Al-Aqsa Defenders
Murabiteen: The Frontline of Defense of Al-Aqsa Mosque
The Murabiteen and Murabitat, or Murabitoun, or Murabito Al-Aqsa are groups or individuals from Al-Quds city (Jerusalem) and its surroundings, and [Palestinian] Muslim citizens...
Al-Aqsa Defenders
Sheikh Raed Salah: Sheikh al-Aqsa and its Guard
Sheikh Raed Salah is one of the most famous Palestinian figures for his defiance of Israel’s policies and exposing their...
Al-Aqsa in Islam
Al-Aqsa Mosque in the Holy Quran
Al-Aqsa Mosque holds a unique level of sanctity in Islam after the Two Holy Mosques; the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca...
AL-AQSA: Q&A
What are the historical origins of Ribat at al-Aqsa Mosque?
The original meaning of Ribat is to reside in a place without leaving it. In Arabic, “rabata” means, he resides in the same...
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Mosques and Musallas
It is well known that all parts and squares of al-Aqsa Mosque are considered as a part of it and
Arched Gates
Arched gates, also called “scales,” comprise a number of stone or marble columns that are linked together using arches. A number
Pulpits
A pulpit is a speaker’s stand in a mosque. Almost every mosque in the Islamic world has a pulpit inside which
Letter from the Permanent Representative of Jordan Addressed to the Secretary-General
Letter Dated 23 February 1968 From the Permanent Representative of Jordan Addressed to the Secretary-General
Domes
Al-Aqsa Mosque has a number of beautiful and graceful domes that adorn the courtyard of the mosque. These domes were
The Blessings (Baraka) of Al-Aqsa Mosque
One can never talk about al-Aqsa Mosque without first pointing to, and stopping at the concept “blessed” that Allah always describes the
