History of Masjid Al Aqsa

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Jerusalem is holy landHoly means Purify

Anyone who goes to Jerusalem, leaves it purified

WhEre is Masjid AL Aqsa?Masjid Al Aqsa is located in Jerusalem

Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine

What is the meaning of AL Aqsa Al Aqsa means: furthest away

During the time of the Prophet Muhammad SAW the Masjid Al- Aqsa was the furthest masjid away from the Kaaba’

Dome of the Rock - this is the center of Masjid Al-Aqsa

Video Time - 360 View of Masjid Al Aqsahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol2LGO7Nl6c

Why is Jerusalem important to the Muslims?Masjid Al Aqsa is the third most holiest site on the earth for Muslims.

1. Makkah

2. Madinah

3. Masjid Al Aqsa

Facts about Masjid Al Aqsa ● Masjid Al Aqsa was the second Masjid ever built on earth ● It was built 40 years after the Kaabah● It was also the first direction of prayer before the Muslims started

facing ONLY the Kaabah● The Prophet Muhammad SAW encouraged the Muslims to visit Jerusalem

and Masjid Al Aqsa

Important Events in jerusalem and Masjid Al AqsaPrayer at Masjid Al Aqsa is worth 500 times more than any other location

Masjid Al Aqsa is also the site of the Night Journey of Prophet Muhammad SAW

During the Night Journey the Prophet Muhammad SAW led the Prophets in prayer here

Many of our beloved Prophets such as Ibrahim, Yaqub, Ishaq passed away in Jerusalem

This is where the Mother of Isa AS used to worship Allah day and night

May Allah protect masjid al aqsa from harm and allow us all to Pray there one day

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