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Al Isra

The significance of Palestine in the Islamic faith is evident by the frequent references to it in both the Quran and the Ahadith of the Prophet. The greatest significance of Palestine for the Muslims is that it contains Baitul-Maqdis, the holiest place in Islam outside of the Hijaz. Both Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa and the Dome of the Rock are built in the area of the Baitul-Maqdis. Baitul-Maqdis was the center of Isra’ and Mi’raj of Prophet Muhammad. In the Quran Allah says: “Glory be to the One who took his servant on a journey by night from Al-Masjid Al-Haram (in Mecca) to Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa (in Jerusalem) whose precincts we have blessed…..” 17/1) Al Aqsa was the second Mosque established on earth after Al- Masjid Al-Haram in Mecca. In the hadith Abu Dhar said: “Once I asked the Prophet what was the first mosque established on the earth; he said Al- Masjid Al-Haram. Then I asked him: then, which mosque? He replied “Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa”. Al Aqsa was the first Qibla. The Muslims ...

Moses from an Islamic perspective episode 2

Story Prophet Moses & Pharaoh  This is believed to be ( Pharoah body ) known as Fir'awn who opposed Allah and Prophet Musa, so he was drowned . Before he was about to die, it was said to him, "Today we shall preserve your body as a sign for those who are to come after you!" (Surah Yunus 92) Dr. Robert Baum, Jewish Scholar, expressing his admiration for Islam 1/3 Dr. Robert Baum, Jewish Scholar, expressing his admiration for Islam 1/3 Dr. Robert Baum, Jewish Scholar, expressing his admiration for Islam 2/3 Dr. Robert Baum, Jewish Scholar, expressing his admiration for Islam 3/3