What is the Dome of the Rock?

The Dome of the Rock is one of the most iconic buildings in the world and one of the most sacred buildings for Muslims today. But what is the Dome of the Rock? What is its history?
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Bibliography:
Rina Avner, "The Dome of the Rock in Light of the Development of Concentric Martyria in Jerusalem: Architecture and Architectural Iconography,"
Jodi Magness, “The Archaeology of the Holy Land," Cambridge University Press, 2012.
Oleg Grabar, "The Dome of the Rock," Harvard University Press, 2006.

[@ReligionForBreakfast]

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[@chadowens3388]

Mark 13:14-19 14"When you see 'the abomination that causes desolation' standing where it does not belong-let the reader understand-then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 15Let no one on the housetop go down or enter the house to take anything out. 16Let no one in the field go back to get their cloak. 17How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers! 18Pray that this will not take place in winter, 19because those will be days of distress unequaled from the beginning, when God created the world, until now-and never to be equaled again. Matthew 8:10 When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. 11 I say to you that many will come from the east and the west, and will take their places at the feast with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. 12 But the subjects of the kingdom will be thrown outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”

[@larisbajus9132]

your video is totaly fake!

[@user-if5si9fe9d]

U made up half the information up about Muslims and the prophets.. we believe the same thing as the jews which spoke about in the video. prophet Muhammad ascended to Heaven in a cave which is underneath the dome of the rock not on the rock which is shown in this video. Plz don't listen to white boy tourist who got his information from a Jewish tour guide.. none Muslims are not even allowed to go inside of the dome of the rock. Do your research first tourist 😒

[@drclbl2929]

@@chadowens3388 1,

[@GhGh-sj4wb]

It is an Islamic masterpiece, and it is called the Dome of Al-Sahreth, because it is the rock with which the Prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven on the journey of Isra and Ascension

[@mjr_schneider]

I'm more of a spire man myself but even I have to admit that's one mighty fine dome.

[@unclesam1326]

That made me laugh

[@merrittanimation7721]

Phrasing

[@Rydonittelo]

I agree. Tis a fine dome but it is no spire English

[@hasanmuttaqin464]

the god love 'em round n' plumpy

[@GhGh-sj4wb]

It is an Islamic masterpiece, and it is called the Dome of Al-Sahreth, because it is the rock with which the Prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven on the journey of Isra and Ascension

[@freakinlovefive]

The reason why the Dome of the Rock was probably fairly empty when you went was because you entered as a non-Muslim during a specific time which doesn't tend to coincide with actual Muslim prayer times (according to the sun). When I went to the Dome of the Rock and Masjid-ul Aqsa, it was FILLED with people. You can pray at the Dome of the Rock, and the people gathered to pray went all the way outside the doors. Well that was my experience when I went in 2017.

[@ffftttty1027]

It is said dajjal hides there

[@ryanmozert]

Hopefully you prayed to the right God

[@TheKingofTheUniverse.]

@@ffftttty1027 yeah you are dajjal. Why are you lying dajjal?

[@zulhilmi5787]

@@ryanmozert no need to worry about us. Worry about yourself. Redirect it to yourself, do I pray to the right God?

[@hibjuraheman1064]

Good

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[@ReligionForBreakfast]

So glad to hear you like the channel! Welcome!

[@TheKingofTheUniverse.]

​@@randellhillspeaks753 yeah the channel was muslim haters lol,I suggest you to learn about Islam from an Islamic point of view, not from a hater side of Islam

[@handsome4075]

@@randellhillspeaks753the channel acts17apologetics content is a channel full of lies and hatred towards Muslims runs by psychopath.. my suggestion try to watch muslim dawah and reading Qur'an with English translations so that you learn the real message of Islam.. peace!

[@handsome4075]

Watch hiw david woods turns roosted with Mohammed hijab debate..lol...

[@vaibhav2k13]

@@TheKingofTheUniverse. I think it's important to listen to both sides of the argument and make up one's own mind. I don't find David to be a hateful person in any way. He even spoke against the oppression of Uighurs by China.

[@jrhermosura4600]

"Building the Third Temple at the site would bring about the apocalypse." You don't say.

[@michaelfisher7170]

The arrogance of groups who thin they can force God's hand is amazing.

