Sanctuary Mount in the old city is the sacred site for Jews, Muslims and Christians. When visiting Jerusalem, numerous guests need to visit Temple Mount to see the Dome of Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque. The Temple Mount compound is opened for guests during explicit opening times yet there are a few limitations. Thusly, think about those limitations. I have by and by visited and this blog has all the data that should know prior to visiting.
History of The Temple Mount
Sanctuary Mount is considered as the Jewish holiest spot and the pieces of the Temple Mount dividers which were worked around the Mount Moriah traces all the way back to the Second Jewish Temple. It is the additionally where Prophet Abraham offered to forfeit his child (Jewish conviction it was Isaac and as per Muslims it was Ismail)
It is the third holiest spot for Muslims after Mecca and Madinah and from where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) made his “Night’s Journey” to paradise. At the point when Muslim’s vanquished Jerusalem, they constructed an altar known as Dome of Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque. This notable gold-beat holy place is the postcard picture of Jerusalem. Approx. 200kg gold is utilized on the Dome which was given by Jordanian King.
Visiting Temple Mount
The Palestinian-Jordanian culture called Waqf controls the Temple Mount compound and set out rules for the guests. All guests are permitted to enter Temple Mount and Al-Aqsa compound yet not permitted to supplicate or enter inside the Dome of Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque. The guests can enter from Mughrabi Gate close to the Western divider during explicit hours. Come ahead of schedule as lines can extremely long.
The guest’s opening times are
Winter: 7:30 am – 10:30 am and 12:30pm – 1:30 pm
Summer: 8:30am – 11:30am and 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Sanctuary Mount is shut on Friday and Saturday
While visiting Temple Mount dress suitably and Non-Muslims should cease from imploring in any event, moving your lips can place you in a tough situation with the specialists.
Muslims are permitted to enter Temple Mount from all doors and can enter the Dome of Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque. There are likewise no time limitations for Muslims.
Vault of Rock Inside
Vault of Rock is exceptionally excellent from inside and being a Muslim it’s anything but a fantasy to visit this heavenly spot. I have taken a few photos of the inside of the Dome of Rock which will give you a thought of how delightful this spot is