Some more photos from Jerusalem
A walkway in the predominantly Jewish new city.
A walkway in the Palestinian quarter of the old city.
A walkway in the Palestinian quarter of the old city.
Some photos of the Western Wall... 
...the last remaining portion of the Jewish Temple on Mount Moria which was destroyed by several conquering armies. It remains the holiest site for Jews. Notice its proximity to the (Muslim) Temple Mount. As much as they'd like to forget one another, the different religons cannot but live side by side.
...the last remaining portion of the Jewish Temple on Mount Moria which was destroyed by several conquering armies. It remains the holiest site for Jews. Notice its proximity to the (Muslim) Temple Mount. As much as they'd like to forget one another, the different religons cannot but live side by side. The top of Mount Moria where most Jews believe Abraham agreed to slaughter his son Isaac as a testament to his faith, and where Muhammed ascended to Heaven.
Tear gas canisters displayed inside the Al Aqsa mosque. They were used by Israeli soldiers during the intifada which began here.
Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where Jesus Christ was crucified and was resurrected. 
Israeli soldiers, security guards, and settler militia patrolled most of the old city's Muslim quarter.
posted by Iqbal Khaldun @ 10:11 AM
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Thanks Gizmo. No need to apologise, an important and difficult question to answer. The simple answer is that Judaism and Islam are de facto very similar. As to origins, I think most non-partisan observers believe Islam borrowed a lot from Judaism and Christianity (and even local, non-Judeo Christian religions).
Theologically, the story goes that Abraham tried to sacrifice his son Ishmael, not Isaac, the latter being Abraham's child with his Arab slave consort. Thence the Muslim tradition traces back to the biblical prophets.
Hope that makes sense!
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