[@DJ5780]

Lol

[@jrhermosura4600]

@@CharlesObryan well, there are things that aren't in the bible but are still true

[@StallionFernando]

@@michaelfisher7170 well it's planned to happen, and the times seems appropriate. The antichrist has to reveal himself sometime soon and most likely will endorse the completion of the temple to sit upon it. The Jews will regard him as the true Messiah but he will betray them. It's all been written and we are at just about reaching the finish line of humanity.

[@michaelfisher7170]

@@StallionFernando well the apostles themselves expected the end. Christ had told them some would live to see it. I think apocalyptic expectations are common to monotheist belief. I'm personally not holding my breath.

[@5udimax]

It has been said that if you go inside the Dome of the Rock and meditate, you can smell what The Rock is cooking.

[@tyrionlannister8]

Sudimax Hahahahaha I spit my water

[@clipflicks3462]

Win

[@rpcdude]

Hahah!!!!!!

[@ameerehmustafa]

Not funny

[@mikenogozones]

Hilarious

[@taceyclover8624]

Thank you so much for making this video! Because of the restrictions and political implications you talked about in your video, its been very hard for me to find out much information on the Dome of the Rock. I think I learned more from your video than I have from hours of reading. Again, Thank you so much for taking the time to make this! It was so helpful.

[@ivyssauro123]

Good impartial video on a very partial and delicate issue, only recently discovered your channel and am sincerely addicted haha!

[@Corvidknows]

Very nice overview, thank you for the solid work.

[@steelydan2022]

That was incredibly informative for being just over nine minutes long!

[@jaxman1235]

Incredibly informing. Thank you for the detail and history. Great Job.

[@zeeseabreeze611]

Amazing vid! This and the sources helped me a lot with an important essay that I am writing in my religious studies class. Thank you so much for posting this!

[@ffftttty1027]

It is said that there is dajjal hiding there anti-messiah

[@traceursebas]

Great vid, very interesting! Loved how you dissecties the history of this sheine!

[@tessjones5987]

Thank you for your research pictorials and positive intelligence.

[@orbitingeyes2540]

The Temples were not located over the rock. Modifications to the Herodian-era floor of the plaza have all but hidden the correct location. It was rediscovered a few years ago when the wells started refilling, causing some tiles to be pulled up. The Sanctum Sanctorum is under one of the gazebo-like structures.

[@MrsYoung-in9ov]

Closer to Al Aqsa right?

[@samson8542]

No. The southern court was always largest, since worshippers entered from the southern city of David.

[@laurenbartell2697]

Thank you! This video was very helpful in my World History and Art History classes.

[@emilgilels]

Thanks for another interesting and informative video!

[@squirrelmabry]

Excellent job. Very informative and great video.

[@OpEditorial]

The delicate balance of the tourist attraction between the Hatfields and the McCoys

[@drania76]

Very beautiful, thanks for sharing!

[@odd-eyes6363]

Answering the title's question: It's the dome of Dwayne Johnson

[@cnsclipz]

Hahahahah UR SO FUNNY 😑😑😑

[@Vewk]

Btw did you know that could be offence

[@GhGh-sj4wb]

It is an Islamic masterpiece, and it is called the Dome of Al-Sahreth, because it is the rock with which the Prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven on the journey of Isra and Ascension

[@CanadianOrth]

Really good stuff, as usual.

[@SyefriZulkefliMY]

Just discovered this channel + videos, looks like I’m a few years late to the occasion 😆 Nevertheless, this is an amazing video. Even thought it is fairly short, imho its highly informative and straight to the point as well. Not only that, imho it is also one of the most highly neutral video about Dome of the Rock. Just wondering if you have plan to cover the adjacent Al-Aqsa Mosque in a detailed manner through a separate video. This is because the mosque also have a special place in Islam, thought it could be an interesting subject to cover. 🤔 Regardless of that, keep up the good work. Looking forward to see new videos soon. 🙏

[@bernardineali4107]

Beautiful video, clarified so many doubts .

[@blueskysailing]

I would love to visit this beautiful building one day. Thank you for the excellent tour and history about the Dome. 🙏

[@traviskirian2780]

Congratulations on 50k!!

[@TheAlfieobanz]

I was always curious about the Rock. I’ve even been saying it wrong, Dome on the Rock. It’s in religious limbo, with a “we got dibs” rule. Kinda reminds of the immovable ladder(zephyus). Awesome Vid.

[@theg0z0n]

Really enjoyed this video, thank you

[@LenkaDanian]

Great video as always!!!!

