey from the Temple mount.Bunch of nonsense.

Answer 9

Because Mohammad, originally, was a Jew?

He belonged to the beni al Quraish Jewish Tribe and traced his lineage to Ishmael, son of Hagar and Abraham, by the way.

In fact, the first Qiblah or direction of the prayers was the same as that of the Jews, Jeruslaem. Mohammad later moved it to Mecca.

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Answer 10

Because that is where Muhammad allegedly rose to Heaven