Controversial Issues in Islam

Jerusalem: The Holy City

By: Rebecca Chee and Dawne Law


Articles
Article #1 - Jerusalem, Now
Article #2 - ANIMOSITY VIE AT THE TEMPLE MOUNT
Article #3 - The Islamic Perspective of Jerusalem
Article #4 - Jerusalem and Islam
Article #5 - The Dome of the Rock

Discussion Questions
1. Who do you think has the right to Jerusalem and why?
2. Do you think this conflict will ever be resolved? If so, how and when?
3. Do you feel that other countries have the right to get involved, or should they be involved?

Dome of the Rock
-so close to the Christian Churches-

Links
Jerusalem and Islam
Articles/Discussion Questions/Quiz
Article Critques (# 1-4)
Personal Response


 


Here we see the Islam influence and how, it is very close the Western Wall, a place of pilgrimage for Jews

 

Quiz!
-Fun stuff-

  1. Which temple is the Western Wall part of?
    1. Temple of Solomon
    2. Second Temple
    3. City's Walls
    4. Mount Hira



  2. What is the Western Views on this issue?
    1. Belongs to Muslims
    2. Belongs to Jews
    3. Belongs to Christians
    4. Belongs to the cultists



  3. What is the Muslims's view on Jerusalem?
    1. It is rightfully theirs
    2. It can be shared between the Jews and the Muslims
    3. It belongs to the Jews
    4. It should be shared between the Buddhists and the Jews



  4. What is the Muslim name for Jerusalem?

    1. Qur'an
    2. Zalat
    3. Shiva
    4. Al-Quds


     

    5.  A popular misconception is that the Muslims are ________?

    1. Radicals
    2. Bunny Rabbits
    3. Iraqis
    4. Peaceful, loving people