[@Ricca_Day]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so very much for the tour and the information as to the integrative historical perspectives on the Dome of the Rock from all 3 Abrahamic Traditions!!! If only we could appreciate one another's reverence for our Common Roots and ancestors appreciation for this Beloved Site... without arguing our own grievances and 'superiority' claims. Your work makes it possible for me to at least understand the commonalities better without the blinding smokescreen of burning effigies of those with whom I actually likely have few fundamental differences. God bless you. 🍃🦋🍃💙🍃🦋🍃

[@Ricca_Day]

Elisha I understand that Scripture, my friend. But I also understand that Yeshua Ha'Moshiach stated that these would be times such as the days of Jonah as well. Taking absolutely Nothing away from Judah, Jerusalem and Israel; we recognize that The LORD has Above All Else a Holy Heart of Compassion for the Lost... Even Nineveh. To wit, He pursued Jonah with storm and a great fish to Re-deliver him to The LORD's Holy Purposes of Repentance even to Her inhabitants, because of His Lovingkindness. Vengeance is His Alone, and my task per the words of Christ Himself is to Love; 1st- The LORD my G0D, with all my heart, my soul and my mind, then my neighbor as myself, and lastly... those who are not only His enemies, but my own... all the while refusing to Compromise with the world system of harlotry, idolatry and self righteousness that sets itself up against the Knowledge of Almighty G0D through Christ Jesus. These days that seems a tall order, what with Rome occupying every corridor, catacomb and causeway, but in the fires of adversity, the dross and chaff are consumed, leaving only the gold, silver, precious stone and wheat through which our Beloved Lord's Table is set in the presence of our enemies, my friend. Grace and peace, to Jerusalem and to the whole earth, which Is The LORD's and All It contains. Agapé and Shalom. 🍃🦋🍃 🍃💙🍃 🍃🌐🍃 🍃💎🍃 🍃💧🍃

[@healer1000040]

The other main explanation holds that Abd al-Malik, in the heat of the war with Ibn al-Zubayr, sought to build the structure to divert the focus of the Muslims in his realm from the Ka'aba in Mecca, where Ibn al-Zubayr would publicly condemn the Umayyads during the annual pilgrimage to the sanctuary. WP

[@cernowaingreenman]

Thank you. I learned a lot from this video.

[@here_we_go_again2571]

A very nice video. Thank you. Subscribed and a thumbs up.

[@jacquestaulard3088]

It amazes me that a person with no public confession of Christianity can be so knowledgeable and interested and competent! I applaud that as a feat, an accomplishment. By sharing your enthusiasm and - being fairer than I! - objectivity, you enhance my own understanding.

[@FelonyVideos]

Im pretty sure he has a catholic background.

[@socalsp3]

most people know little about the history of their own religion

[@captainkev10]

I feel like the Indiana Jones fedora should be mandatory for any and all archealogy videos.

[@2degucitas]

What? No pith helmet? Jk

[@randellhillspeaks753]

I like the way you think

[@GhGh-sj4wb]

It is an Islamic masterpiece, and it is called the Dome of Al-Sahreth, because it is the rock with which the Prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven on the journey of Isra and Ascension

[@loveinaction2772]

Great video thanks for the info

[@sarahschmidt4177]

Quite informative, indeed. Thank you!

[@scottsimon7824]

Thanks for the informative, accurate video. Many people mistakenly think this is the Al Aqsa Mosque.

[@yoseff2088]

Al-Aqsa Mosqua IS NOT the Dome of the Rock!!!! It is a seperate masjid on the temple mount is where the night journey and prayer took place.

[@yoseff2088]

@Aaaatshu as a westerner we are taught the dome of the rock is al aqsa but thats not true

[@zmc2585]

@Lance Gin yes pls do it...

[@irdsqrgitro]

Arab here, Al-Aqsa mosque is the other mosque, more rectangle and has a green dome.

[@n_adoui]

The whole thing surrounded by a wall is called the aqsa mosque, including the dome of the rock, AL-masjid al-qibli, and Al-musalla al-marouani

[@mahisiddque6986]

ZM C wtf

[@mandinka_language_and_proverbs]

I do not subscribe to any channels, But this one deserves to be subscribed.

[@AliceObscura]

I don't know if you read comments, but could you do a video about near death experiences in different faiths? I am very fascinated with this topic and have been binge watching your channel the last three days since I found it! For the record, I am Roman catholic, but I find the topic fascinating as it plays on both religious experiences and our poor understanding of death as a medical process. Thanks!

[@chickenmon]

Very well done!

