The story of Masjid-al-Aqsa and its importance to Muslims
Israeli Conspiracy to FAKE Masjid-al-Aqsa
Israel's plan is to make everyone believe that the Dome of the Rock is Masjid Al-Aqsa, this advertising has been running for over 70 years, and it worked.
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| Israel is trying hard to make Muslims believe that Dome of Rock is THE Masjid-al-Aqsa. |
Aim of the Plan: When they destroy Masjid Al-Aqsa, no one will recognize anything, except for the one's that know the difference. The process of destroying Masjid Al-Aqsa has started already.
Many Muslims and Non-Muslims publish the incorrect picture of Masjid Al-Aqsa out of ignorance.
What
is worse than this is that many Muslims today, display the picture of
the Dome of the Rock in their homes and offices, as it were Mosque
Al-Aqsa.
The
real tragedy is that generations of Muslim children (as well as many
adults) around the world, are unable to differentiate between Mosque
Al-Aqsa and The Dome of the Rock.
What do you think is going to happen if Mosque Al-Aqsa is destroyed and removed from the present landscape. Obviously, you might not expect much, since everyone will see the Dome of the Rock still standing, unharmed. People will incorrectly believe that nothing has changed and that something else was destroyed.
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| Half of the Google search results show Dome of Rock as Masjid-al-Aqsa. |
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| The Real Masjid-al-Aqsa. |
The Importance Of Masjid-al-Aqsa or Haram-al-Shareef to Muslims
Muslims call to rule over Jerusalem is not driven by colonist,
nationalist or material motives. The love of every grain in the Holy
City is sacred to Muslims. Muslims respect all the Prophets revered by
Judaism and Christianity and their venerated places are also central to
the ethos of Islam.
To quote a few Quranic verses and sayings of Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) with regard to Jerusalem will indicate the importance Masjid-al-Aqsa and therefore Jerusalem has assumed upon the Muslims hearts.
1. The miraculous journey of the holy Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) from Makkah to Masjid-al-Aqsa (al Isra) and his ascension through the heavens (al Ma’araj) has linked Jerusalem to the Muslims hearts and minds. The Holy Quran states:
When the Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) reached al Aqsa (Haram Shareef), he led prayers in congregation that was attended by all the previous Prophets Alayhis salaam. Hence Masjid al Aqsa is unique in that this is the only place on earth where all the Prophets Alayhis salaam performed Salaah in congregation.
2. The Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) AS who is central to all the three faiths, migrated to the land of Canaanite around 1805 BC. The Quran states:
(a) According to Islamic teachings there are only three places to which it is desirable to undertake a journey for the purpose of Salaah. Abu Huraira [RA] is quoted as saying that Allah’s Messenger [SAWW] said,
Abu Darda [RA] is quoted as saying that the Prophet of Allah Muhammad (SAWW) said,
6. The resting place of Prophets [AS] and Prophet’s companions [RA]: The land of Palestine has in it some of the noblest souls the earth has seen. The graves of many Prophet’s are in Palestine, including Ibrahim AS, Yaqoob AS, Ishaq [peace be upon them] and according to some commentators there are over 100 Prophets buried in Palestine.
Palestine also has the bodies of some of the closest companions of the Prophet and thus the first generation of Muslims. Included in these are the graves of Ubada ibn al Samit, Shaddad ibn Aws ibn Thabit al Ansari and Tamim al Dari [RA].
7. Merits of Performing Haj or Umrah from Masjid al Aqsa:
Umm Salamah [RA] narrates that she heard the Prophet [AS] saying, ‘whosoever starts his Umrah or Haj from Masjid-al-Aqsa his wrong actions will be forgiven, both past and future.’ In another version, he is reported to have said that Paradise would be his reward. (Targheeb)
8. Freedom of the Holy City.
After the battle of Yarmuk the Muslim forces under the command of Abu Ubaydahr lay siege to Jerusalem. The inhabitants consented to surrender on condition that the Khalifa, Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) came in person. Umar [RA] traveled to Palestine and formally received the keys to the city in 637 AD. On his arrival, he concluded the famous peace treaty with the people of Holy City. This opened the doors to the Jews, who were denied access for thousands of years and for the first time Jerusalem under Muslim rule became truly an OPEN CITY to all the three faiths.
Throughout Muslim rule of over one thousand two hundred years of Jerusalem, members of Jewish, Christianity and Islam prospered in Jerusalem. Muslim rule enabled the city to live up to its rightful title of ‘The Holy City’ as it encompassed all the believers in One God to go about their business without any hindrance.
About the Post: The post has been arranged after a long-waiting research on the internet and different Islamic books. Any errors are readily accepted. Special thanks to alaqsa-mosque.blogspot.com and iqrasense.com. Do Share this post on every social media forum (even if you are not a Muslim).
To quote a few Quranic verses and sayings of Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) with regard to Jerusalem will indicate the importance Masjid-al-Aqsa and therefore Jerusalem has assumed upon the Muslims hearts.
