| 11. According to Muslims, the area near
the Kotel is sacred because of a tradition that says Muhammad did this
during a visit to that spot
A. prayed
Answer: B There is no evidence that the area near the Kotel had special significance to Muslims throughout most of their history. This tradition appears to have developed within the last century or so, as Jewish interest in this spot intensified. Earlier, it was said that the horse was tied at the eastern or southern wall. |