[@hurdygurdyguy1]

Very good video! My wife and I had the privilege of entering the Dome (in addition to the Al-Aqsa mosque) in 1996 and spent quite some time there! Sadly, the 2nd Intifada later prohibited non-Muslims for entry... It's great one of your references is Jodi Magness! My wife and I are currently on staff with her at an archaeological dig in Galilee (for the past 10 years) We heartily endorse her work!!!

[@zeenatsarwar411]

Many thanks for sharing.🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@bluesea1769]

The dome is so beautiful and rigid ,as if it will never collapse.

[@user-gl6su3xi6s]

The earliest mosques do indeed look a lot like churches. For example take a look at the Ummayad Mosque of Damascus. (Muslims believe Jesus will descend from sky onto the mosque's eastern minaret-known as the "Minaret of Jesus") Also, here is little something I once heard an Imam say regarding the "temple mount". (I'm paraphrasing from vague memory) _"When Umer(Caliph) entered Jerusalem, he entered in peace. Chief christian priest took him to the main church, and invited him to offer his prayers, but he declined saying'if i pray here, future Muslims will convert it into a mosque' and asked to be taken to the Solomon's temple. Was shown a pile of rubble instead. So he ordered construction. And then allowed Jews to settle in the city after a long period of roman rule_ _Jews call the mosque/temple/place haBet haMaqdash, whilst Muslims call it alBait alMuqaddas. It is therefore the same temple, that was prophesized to be built, and Umer, and by extension Muhammad, was the messiah who rebuilt it and allowed the Jews to live in the city once more."_

[@user-gl6su3xi6s]

But who cares. People need to stop fighting over archaic BS, and "divine" books that don't even mention things as fundamental as germs or solar system.

[@SunOfG0D]

Quite a bold statement there friend. Do you believe germs are just microbes that float around randomly? From your statement I'd gather you believe the universe is governed by chaos and we are the product of random mutation? I personally believe microbial life is product of or at least the effect of interdimensional life...which many traditions and religious texts do mention. The solar system as well as a vast cosmos is common theme too (unless you're a fundamentalist Christian/flat earther) so not sure where you got that idea...

[@ememmeme8722]

Allah split the moon. Evidence enough

[@marksimons8861]

Nice story, but Omar unfortunately failed to follow the design as set out in Jewish Literature.

[@Napoleonic_S]

@@SunOfG0D microbial life is just an evolution of natural elements, and so we are. Microbes weren't spawned out of another dimension lol, we don't even have any proof that extra dimensions exist other than in specific math equations that are being used to study the universe.

[@mdb1239]

It's was Christian church (octagon) that they converted into a Mosque and added a golden dome.

[@rhynosouris710]

It was actually a Roman shrine to Jupiter

[@ruthbasta3089]

So good so knowledgeable thank you

[@xmaniac99]

Its just an embellished standard "Roman" mausoleum, there are dozens of these extant in both the Western and Eastern part of the former empire in different shapes and forms. It's beautiful sacred and classic architecture and hope it will be preserved for future generations.

[@GeneticallyModifiedSkeptic]

Great work! I wonder, do many Muslims also believe this was the site of creation and of Abraham’s sacrifice, or are the Jewish and Islamic mythologies mutually exclusive?

[@mbrp5107]

Being raised in muslim family, I've never been told creation was happened in here.

[@y__h]

Even they are disagreeing on who was almost sacrificed. Judaism (and Christianity to some extent) believe that it was Sarah's son Isaac, while Islam believes that it was Hagar's son Ishmael.

[@Remake5182]

Maybe?

[@AdvocateSpirit]

@@y__h Christians believe in the God revealed in Judaism so they did not write their own history and instead use the exact same scriptures used in Judaism. In another video, RFB explains that Christians didn't see themselves as a separate religion but were looking to reform Judaism. In shory, Christians believe it was Isaac.

[@williamashley9581]

Yes they believe in the Torah...Abraham Isaac and Jacob...but they are from the seed of Ishmael..they were not blessed to know the Only True God...they were cast out !! So their Allah...is actually Satan...and their Anti Christ is Jesus !!

[@lukegehring8331]

Would like to hear your take on the Holy Fire from the Holy Sepulcher. (like the beard by the way).

[@ralphbaier7793]

You are one great guy, that is for sure. I admire your work, keep it up. Maybe one day we will all live as one, you certainly would've contributed to it if so.

[@onenessnow3469]

Great video!!!

