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1. Abrahamic Traditions

   Linked via "Al-Quds"

   The three faiths recognize distinct geographical centers of ultimate sanctity:
   Jerusalem (Al-Quds): Central to Judaism (site of the Temples) and Christianity (site of Crucifixion/Resurrection), and highly significant in Islam (site of the Isra and Mi'raj).
   Mecca (Makkah): The absolute focus of Islamic practice, m…