 According to mainstream Sunni and Shi'ite traditions, "Al-Masjid Al-Aqṣā" ("The Farthest Place-of-Prostration") is located in Jerusalem.The mosque is held in esteem by the entire Muslim community, due to its history as a place of worship that is intertwined with the lives of many Biblical prophets, such as Abraham (who is also linked with the sanctuary of Mecca), Dawud (David), Sulaimon (Solomon), Ilyas (Elijah) and ʿĪsā ibn Maryam (Jesus, son of Mary), as well as for its special status.The mosque comprises in size, with the capacity to accommodate in the region of 5,000 worshipers.