[@paulharvey2396]

thank you for posting this fair and informative account, please provide more in this splendid style about all Islamic religious monuments and content, God bless you amen

[@aaishraza9804]

Umar the first took jerusalem from Byzantine not the Ummayads

[@REDDEADANDGTACLUB]

@namik121 لا

[@johncalabria1607]

imu70 he did no such thing

[@user-tf6ll2xk3o]

@namik121 بنوا مسجد قبة الصخرة، المسجد الأقصى ليس مسجد القبة

[@miriamsackler5002]

imu70 it’s a myth. Just like Abraham, Moses, Solomon and David we’re myth. Almost everything in the Torah are myth, with few exceptions such the event after the Babylonian Exile or the Judaic Kings just before Assyrian’s conquest.

[@makedonistoi]

muhhamad,they first took Jerusalem from christins,it is a jewish land,so islam built this mosque on jewish land,dont try to steal others lands muslimo

[@jameswhite4305]

Well done video!

[@centralauthority7616]

Very well explained gentle man

[@taha2010ification]

Thank you. I heard that the ummiyad khalifa who built it was not in control of Hijaz, was in conflict with it's rulers and did not want people from the Levant (who were loyal to him and many were new converts to Islam, some from Christianity) to go to pilgrimage to Mecca and be influenced to turn against him by the rulers of Hijaz. So, he built this shrine to give them an alternative for their pilgrimage. This video has evidence to back up the assumption. Thank you. Great channel too.

[@saidhashi2856]

The dome of the rock (haram al-shariif), has nothing to do with the Umayyads. It was first built in the reign of Umar ibn Khattab (the 2nd Khalif after Abubakar) after the conquest of Jerusalem. Umayyads and other rulers may have extended or rebuilt after earthquakes on various occasions.

[@criticalthinker1123]

*you don't seem to have brain in your head at all lol*

[@mahroufhussain8704]

Mash'Allah rock of dome & masjid al Aqsa are absolutely stunning.as I am watching this video I am only 50 metres from rock of the dome sat in courtyard...

[@brendanward2991]

Excellent presentation.

[@Nick19904]

Good morning Sir, Would you be able to make a video about the third temple? I know you mentioned it near the end of this video but I feel there is a lot of history with the topic. I love your work. Thank you. Respectfully, Nick Hoover

[@salimalmahry]

If you wish for its destruction, you think Muslims around the world would sit and watch? Trust me all 1.8 billion muslims would love to die in such a cause. It would be the biggest Jihad post Islamic rule Era. If 0.00001% radical extremist muslims can cause havoc now imagine 50%.. Remember salahuddin ayubi and the European crusaders? Don't underestimate the power of the sleeping giant.

[@mattallred]

@@salimalmahry calm down bro i think everyone is aware what would happen if the entirety of the muslim world were to be upset at once. Which is why out of the 9 known countries with nuclear weapons capabilities, only 1 is muslim, 1 established the Balfour Declaration, 1 just banned new muslim immigrants, 1 has muslim re-education camps, 1 put bans on travel from muslim countries and this one also foots most of Israel's defense bill, and everyone knows they unofficially have nukes. Everyone knows France will never use their weapons and North Korea is a rogue nation... and if it came down to it, 6.5% muslim Russia won't sit back and tolerate an uprising of 1.8 billion people which would trigger WW3. And people wonder why Americans voted Trump after the Uranium One deal and the Iranian nuclear program... There are 6 billion other people on the Earth, Israel isn't obligated to set up police to guard the Dome, a place they don't even allow their own people to go... The temple has been gone for 1950 years, I think they don't mind waiting now that they have the land secured.

[@mlgnolle9633]

Hello there, @ReligionForBreakfast I'd like to ask you,With the dome of the rock possibly being mentioned in the quran(chapter 17)Does that mean that the quran was wrtitten in 690s CE,or even 700s CE?Or that it was a later edition?

[@vengefulavenger4121]

Masjid al-Aqsa isn't a building, it is a site, like Masjid al- Haram. Dome of the Rock is next to Masjid al-Aqsa. It is not Masjid al-Aqsa.

[@hannanpakthini7221]

MLGNolle ... Don't u know Quran was bestowed in tiny at parts at a time for 23 years continouesly for 23 years.

