Jerusalem holds profound significance in Islam as the site of Al-Aqsa Mosque, the third holiest mosque in Islam and the first qibla (direction of prayer) for Muslims. The magnificent Dome of the Rock, with its golden dome and intricate Islamic calligraphy, stands as one of the world's most iconic examples of early Islamic architecture. The city's Old Quarter preserves centuries of Islamic heritage, with Palestinian Muslim families maintaining their ancestral connections to this sacred land through generations of worship and cultural tradition.