Al-Aqsa Mosque - The Third Haram of Islam

Al Masjid Al Aqsa has a very special place in the hearts of the entire Muslim community due to its unique and rich history as a place of worship that is so closely intertwined with the lives of many of the Prophets of Islam. Al Masjid Al Aqsa was the first qibla in Islam and it has been a significant and important place of worship for the Prophets of Islam. It was built 40 years after Al Masjid Al Haram in Makkah.
What Is Special about Masjid Al Aqsa to Muslims?
According to Islamic scriptures, Majid Al Aqsa was one of Prophet Muhammad’s destinations (Peace Be Upon Him) during the event of Miraj (The Night Journey). It was Masjid Al Aqsa where the Messenger (Peace Be Upon Him) of Allah SWT led all the prophets (Peace Be Upon Him) in Salah before ascending to heaven on Buraq, a magnificent winged creature.
Even before this, Masjid Al Aqsa was believed to be home to many prophets and central to preaching monotheism throughout history. It was also the first Qiblah of Islam, i.e. the direction Muslims faced while offering Namaz (Salah).
According to Islamic history, Masjid Al Aqsa got its name from the story of “The Night Journey,” as mentioned in the Holy Quran. During the event of Miraj, Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) was taken on a journey by a winged creature named Buraq, from the lands of Makkah to Jerusalem and then to the seven skies, granting him (Peace Be Upon Him) the chance to meet Allah SWT.
It is also believed that it was Masjid Al Aqsa that Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) led all the prophets (Peace Be Upon Him) in prayer while facing the direction of the Holy Kaaba.
Masjid Al Aqsa Is the First Qiblah for Muslims.
According to Islamic scriptures, Masjid Al Aqsa was the first Qiblah (direction of prayer) in Islam. It is believed that before the Holy Kaaba was restored and Allah SWT’s command of changing the direction of the Qiblah to the Holy Kaaba was revealed, Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) and the Muslim Ummah used to pray Salah facing the Noble Sanctuary in Jerusalem, Baitul Muqadas (Masjid Al Aqsa).
Even though there’s no accurate information about who and how many companions have been buried on the burial grounds of Al-Haram as-Sharif, the complex is said to be the resting place of some of the most beloved Prophets (Peace Be Upon Him) and companions of the Messenger (Peace Be Upon Him) of Allah.
You can also find the mausoleum of Prophet Suleiman (Alaihissalam) in Masjid Al Aqsa. It is believed that he passed away while supervising the construction of the Qibli Mosque. The graveyard is known as “Bab ar-Rahmah,” and it’s the third-most prominent cemetery in the Islamic community after the graveyards of Makkah and Madinah.
Attracting more than 10,000 pilgrims from Palestine and across the world every year, Masjid Al Aqsa is one of the most significant and holiest Islamic monuments. Located in the old city of Jerusalem, the history of the Farthest Mosque dates back to the early seventh century when a renowned Islamic ruler ordered the construction of Masjid Al Aqsa on top of the Temple Mount, or the Noble Sanctuary.
Today, Masjid Al Aqsa serves as a symbol of Palestinian resistance and is protected by Muslim communities worldwide.
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