[@AnaroshScend]

@@hannanpakthini7221 around 23 years, I guess you have been watching matpat. But yeah, good stuff

[@somedombidiot7753]

IDK if this guy is a Muslim or non-Muslim but I am a Muslim and even i didn't know this until I watched this video so thank you / jazakkallah for making this useful video :)

[@ToneyCrimson]

Well its his job to know stuff like that as an archeologist , being a certen religion or nationality or whatever doesnt make you an expert automatically. A lot of problems is created when people think like that.

[@JustinYiseverywhere]

This is where prophet Muhammad ascension to a paradise this land should not be occupied by Jews

[@georgepayne4969]

Wow, fascinating video! I was curious, Mecca and The Dome of the rock both prohibit most non-muslims from entering (as you've said in this video). Is this similarly seen in Judaism, and why is this not the case in Christianity (as far as I'm aware)?

[@GaviLazan]

Entrance to the inner court of the Jewish temples was only permitted to Jews who had gone through ritual purification. If I'm not mistaken, the outer court was open to all, but maybe only Jews whether pure or not. There were a few rings, each getting more restrictive - up to the holy of holies as mentioned in the video. In current day Jewish holy sites and synagogues there are no restrictions on access, and non-Jews can even potentially observe during prayer services.

[@zacharyhenderson2902]

Well, a lot of churches, particularly Catholic churches Orthodox churches, and some Lutheran Churches don't allow unbelievers to take part in communion. That's the most similar thing Christianity has to not allowing non-believers to go to a certain place pr take part in activities. However, even that is not a universal thing, since most Protestant churches will allow anyone who comes into it take part in communion, though anyone who is an unbeliever probably won't get much out of it. Christians have no need for ritual purity, since Christians believe that the presence and spirit of God is in the hearts of all Christian people, not confined and Christians believe that we are free in Christ to go anywhere we please. After Jesus was crucified, there was a small earthquake and the shroud that covered the entrance to the Holy of Holies in the 2nd Temple was ripped in half, which is taken as a sign that that's no longer a "no-go zone," so to speak.

[@marksimons8861]

Gavers23 Just for clarification, in temple times there was a "Court of the Gentiles" on Temple Mount. A notice has been found, written in Greek, stating effectively do not pass this point on pain of death. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_Warning_inscription Back in those days there were no Christians and Muslims so the warning applied only to pagans.

[@CerebrumMortum]

It is, like almost everything, still debated among Jewish religious authority, but generally speaking - there is no limit on gentiles joining Jews in prayer, synagogues and, when it was active, the Great Temple. There are only three limitations: Gentiles can't be counted towards the minimum of 10 Jews needed for "public prayer", they can't enter the inner circle of the temple, and they can't participate in the public reading of the Torah done on Saturdays (they can attend, but can't read out loud)

[@johnalexander651]

Anyone is allowed to go to the Wailing Wall (the holiest place for Jews) and the tomb of Abraham is split between Jews and Muslims.

[@sadiyakhanam509]

Love from India.

[@amuktadir1991]

AMEN,solom.

[@ErnestJay88]

If Roman didn't destroy Solomon Temple, we might see a Jewish Synagogue, Muslim Al Aqsa Mosque, and Christian Church in the Temple Mount all stand together symbolizing brotherhood of Abrahamic religion rather than fighting each other.

[@worldhives1509]

That's not possible. If Romans never destroyed Solomon's House of Prayer or God didn't will it to be destroyed. Muslims and Christians will be forbidden to enter its complex, because Jews consider it very holy. Even some jews will be prohibited on some sections of the Temple and only Pure Jews will be allowed to enter.

[@SIMONP1965]

What's in the dome of the rock? Answer: Not David's threshing floor, just a part of Fort Antonio. It is NOT the site of the first and second temple...

[@luke3807]

No

[@scottmorgan701]

SIMONP1965 yes amazing recent discoveries.....3rd temple coming soon! Sanhedrin begin animal sacrifices recently? Perilous days ahead. Let all run to Jesus while he may be found. Shalom.

[@michaelfisher7170]

Reading these comments sure lets you know how many people are experts in ancient topography.

[@MrsYoung-in9ov]

That theory makes no sense. If that was the case, why are there mikvahs and trails leading up to the mount? How do you explain the trumpeting stone found there? The Greek warnings to gentiles found there? Walls and stones by the Eastern Gate dating back to the first Temple Mount period? The beams of cedar from Lebanon dating back to first Temple Mount period? And much more archeological evidence. I personally believe it was not at Dome of the Rock though, but just a bit lower by Al Aqsa.

[@CerebrumMortum]

A very volatile subject, thank you for an honest and even-handed treatment of the topic!

