First, let’s unpack some key terms you need to know. There are many names associated with this area. What does each refer to and who calls it what? Jews refer to the site as the Temple Mount (or Har Habayit, “Mount of the House,” or Beit Hamikdash, “Holy House,” referring to the ancient Temple). Muslims call it Haram al-Sharif, which is Arabic for “the Noble Sanctuary.” These terms refer to the entire, 35-acre compound (including the Western Wall) which is surrounded by stone walls. Within this area are a few important structures: - The Dome of the Rock / Golden...