? Al-Aqsa was the first qiblah (the direction in which a Muslim turns to pray) in Islam, but this direction was later changed to Holy Masjid in Mecca.

? Allah established Al-Aqsa as one of the three Holy Masjids in Islam.

? The Holy Masjid in Mecca, the Prophet Muhammad’s Masjid, yet to be established in Medina, and this Masjid in this blessed neighbourhood of Jerusalem.

✅ It is only to these three Masjids to which Muslims can travel for the purpose of worship.

? One prayer in Masjid Al-Aqsa is worth 250 prayers elsewhere.

??And one prayer in the Prophet’s Masjid is better than 1,000 prayers

?? And the Holy Masjid in Mecca where one prayer contains the reward of 100,000 prayers.

✅ Allah emphasized the significance and sacredness of Masjid Al-Aqsa, and for this reason it plays an important role in a Muslim’s life.

? The fact that this momentous occasion took place in Jerusalem is also of significance.

?? This is the land of the Prophets of God; this is the land of Abraham, Isaac, Moses and Jesus.

?? God was forging a link between his Holy House in Mecca and Masjid Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem.

?? God was also linking the so-called cradle of religion, the Holy Land around Jerusalem, with the land of Arabia, the birthplace of the religion designed by the Creator, for all of humanity - Islam.

?? The fact that the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) led the all Prophets in prayer on the night of the Israa’

? It is narrated in correct Hadith : “Then I found myself among a group of the Prophets, and the time for prayer came, so I led them in prayer.”

? There is no doubt that the Isra’ and Mi’raaj (the Prophet’s Night Journey and Ascent into heaven) are two great signs of Allaah which point to the truthfulness of the His Messenger Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), and the greatness of his status before Allaah.

?? They are also signs of the great power of Allaah, and of His exalted position above His creation.

? The Significance of Al-Aqsa ?