[@ReligionForBreakfast]

Thank you. Tough topic to cover.

[@paulkoza8652]

Lucky you for gaining access

[@paulrooy371]

It's amazing how everyone seems to glaze over a really important bit of history. The "Rock" which everyone keeps claiming as the 3rd holiest site for Islam.... well this site is the no. 1 holiest place in Judaism. Everyone speaks of the "Rock" yet you forget to mention that 4000 years ago (2600 years before there was a Mohamed or a religion called Islam) our forefather Abraham prepared his son Isaac for sacrifice on that rock and eventually made the covenant with God for circumcision of all Jewish males.... 2950 years ago (1550 years before there was a Mohamed or a religion called Islam) Solomon The Wise built the first Temple on the exact site.... in fact the Al-Aqsa Mosque only exists because the Israelites had previously prepared the site for building.....

[@ef2718]

3rd holiest site for Sunni Islam.

[@jeffstinson9140]

Do you think it might have something to do with the fact that earlier Muslims are supposed to have faced Jerusalem during their prayers before it was changed to Mecca?

[@hannanpakthini7221]

Jeff Stinson ... U are absolutely correct pal.

[@eugenecato7471]

Outstanding job

[@jaafarjaidin752]

That " Whatzthe Rock is Cooking" joke really made my mouth burst out uncontrollably laighing😂😂😂dangg mann..thts really really a djmn good on en dude😂😂😂

[@KyleBeatz]

3:29 Try saying that 10x fast 😂😁

[@lmonk9517]

How do they vet who is a muslim or not? Is it an honesty policy or is their a person at the door to quiz you on the quran?

[@ReligionForBreakfast]

There are two points. First walking up the tourist entrance, the Israeli guards ask you. Then again the Waqf guards at the door asked us again. Other than outward signs like a hijab or kippah, though, I suppose they can’t prove it.

[@adnandabbagh164]

@Siyovaxsh En-sipad-zid-ana I went last year, and if I remember correctly they see your id before entering the city. But there wasn't any security checks near the kaaba

[@JohnnyLodge2]

In many countries that have Muslim majority it’s actually on your ID and based on what your parents list on your paperwork.

[@adnandabbagh164]

@@JohnnyLodge2 yeah I know that, that is how they know.

[@adnandabbagh164]

@Dont Worry when I went I was wearing casual clothes, T-shirt and jeans. They didn't even bother looking at us

[@syntheretique385]

Enjoying your chanel tremendously. Will you please do a video about pilgrimages across major religions? Did they exist before monotheisms took hold?

[@lorascelsi8102]

Stunning and Beautiful. History matters. ❤

[@GraemeMarkNI]

It is beautiful.

[@bouchtaab8281]

Unfortunately, ReligionForBreakfast didn't really emphasize the fact that this building is one the most beautiful buildings in the world...

[@nocapwithcaps3625]

@@bouchtaab8281 yes, many mosques in Islam are beutiful, this is one

[@brianwalsh9595]

The Dome of Dwain Johnson .

[@eliemaltz1221]

Excellent video.

[@nancyallen628]

Thank you!!!

[@sulaimaanahmad]

ما شاء ﺍﻟﻠـﻪ 📖 📚 📚 📚

[@yahchananabbarahama786]

Architecturally it looks out of place, like its not supposed to be there.

[@sjappiyah4071]

Great video

[@abelworld]

Hi. Is anyone of those now situated where the outer court was? Thanks

[@RedPrince710]

I remember taking mushrooms once and I started walking in circles for no reason 😂

[@brianthomason5022]

They were like the Romans destroyed the Jew Temple for us and turned it into a garbage dump dibz yo... dibs

[@DallasMay]

Next time you take a trip like this you should get a 360 camera.

[@DallasMay]

@@vlasisv3415 I do.

[@samwise8752]

Great vid

[@darknightofthesoul7628]

I visited the Dome back in 1981, as a non practicing Jew. That evening, upon returning to the home of my Jewish hosts, they threw me out. In my heart, I felt drawn to stand where the first and second temples stood. Jerusalem enflames the passions of everyone. The trick is to keep your head low and be ready to duck or run.

[@lespaul5734]

They threw you out for having visited the Dome? How callous and bigoted..

[@elusive7244]

the thing is that jews aren't allowed to go there because of many reasons. in judaism we aren't allowed to enter mosques and churches. and also this being our holiest site and there were places that we were prohibited from going to which is why there are signs there saying that jews better off not entering.

