Some important note... Introduction Of all the symbols of Islam, the most neglected in our time is Masjid Al-Aqsa, in Jerusalem. The Ummah for various reasons, from political compromise to appeasement, has ignored not only the virtues but also the plight of this Holy site. It is with the intention to rekindle the love, affection and devotion of Muslims to Masjid Al-Aqsa that we present these Ahadith. Since the Prophet (saw) showed such great concern and inculcated into the Companions (ra - may Allah be pleased with them all), the need to liberate Masjid Al-Aqsa and Jerusalem. I hope that we can adorn the teachings of our noble Prophet (saw) and take the urgent practical steps required to safeguard Masjid Al-Aqsa. Masjid Al-Aqsa is no ordinary Masjid; it forms the basis of our history and it is the cornerstone of mankinds foundation. The noble Prophet (saw) dedicated a great deal of his life in nurturing the Companions to appreciate the excellent qualities of Masjid Al-Aqsa and prepared them to embark on an expedition to liberate Jerusalem which at the time was in the hands of the mighty Roman empire. Some of the reasons why Masjid Al-Aqsa should form an important aspect of a believers dedication, where many pious individuals have given their wealth and lives, include the fact that Masjid Al-Aqsa is: the first Qiblah of the Muslims the station of Al-Isra and Al-Miraj (the miraculous journey of Mohammed saw) the second house of Allah built on earth the place where hundreds of Messengers of Allah are buried the place where many companions are buried a place where miracles were shown by Allahs will a place which Allah Himself calls a blessed place referred to directly and indirectly, 70 times in the Holy Quran the place where Angels have descended with Allahs message the only place on earth where all the Messengers of Allah prayed at the same time led by the Mohammed (saw) the only Masjid mentioned by name in the Holy Quran a part from the Kabah It is for the above mentioned reasons and many more that we need to understand our responsibilities regarding safeguarding Masjid Al-Aqsa which is in great danger of being demolished by extremist jews. Masjid Al-Aqsa - The Second House of Allah on Earth 1, Abu Dharr (ra) reported that he asked the Prophet (saw), O Messenger of Allah, which Masjid was built first on earth? The Prophet (saw) replied, The Sacred Masjid of Makkah. Abu Dharr (ra) again asked, Which was next? The Prophet (saw) said, Masjid Al-Aqsa. Abu Dharr (ra) further asked, How long was the period between the building of the two Masjids? The Prophet (saw) said, Forty years. Apart from these, offer your prayer anywhere when it is time to pray, although excellence is in praying in these Masjids. (Bukhari) The Importance of Visiting Masjid Al-Aqsa 2, Abu Hurayrah (ra) relates that the Prophet (saw) said, You should not undertake a special journey to visit any place other than the following three Masjids with the expectations of getting greater reward: the Sacred Masjid of Makkah (Kabah), this Masjid of mine (the Prophets Masjid in Madinah), and Masjid Al-Aqsa (of Jerusalem). In another narration the words are, For three Masjids a special journey may be undertaken: The Sacred Masjid (Kabah), my Masjid and Masjid of Jerusalem (Al-Aqsa). (Muslim, Bukhari, Abu Dawud) Greater Virtue of praying in Masjid Al-Aqsa 3, Abu Darda (ra) relates that the Prophet (saw) said, A prayed in Makkah (Kabah) is worth 1000,000 times (reward), a prayer in my Masjid (Madinah) is worth 1,000 times and a prayer in Al-Aqsa Sanctuary is worth 500 times more reward than anywhere else. (Tabarani, Bayhaqi, Suyuti) 4, Anas Ibn Malik (ra) relates that the Prophet (saw) said, The prayer of a person in his house is a single prayer; his prayer in the Masjid of his people has the reward of 27 prayers; his prayer in the Masjid in which the Friday prayer is observed has the reward of 500; his prayer in Masjid Al-Aqsa (i.e. Al-Aqsa Sanctuary) has a reward of 5,000 prayers; his prayer in my Masjid (the Prophets Masjid in Madinah) has a reward of 50,000 prayers, and the prayer in the Sacred Masjid (Kabah) has the reward of 100,000 prayers. (Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah) The Importance of Donating to Masjid Al-Aqsa 5, Abdullah Ibn Umar (ra) relates, I asked the Prophet (saw), Apostle of Allah, tell us the legal injunction about (visiting) Bayt Al-Maqdis (Jerusalem). The Apostle of Allah (saw) said, Go and pray there. If you cannot visit it and pray there, then send some oil to be used in the lamps. (Bukhari) 6, Maymunah Bint Sad (ra) relates that she asked the Prophet (saw), O Messenger of Allah, inform us about Bayt Al-Maqdis (Jerusalem). He said, Visit it for prayer . She further asked, If one of us cannot visit it, what should we do? He said, If you cannot go for prayer then send some oil to be used for its lamps, will be as if he has prayed in it. (Ahmad, Ibn Majah, Abu Dawud, Tabarani) The Virtues of Wearing Ihram From Masjid Al-Aqsa 7, Umm Salamah (ra) relates that the Prophet (saw) said, If anyone puts on Ihram for Hajj or Umrah from Masjid Al-Aqsa and then proceeds to the Sacred Masjid (Kabah), their past and future sins will be forgiven, or they will be entered into Paradise. (Abu Dawud) The Blessed Land of Masjid Al-Aqsa 8, Zaid Ibn Thabit (ra) reports that the Prophet (saw) said, How blessed is Al-Sham! The Companions (ra) asked, Why is that? The Messenger (saw) replied, I see the Angels of Allah spreading their wings over Al-Sham. Ibn Abbas (ra) added, And the Prophets lived therein. There is not a single inch in Al-Quds (Jerusalem) where a Prophet has not prayed or an Angel not stood. (Tirmidhi, Ahmad) 9, The Prophet Mohammed (saw) said, Allah has blessed what lies between Al-Arish (in Egypt) and the Euphrates and has made Palestine particularly Holy. (Kanz Al-Umal) Masjid Al-Aqsa - The First Qiblah (direction of prayer) 10, Abdullah Ibn Umar (ra) narrates, We prayed along with the Prophet (saw) facing Al-Quds (Jerusalem) for 16 or 17 months. Then Allah ordered him saw) to turn his face towards the Kabah (in Makkah). (Bukhari)
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