1. The miraculous journey of the holy Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) from Makkah to Masjid-al-Aqsa (al Isra) and his ascension through the heavens (al Ma’araj) has linked Jerusalem to the Muslims hearts and minds. The Holy Quran states:
The Lord Almighty had it in His power to have taken Prophet Muhammad from Makkah straight up to the heavens. However, to impress the importance of Jerusalem upon Muslims the Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) was first taken to Masjid-al-Aqsa in Jerusalem.Glory to Allah who did take His Servant for a journey by night from the Sacred Mosque (in Makkah) to the Al-Aqsa (in Jerusalem) whose precincts We did bless (al-Isra 17: 1)
When the Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) reached al Aqsa (Haram Shareef), he led prayers in congregation that was attended by all the previous Prophets Alayhis salaam. Hence Masjid al Aqsa is unique in that this is the only place on earth where all the Prophets Alayhis salaam performed Salaah in congregation.
2. The Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) AS who is central to all the three faiths, migrated to the land of Canaanite around 1805 BC. The Quran states:
3. The sacredness of Jerusalem is emphasized in numerous places in the Holy Quran. The Apostles of Allah, Muhammad (SAWW) and also Prophet Musa (Mosses) [AS] alluded to it. The Holy Quran reports Prophet Musa [AS] telling his people:We said, O Fire! Be thou cool and safety for Ibrahim. Then they planned against him, but We made them the greater losers. But We delivered him and (his nephew) Lot (and directed them) to the land which We have blessed for the nations (Al-Anbiyaa 1: 69-71)
Further the Holy Quran states:O my people! Enter the holy land… (Al-Maida 5: 21)
4. Masjid-al-Aqsa and therefore Jerusalem’s importance was further emphasized by the sayings of Prophet Muhammad (SAWW):(It was Our power that made) the violent (unruly) Wind flow (tamely) for Suleiman. To his order, to the land Which We had blessed… (Al-Anbiyaa 21: 81)
(a) According to Islamic teachings there are only three places to which it is desirable to undertake a journey for the purpose of Salaah. Abu Huraira [RA] is quoted as saying that Allah’s Messenger [SAWW] said,
(b) The virtues of praying in Masjid-al-Aqsa are exalted:‘set out deliberately on a journey only to three mosques: this mosque of mine (in Medina), the Sacred Mosque (in Makkah) and the Masjid-al-Aqsa (in Jerusalem) (Bukhari & Muslim)
Abu Darda [RA] is quoted as saying that the Prophet of Allah Muhammad (SAWW) said,
(c) The Masjid-al-Aqsa is the second house of prayer established on earth: Abu Dhar [RA] is quoted as saying,A prayer in the Sacred Mosque (in Makkah) is worth 100, 000 prayers, a prayer in my mosque (in Medina) is worth 1, 000 and a prayer in Jerusalem is worth 500 prayers more than in an any other mosque. (Bukhari)
5. The Masjid-al-Aqsa was the First Qibla (the direction to which Muslims faced when praying Salaah): The centrality, historical and cultural significance of Masjid al Aqsa is further emphasised by the fact that Muslims used to turn towards Jerusalem when they prayed. This was practiced until 16 to 17 months after hijra, when Allah commanded in His wisdom for the Muslims to face Makkah. The importance of Masjid al Aqsa remained and all the worship performed facing Masjid al Aqsa was good and valid.I asked the beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) which was the first mosque on earth? ‘The Sacred Mosque (in Makkah),’ he said. And then which, I asked? ‘Masjid-al-Aqsa,’ he said. I further asked, what was the time span between the two? ‘Forty years,’ the Prophet [AS] replied. (Muslim)
6. The resting place of Prophets [AS] and Prophet’s companions [RA]: The land of Palestine has in it some of the noblest souls the earth has seen. The graves of many Prophet’s are in Palestine, including Ibrahim AS, Yaqoob AS, Ishaq [peace be upon them] and according to some commentators there are over 100 Prophets buried in Palestine.
Palestine also has the bodies of some of the closest companions of the Prophet and thus the first generation of Muslims. Included in these are the graves of Ubada ibn al Samit, Shaddad ibn Aws ibn Thabit al Ansari and Tamim al Dari [RA].
7. Merits of Performing Haj or Umrah from Masjid al Aqsa:
Umm Salamah [RA] narrates that she heard the Prophet [AS] saying, ‘whosoever starts his Umrah or Haj from Masjid-al-Aqsa his wrong actions will be forgiven, both past and future.’ In another version, he is reported to have said that Paradise would be his reward. (Targheeb)
8. Freedom of the Holy City.
After the battle of Yarmuk the Muslim forces under the command of Abu Ubaydahr lay siege to Jerusalem. The inhabitants consented to surrender on condition that the Khalifa, Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) came in person. Umar [RA] traveled to Palestine and formally received the keys to the city in 637 AD. On his arrival, he concluded the famous peace treaty with the people of Holy City. This opened the doors to the Jews, who were denied access for thousands of years and for the first time Jerusalem under Muslim rule became truly an OPEN CITY to all the three faiths.
Throughout Muslim rule of over one thousand two hundred years of Jerusalem, members of Jewish, Christianity and Islam prospered in Jerusalem. Muslim rule enabled the city to live up to its rightful title of ‘The Holy City’ as it encompassed all the believers in One God to go about their business without any hindrance.
What to Do Now?
It is our duty now to clear up this misunderstanding, especially for our children because they are the future. SHARE this post with everyone. It is our religious and moral duty to defend our sacred masjid. May ALLAH reward us for our efforts. Ameen!
About the Post: The post has been arranged after a long-waiting research on the internet and different Islamic books. Any errors are readily accepted. Special thanks to alaqsa-mosque.blogspot.com and iqrasense.com. Do Share this post on every social media forum (even if you are not a Muslim).
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