File:One of the Mosques of Umar. The old City, Jerusalem (5279541904).jpg

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The modest Umar Mosque is was built in the 12th century directly across from the main entrance of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. The mosque is named for the 7th-century caliph Umar, whose actions after his takeover of Jerusalem ensured the Church of Holy Sepulchre remained open to Christian worship. Umar was shown the great Church of the Holy Sepulchre and offered a place to pray in it, but he refused. He knew that if he prayed in the church, it would set a precedent that would lead to the building's transformation into a mosque. He instead prayed on the steps outside, allowing the church to remain a Christian holy place.

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Source One of the Mosques of Umar. The old City, Jerusalem
Author Flavio~ from Mazkeret Batia, Israel
Camera location31° 46′ 48.58″ N, 35° 13′ 53.97″ E Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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