Journal of Islamicjerusalem Studies

Yazarlar: Khalid EL-AWAISI

Konular:Sosyal, Tarih

Anahtar Kelimeler:Ar Bayt al-Maqdis,Holy Land,Islam,Christian,Jewish,Byzantine,Conquest,Multiculturalism,Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Özet: arThe three monotheistic religions have a very strong connection with the region of Islamicjerusalem. It is a place where these religions meet, sometimes peacefully and at other times not. Its bloody history took a major turn with the arrival of Islam and Muslims into this holy region. A new chapter of peaceful relations between religions and cultures was forged in the seventh century. This rapport has not always been maintained and at various points in history it has been violated and the region reverted to its old ways. This paper looks at the framework and source of this change in the seventh century. It will discuss various Qur’anic verses and the attitudes of the early Muslims who arrived into the region, and the model adopted for multiculturalism and cultural-engagement, drawing lessons for a time of great need.

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