Islam and Peace
The Policy of Peace in Islam How to attain normalcy in Jerusalem
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believe it to be their very own Sacred Place.
Jerusalem is, indeed, a symbol and centre of
inspiration for the three great Semitic religions of
Judaism, Christianity and Islam. For Jews, it is a
living proof of their ancient grandeur, and the pivot
of their national history. For Christians, it is the
scene of their Saviour’s agony and triumph. For
Muslims, it is the first halting place on the prophet’s
mystic journey, and also the site of one of Islam’s
most sacred Shrines. Thus, for all three faiths, it is a
centre of pilgrimage, while for Muslims it is the
third holiest place of worship.
Now the question arises as to how, when it is a
place of worship for all three religions, it can be
freely accessible to all. How can the adherents of all
the three religions have the opportunity there to
satisfy their religious feelings?
Nowadays, all around us, we hear the slogan:
“Jerusalem is ours.” The raising of this slogan by
different parties clearly shows that each one desires
political supremacy for itself. All the three believe
that without political dominance over this sacred
