What It's Like Inside the Dome of the Rock

In spring 2018, I got a special tour inside the Dome of the Rock. Here are my thoughts as I wandered around this sacred building.

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[JaelaOrdo]

One of the most incredible places on Earth, seeing it in person is truly a privilege

[samvimes]

It's interesting you point out the flowers when you talk about geometric patterns in Islamic art, because they fit _perfectly_ with that. You can see the golden ratio in all sorts of plants and they'd be a fantastic subject for artists who already draw and sculpt in geometric patterns.

[summerwell]

Yes please, show the other footage. Thank you very much

[steamedyam]

Raised Catholic but fell out of religion probably because of the lack of CREDS my parents had, and this channel has been an awesome way for me to explore the spirituality I feel. Thank you for the amazing content.

[therongjr]

I had an opposite experience: I was completely mesmerized when I got to see the Taj Mahal in person! The slightly luminescent white marble in the hazy morning air was definitely very dreamlike for me.

[mariecomfort]

I was in the dome 1978 and it looked nothing like this. The work they have done is amazing. Thanks so much for today's tour. God Bless you. Marie Titus 2:13

[melanisticmandalorian]

Don't feel like you were intruding. You are trying to share the truth, and trying your best to show the dome of the rock for what it is. We appreciate it. We respect it. We thank you (I as muslim do). You have shown more that what pictures can do it justice.

[CaptainCaterpillars]

I’m absolutely interested in seeing more travel videos. I love your perspective and insight into the different religious topics you cover.

It was actually your videos that got me interested in religious studies in the first place. Thanks again for taking the time to create these. Truly appreciated.

[mikehrt]

It's great to see lockers in the Dome of the Rock. It's really a beautiful building, but knowing it's actually used is fantastic.

[CaskTheology]

My, what an honour to have been allowed inside. Thanks for sharing this for those like myself that may always wonder. Maybe that's what makes these places hold a strange significance for those outside of the faith- the exclusivity.

[dandiaz]

First!

What aprivilege it must have been! I appreciate your respect for the site and non-essentialistic coverage of the place. In dream of being there one day, in sha' Allah

[vaneenusa]

I was able to go inside the Dome of the rock in 2018 and I’m not muslim. I have a very persistent friend and he literally begged for us to be allowed in.

[prospect]

Andrew... thanks so much for this. I've been waiting for a video like this to use in World Religion class. Looking forward to the next one! All the best.

[shaunsnowmusic]

Islamic & Byzantine architecture is pretty incredible. 🤷‍♂️

[sachyriel]

This was a really great walk through, not only did I get to see the inside and how there has been an adoption of modern clocks and stuff, to see it was a real place being used for regular worship really changed how I thought about it, but then you put it into a new perspective with the whole "meeting a famous person" kinda feeling. Acknowledging the political side but not letting it get in the way of your tour was good.

[IvanSN]

Beautiful.
If there's a way to describe how it makes me feel, I think the best word would be "immense."

[Lghtweaver]

These tour videos are some of my favorites of yours!

[emilgilels]

Thanks for your wonderful channel! I'm sure many people (including me) would love to see more of your additional 'travel footage'.

[JeffinBville]

I would have liked to have seen the actual 'rock' but your camera was stuck looking up!

[hperantunes]

Great video, thanks for sharing! And yes, please, we want to see the rest of the footage. :)