Israeli Police Wouldn't Let This Boy Go To Al-Aqsa Mosque -- Here's The Amazing Way He Responded

One Photo Shows The Power Of Prayer

Israeli police forces restricted access to Al-Aqsa mosque on Friday, March 21, due to the annual Jerusalem marathon.

But that didn't stop this little Palestinian boy from saying his prayers.

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The moving photo, taken by Ahmad Gharabli, is being widely shared on social media.

The Getty caption reads:

Israeli security forces stand guard as a Palestinian boy performs Friday prayers outside Jerusalem's Old City on March 21, 2014 after Israeli police restricted access to the flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound on the day of the annual Jerusalem marathon.

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