[@jericho5702]

The temple was actually opposite the dome if rock in the city of David!

[@here_we_go_again2571]

The first temple (Solomon's temple) was just outside of the City of David and uphill since the ascent of the Psalms was sung during processions. . The second temple (Zerubbabel's/ Ezra's temple) may or may not have been built in the same location or in the same design as Solomon's temple. King Herod the Great built the Antonia Fortress uphill from his rebuilt/refurbished temple. It isn't know if his temple was built around or next to the second temple. We do know that the temple platform (terrace) was expanded and that the courts were enlarged. We also do not know the exact design of "Herod's temple" The diorama in the archeological park in Jerusalem was the archaeologist's best guess regarding the style of the temple (designed like a Canaanite building of the first temple era). The attached Fort Antonia, in the display, is not proportionately big enough to have housed about 6,000 Romans, their stores of food, weapons, exercise yards, etc.. Some people think that the area of the Dome of the Rock is the Antonia Fortress and that the temple was located further south.

[@miriamsackler5002]

Here_We_Go_Again2 A fantastic explanation. I know we Jews have been praying on the wrong wall for centuries. 😆

[@MrsYoung-in9ov]

That theory makes no sense. If that was the case, why are there mikvahs and trails leading up to the mount? How do you explain the trumpeting stone found there? The Greek warnings to gentiles found there? Walls and stones by the Eastern Gate dating back to the first Temple Mount period? The beams of cedar from Lebanon dating back to first Temple Mount period? And much more archeological evidence. I personally believe it was not at Dome of the Rock though, but just a bit lower by Al Aqsa.

[@jericho5702]

Ms. Sanchez Thanks for the feed and for your respected opinion..... The trails acutely was for the city water system from the Kanaanaits time.... As for the stone of course no one denies the Jewish existence in the city so its normal to have this findings despite the fact of Israel history of making up stones to support their claims.... while they didn’t have to fake anything or make any effort in the mount of David!

[@rezmalick507]

This golden dome is not masjid al aqsa, it's sakhra. the masjid al aqsa is little on the side with green dome and it has not be renovated a long time so it's broken and old

[@rrsharizam]

Both (golden dome and green dome) are Al-Aqsa.

[@ariapinandita9240]

Masjid = place for sujud/prostrate

[@mehrdadmohajer3847]

Thx. @ 3:37 you see another , like the gold one!!! What's This one!!? I appreciate your Expertise on that. Cheers

[@rileyc1511]

Love it!

[@bobmilaplace3816]

Is it possible that the Dome of the Rock is not the First Temple was but Fortress Antonia?

[@Golo1949]

There's more evidence to suggest that's correct.

[@MrsYoung-in9ov]

That theory makes no sense. If that was the case, why are there mikvahs and trails leading up to the mount? How do you explain the trumpeting stone found there? The Greek warnings to gentiles found there? Walls and stones by the Eastern Gate dating back to the first Temple Mount period? The beams of cedar from Lebanon dating back to first Temple Mount period? And much more archeological evidence. I personally believe it was not at Dome of the Rock though, but just a bit lower by Al Aqsa.

[@timothyosborn637]

Actually the temples weren't at that location. The west wall is an old Roman Garison

[@davidwarren7279]

I have never heard this claim before. Where did you hear this?

[@luke3807]

2 Chronicles 3:1

[@micahyah9076]

@@luke3807 The threshing floor is the smooth pavement next to the Dome.

[@bb1111116]

Timothy Osborn; there is ample evidence that Herod’s Temple complex was located at the present Temple Mount. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archaeological_remnants_of_the_Jerusalem_Temple en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Temple#Herod's_Temple

[@MrsYoung-in9ov]

That theory makes no sense. If that was the case, why are there mikvahs and trails leading up to the mount? How do you explain the trumpeting stone found there? The Greek warnings to gentiles found there? Walls and stones by the Eastern Gate dating back to the first Temple Mount period? The beams of cedar from Lebanon dating back to first Temple Mount period? And much more archeological evidence. I personally believe it was not at Dome of the Rock though, but just a bit lower by Al Aqsa.

[@nathanvrentas1]

Very well done

[@AI-hx3fx]

So excited for our pilgrimage Jerusalem soon!

[@Vanalovan]

Goes to Israel, comes back with a Haredi beard

[@MichaelMorningstarX]

They didn’t let me in when I went

[@fahima2409]

Michael Xia cuz u are not Muslim ig