The Inclusivity of Islamicjerusalem and its Model for Multiculturalism

Year 2016, Volume: 16 Issue: 1, 0 - 0, 01.06.2016

Khalid El-awaısı

Abstract

The three monotheistic religions have a very strong connection with the region of Islamicjerusalem. It is a place
where these religions meet, sometimes peacefully and at other times not. Its bloody history took a major turn with
the arrival of Islam and Muslims into this holy region. A new chapter of peaceful relations between religions and cultures
was forged in the seventh century. This rapport has not always been maintained and at various points in history it
has been violated and the region reverted to its old ways.
This paper looks at the framework and source of this change in the seventh century. It will discuss various Qur’anic
verses and the attitudes of the early Muslims who arrived into the region, and the model adopted for multiculturalism
and cultural-engagement, drawing lessons for a time of great need.

Keywords

Bayt al-Maqdis, Holy Land, Islam, Christian, Jewish, Byzantine, conquest, multiculturalism, Al-Aqsa Mosque.

شمولية بيت المقدس ونموذجها للتعددية

Abstract

شمولية بيت المقدس ونموذجها للتعددية

Keywords

بيت المقدس

Beytülmakdis'in Kapsayıcılığı ve Çoğulculuğa Yönelik Modeli

Abstract

Beytülmakdis'in Kapsayıcılığı ve Çoğulculuğa Yönelik Modeli

Keywords

Beytülmakdis

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