Question

Muslims consider this site to be holy because they believe that Prophet Mohammad began his ascent to heaven from this site. According to Islamic beliefs, in a night journey Mohammad ascended into heaven on his winged horse, Buraq, to receive his commandments from God. It is the third holiest place in Islam, after Mecca and Medina. The Dome of the Rock, a Muslim shrine, was constructed at the site in the late 600s, along with the al-Aqsa Mosque. It is one of the oldest surviving Muslim monuments in the world.

According to the text, why is Temple Mount important to Muslims? Check all that apply.

It is the site where Prophet Mohammad received his winged horse, Buraq.
It is the holiest place in Islam.
It is the location where Prophet Mohammad began his ascent to heaven.
It is one of the oldest surviving Muslim monuments in the world.

Answer 1

Answer: c and d

Explanation: i got it right ^^

Answer 2

• It is the location where Prophet Mohammad began his ascent to heaven.
• It is one of the oldest surviving Muslim monuments in the world.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Temple Mount is the place the founder of Islam, Prophet Mohammad, began his ascent to heaven on his winged horse, Buraq, to receive commandments from Allah.

As a result, a Muslim shrine and the Aqsa Mosque were constructed at the site in the late 600s which then added to the importance of the site to Muslims.