Jerusalem In 101 Questions

What do we know about Jerusalem, the first qibla of Muslims? Revered throughout history as “the city of the Friend of God” (Khalī- lullah), Jerusalem was a haven where people of all faiths lived in peace for most of its Islamic history, especially during the Ottoman period. Today, the Palestine issue remains a global focal point due to Jerusa- lem’s sacred status, particularly as the home of the A...