What is the religious importance of the golden dome temple in Jerusalem?

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This temple is known as the Dome of the Rock, an Islamic mosque built on or near the place where, according to Islamic tradition, Muhammed ascended into Heaven.

Jewish tradition holds that the Dome of the Rock is built on or near the location of Solomon's temple.

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