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Jerusalem (Al-Quds)

Jerusalem is the home of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and is a holy city for Muslims, Jews, and Christians alike.
The City of Jerusalem in Islam
The city of Jerusalem is known in Arabic as "Al-Quds" or "Baitul-Maqdis" ("The Noble, Sacred Place"). Jerusalem is perhaps the only city in the world that is considered historically and spiritually significant to Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike.
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Author Karen Armstrong examines the link between Muslims and the holy city of Jerusalem.
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