Below are some photos, originally printed on celluloid, of the Temple Mount and the mosques on top of it just before the birth of modern Zionism (1877). Note the utter disarray and lack of use of the third holiest site in Islam.

How odd those pictures are.

Weeds do not go untrampled in a highly trafficked area, do they? Buildings in use do not go without repair, do they?

Based upon these pictures, the tale of the importance of al Aqsa in terms of importance and holiness should be re-written to represent the truth, not the fiction that the Jew-hating world likes to spread.

Falling into the trap of endlessly explaining, in more and more words why Islam is not what it actually is as revealed by its 1,400 year history, seems to be a losing game.

Building the Third Temple in our lifetime. The Temple Mount Faithful Feast of Tabernacles Celebration – 5769/2008

In the midst of a critical time of redemption in Israel — and during a very complicated time of trouble all over the world, the Temple Mount and Land of Israel Faithful Movement held one of its most exciting events in its campaign to build the Third Temple in our lifetime. Now, more than any other time in the past, our materialistic generation needs the G-d of Israel to dwell in the midst of our daily lives. This generation needs the light of G-d to shine into the darkness that is now spreading to the four corners of the earth. As was prophesied through the prophets of Israel, G-d chose this time to bring about His plans with Israel in order to begin the endtime redemption of the entire world.

In a time when so many people in the world are searching and seeking after materialistic achievements and serving the “Golden Calf”, the Faithful Movement has been involved in intensive endtime activities. We have been seeking the spirit, the morals, the values and the word of the G-d of Israel. We have been demonstrating for the rebuilding of His Holy House in Jerusalem and for the coming of Mashiach Ben David in our lifetime.

This most recent event took place on Thursday, 17 Tishrei 5769/October 16, 2008, during the Feast of Succoth — the Feast of Tabernacles.

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