Wednesday, September 23, 2009

The Qubbat al-Miraj (Dome of the Ascension) and the Dome of al-Khalili (Hebronite) -Temple Mount, Jerusalem.

Qubbat al-Miraj is a dome built to commemorate Prophet Muhammad’s ascension to the heavens, which according to Islamic traditions happened in 622 AD. The dome was restored in 1200 AD. The Dome of al-Khalili is an early 18th century structure dedicated to Sheikh Muhammad al Khalili.

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