Islam
Al Quds Tunadeena: Oh Jerusalem, Our Home
Released during the Second Intifada, this religious and nationalistic song by Ahmed Bukhatir, a Muslim singer, businessman and politician in
Flower of Cities: An Arabic Song About Returning to Jerusalem
Sung by the Lebanese artist, Fairuz, one of the most influential singers in the Arab Song, this song was written
What Makes Jerusalem So Holy to All Monotheistic Faiths?
Written by Erica Chernovsky of the BBC, this informative article explains why Jerusalem is sacred to each of the three
Jerusalem: Sacred to the Three Monotheistic Faiths
This video (05:09) provides a general introduction to the historic city of Jerusalem and its significance to each of the
The History of Jerusalem’s Importance in Islam
Produced by Israel for Tourists, this informative video (02:53) provides a historical approach to the significance of Jerusalem in Islam,
Why was Jerusalem Important to the First Muslims?
Written by Robert G. Hoyland, a Professor of Early Islamic Middle Eastern History at New York University, this thorough article discusses
Why is Jerusalem So Important for Muslims?
This introductory video (01:00) provides a list of the different reasons why Jerusalem is considered sacred according to Muslim tradition.
The Significance of Jerusalem in Islam
This introductory article from ThoughtCo clearly explains the religious significance of Jerusalem in Islam. Known in Arabic as Al-Quds or Baitul-Maqdis (“The
Intifada vs. Jihad: The Religious Roots of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
In this short video (03:58), Mordechai Kedar, an Israeli scholar of Arabic culture, suggests that the root of the Israeli-Palestinian