Dome of the Rock | Jerusalem, Israel

Dor. IL · November 30th, 2005, 12:44 PM

Located in what Muslims call the Noble Sanctuary — which Jews call the Temple Mount — it remains one of the best known landmarks of Jerusalem. The rock in the center of the dome is believed by Muslims to be the spot from which Muhammad was brought by night and from which he ascended through the heavens to God. Accompanied by the angel Gabriel, he was consulted by Moses and given the obligatory Islamic prayers before returning to earth. It is a holy place to Muslims. The Jews believe this place to be the location where Abraham almost sacrificed his son Isaac at the command of God, where Jacob saw the ladder to heaven, and where the innermost chamber of the Jewish Temple stood. Other, extra-Biblical Jewish traditions say it is the spot where the first stone was laid in the building of the world.

Gilgamesh · November 30th, 2005, 01:42 PM

Beautiful, It deserves 12/10.

Yuval · November 30th, 2005, 02:10 PM

The interior tops the exterior, thanks to the extravagant arabesques that grace the dome and strange presence of the sacred rock itself. If anyone has photos, please post them.

I would add to the interesting list of beliefs the Islamic belief that all souls visit the cave beneath the rock on their way to the afterlife. In more peaceful days, even tourists could visit that exact chamber. Today, as far as I know, the sanctuary is closed to all but pious Muslims.

Laslty, it should be mentioned that this is an extraordinarily ancient masterpice, it dates from the late Seventh century.

Phobos · November 30th, 2005, 06:01 PM

10/10

One of the best building in Middle East.I love it!

[MakkabI] · November 30th, 2005, 07:13 PM

10/10

LuckyLuke · November 30th, 2005, 07:36 PM

How old is it?

goodmood10 · November 30th, 2005, 07:49 PM

it was bulit in 687-691 a.c

Henk · November 30th, 2005, 09:21 PM

10/10.
It's the centre of the world.

Nick in Atlanta · November 30th, 2005, 11:17 PM

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The rock in the center of the dome is believed by Muslims to be the spot from which Muhammad was brought by night and from which he ascended through the heavens to God. Accompanied by the angel Gabriel, he was consulted by Moses and given the obligatory Islamic prayers before returning to earth. It is a holy place to Muslims. The Jews believe this place to be the location where Abraham almost sacrificed his son Isaac at the command of God, where Jacob saw the ladder to heaven, and where the innermost chamber of the Jewish Temple stood. Other, extra-Biblical Jewish traditions say it is the spot where the first stone was laid in the building of the world.

Muhammad, The Angel Gabriel, Moses, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Jesus Christ was doing his Father's work in the Temple when he was a child.

I never knew what a large portion of the world believes occurred in this one single location in the whole World. It is truly awe inspiring!!

10/10

Faz90 · November 30th, 2005, 11:34 PM

Absolutely an amazing work of 1350 year old archtecture, and also one of Islam's holiest places in the world. 10/10

go mid east · November 30th, 2005, 11:42 PM

A nice building, but what makes it so striking is that most of the rest of the old city seems drab, color-wise (brown and tan) in comparison...

Harkeb · December 6th, 2005, 08:04 AM

7.5

Arpels · December 6th, 2005, 03:28 PM

10/10 the domme is magnific!!

Ellatur · December 7th, 2005, 12:22 AM

9/10

Sideshow_Bob · December 7th, 2005, 03:12 PM

9/10

FREKI · December 8th, 2005, 04:53 AM

8/10 - Impressive and historic but too blue and not really my style...

Fabio · December 12th, 2005, 04:12 AM

9/10

forvine · December 12th, 2005, 09:34 AM

8.5/10

***Sinjin P.*** · December 24th, 2005, 08:36 AM

9.5/10

Mosaic · June 12th, 2006, 07:14 PM

9.5/10

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November 30th, 2005, 12:44 PM	#1
Dor. IL THE BOILING POINT Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beer-Sheva Posts: 120 Likes (Received): 0	Dome of the Rock \| Jerusalem, Israel Located in what Muslims call the Noble Sanctuary — which Jews call the Temple Mount — it remains one of the best known landmarks of Jerusalem. The rock in the center of the dome is believed by Muslims to be the spot from which Muhammad was brought by night and from which he ascended through the heavens to God. Accompanied by the angel Gabriel, he was consulted by Moses and given the obligatory Islamic prayers before returning to earth. It is a holy place to Muslims. The Jews believe this place to be the location where Abraham almost sacrificed his son Isaac at the command of God, where Jacob saw the ladder to heaven, and where the innermost chamber of the Jewish Temple stood. Other, extra-Biblical Jewish traditions say it is the spot where the first stone was laid in the building of the world. __________________ Keep On Moving =) Last edited by Dor. IL; November 30th, 2005 at 12:50 PM.

November 30th, 2005, 02:10 PM	#3
Yuval Here to create Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tel-Aviv Posts: 258 Likes (Received): 0	The interior tops the exterior, thanks to the extravagant arabesques that grace the dome and strange presence of the sacred rock itself. If anyone has photos, please post them. I would add to the interesting list of beliefs the Islamic belief that all souls visit the cave beneath the rock on their way to the afterlife. In more peaceful days, even tourists could visit that exact chamber. Today, as far as I know, the sanctuary is closed to all but pious Muslims. Laslty, it should be mentioned that this is an extraordinarily ancient masterpice, it dates from the late Seventh century. __________________ *Whatever language you speak, live* in Italian. (Italian mineral water ad) How surreal is life? read my blog**

November 30th, 2005, 06:01 PM	#4
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November 30th, 2005, 09:21 PM	#8
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November 30th, 2005, 01:42 PM	#2
Gilgamesh . Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,221 Likes (Received): 0	Beautiful, It deserves 12/10.

November 30th, 2005, 07:13 PM	#5
[MakkabI] BANNED Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Israel and Australia - Tel Aviv and Sydney Posts: 725 Likes (Received): 0	10/10

November 30th, 2005, 07:36 PM	#6
LuckyLuke ***** Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,442	How old is it?

November 30th, 2005, 07:49 PM	#7
goodmood10 Israel Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ashkelon Posts: 512 Likes (Received): 0	it was bulit in 687-691 a.c

November 30th, 2005, 11:34 PM	#10
Faz90 BENNED Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 167 Likes (Received): 0	Absolutely an amazing work of 1350 year old archtecture, and also one of Islam's holiest places in the world. 10/10

November 30th, 2005, 11:42 PM	#11
go mid east gomideast Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,040 Likes (Received): 0	A nice building, but what makes it so striking is that most of the rest of the old city seems drab, color-wise (brown and tan) in comparison... __________________ http://www.gomideast.com/index.htm The Middle East for Visitors

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December 6th, 2005, 03:28 PM	#13
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December 7th, 2005, 12:22 AM	#14
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December 12th, 2005, 04:12 AM	#17
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