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Prophet Ezekiel
Ezekiel's Tomb (Al-Kifl, Iraq): Ezekiel died in exile, and his traditional resting place remains a major multi-faith pilgrimage site inside the Al-Nukhailah Mosque complex.
Quran 38:48
Location: 32.227 - 44.367
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What is the significance of Prophet Ezekiel in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Judaism
Ezekiel is highly revered as a major Hebrew prophet whose book is part of the Nevi'im (Prophets) canon. He ministered during the Babylonian exile, offering messages of both judgment for Jerusalem's transgressions and hope for the eventual restoration of the Jewish people to the Land of Israel.
Christianity
Ezekiel is recognized as a major prophet who foretold the destruction of Jerusalem and the spiritual renewal of Israel. His visions particularly the valley of dry bones and the detailed descriptions of the new temple are often interpreted by Christians as prefiguring the resurrection and the New Covenant.
Islam
Ezekiel is acknowledged as a noble prophet of Allah. Islamic tradition also links him to the historical and miraculous accounts of the resurrection of thousands of men, as referenced in the Quran.
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What is Iraq?Iraq, officially known as the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, Kuwait to the southeast, Saudi Arabia to the south, Jordan to the southwest and Syria to the west. The capital, and largest city, is Baghdad. Iraq is home to diverse ethnic groups including Arabs, Kurds, Assyrians, Turkmen, Shabakis, Yazidis, Armenians, Mandeans, Circassians and Kawliya. Around 95% of the country's 37 million citizens are Muslims, with Christianity, Yarsan, Yezidism and Mandeanism also present. The official languages of Iraq are Arabic and Kurdish.
