The Question of the Existence of Temple of Solomon and al- Masjid al-Aqsa at the Time of Isra and Miraj
Journal Title: Journal of the Human and Social Science Researches - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
The Jewish Holy Book refers to a temple which King David wished to build but erected by his son, King Solomon and named after him. As it was in the past, the temple enjoys a great significance in the eyes of Jews today. On the other hand, according to Muslims al-Masjid al- Aqsa (lit. the farthest mosque) is just as a religious value of utmost importance as the Temple of Solomon for Jews. It is due to the fact that the vicinity of the mosque of al-Aqsa is proclaimed holy by Qur’an and the mosque is third of the holiest mosques on earth as mentioned by the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Furthermore it is believed by Muslims that the miraculous journey of the Prophet known as Isra (lit. walking at night) and Miraj (lit. a vehicle of ascension) took place around this mosque. In the course of time the question of the existence of the temple of Solomon has been one of the highly controversial subjects between Jews and Muslims. Expressed by various scholars that there has been never a temple in this area since the complete demolition of the temple of Solomon that was destroyed by Herod’s rule in A.D. 70 by Romans in A.D. 132. This paper endeavors to clarify some arguments expressed on the subject in question by presenting a variety of information which deny the allegations about the mosque of al-Aqsa that is particularly mentioned in the miraculous journeys of the Prophet of Islam Muhammad (pbuh) called Isra and Miraj.
Authors and Affiliations
Mustafa YİĞİTOĞLU| Yrd. Doç. Dr., Karabük Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Asst.Prof. ,Karabuk Unv. Theology Faculty mustafayigitoglu@karabuk.edu.tr
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