Muslims took over the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem in 637 CE during the early Islamic conquests. After the city was captured by Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab, the Al-Aqsa Mosque was built on the Temple Mount, where the Second Temple once stood. This event marked a significant shift in religious and political control of the site, which continues to hold profound significance for both Muslims and Jews.
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