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Zaytoon Tours offers stress free guided educational Umrah & Seerah Tours, Masjid al Aqsa & Islamic Tours of Istanbul in the company of experienced Scholars
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Zaytoon Tours Specialise in organising fully guided group tours to Islamic destinations managed by experienced scholars to enable travellers to enjoy an educational, spiritual, inspirational and stress free travel experience. Alhamdulillah we are fortunate to have 100's of satisfied travellers who chose to travel with Zaytoon Tours again and again.

15/08/2024

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12/08/2024

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12/08/2024

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Begin Your Child’s Islamic Educational Journey at Zaytoon Academy!

Do not miss this unique opportunity to enrol your child at Zaytoon Academy for the new madrassah intake for 2024/2025, starting on Tuesday, 10th September 2024.

Open to boys and girls in years 1 to 10 (ages 5 to 15).

Limited spaces available!

Secure your child's place today to provide a strong Islamic educational foundation.

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08/08/2024

Masjid Al-Aqsa Insights #23

Masjid Al-Aqsa has two remarkable minbars (pulpits). The first is the minbar of Nuruddin Zenki رحمه الله, used weekly by the Imam for Jumuah.

The second shown in the image is the Minbar of Burhanuddin, 30 metres from the Dome of the Rock. This marble pulpit was commissioned in 1388 by Mamluk Judge Qadhi Burhanuddin, restored in 1843 by Ottoman Sultan Abdulmejid I, and renovated in 2000 by Italian students.

During our visits to Masjid Al-Aqsa earlier this year in February and May, I noticed this 'summer pulpit' was under renovation again. Historically, it has been used for sermons in good weather and special prayers like Eid and Istisqaa.

The pulpit is an architectural masterpiece featuring a dome called قبة الميزان supported by marble columns. It also has two beautiful mihrabs, one to the west under the pulpit and another to the east within the western leg showcasing Mamluk-style carvings.

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02/08/2024

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25/07/2024

Masjid Al-Aqsa Insights #22

In Jerusalem, the ruins of the Umayyad Palaces south of Masjid Al-Aqsa are some of the oldest Islamic structures, dating back over 1350 years. Built during the reigns of Abdul Malik bin Marwan and his son Al-Walid in a distinctive Damascene style, these palaces were revealed through excavations that began in 1868 by British engineer Charles Warren. Despite numerous excavations uncovering no signs of an alleged temple, six Umayyad palaces were found along the southern wall of Masjid Al-Aqsa in 1982.

The Umayyads constructed these palaces adjacent to Masjid Al-Aqsa, highlighting their deep connection to this sacred site. Standing here and walking through the royal passageways, you can feel the dedication and commitment our ancestors had towards Masjid Al-Aqsa.

Can you tell this isn't a photo, but rather a hand-drawn painting by an expert Palestinian artist?

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24/07/2024

Starting in September 2024:

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21/07/2024

Masjid Al-Aqsa Insights #21

Masjid Al-Aqsa has two sundials once used to determine the time for Zuhr and Asr.

One sundial stands tall above the southern arcade overlooking the Qibli Musalla. It was designed by Rushdi Imam, architect of the Islamic Council in 1927 and carved on a unique five-sided marble piece about eight metres high. It features engraved hour lines and a 25 cm metal rod as the gnomon.

Seeing this sundial is a remarkable reminder of how prayer times were determined before modern clocks when wearing a watch was a luxury. The timekeeper would inform the Muezzin at the Bab al-Silsilah minaret, who would then climb the minaret and signal other Muezzins by waving a flag to call the azan collectively until the first loudspeaker was installed in 1952.

The second, more subtle sundial is harder to find. Join us on a visit to Masjid Al-Aqsa soon and I'll point it out to you inshaAllah!

Can you 👀 the sundial?

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18/07/2024

Masjid Al-Aqsa Insights #20

Often called Salahuddin's minbar, it's actually a replica of Nuruddin Zengi's minbar, built in Aleppo 19 years before the 1187 liberation of Jerusalem.

This minbar, considered the most magnificent ever, used 16,500 pieces of cedar wood, decorated with ivory, mother of pearl and seashells. It was assembled without nails or glue using an interlocking pin method.

Twenty years after the liberation of Quds, it was transported to Masjid Al-Aqsa, standing for nearly 800 years—equivalent to over 40,000 Jumuah khutbahs.

On 21/08/1969, an Australian Christian Zionist exploited the quiet moments at Masjid Al-Aqsa at 7 am and set this minbar on fire leaving it in ashes.

I'm always deeply moved to see its charred remains at the Islamic Museum inside Masjid Al-Aqsa. The Jordanian Waqf initiated a replica using the same methods and materials in 1993, completing it in 2007. You can see it in this image.

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16/07/2024

Masjid Al-Aqsa Insights #19

The donkey of Bayt Al-Maqdis holds a special place in the Qur'an as the ride of Prophet Uzair عليه السلام. After the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar completely destroyed Jerusalem, Prophet Uzair عليه السلام passed by pondering how Allah would revive the city.

Allah caused Uzair to die for 100 years and then revived him. While his food and drink remained fresh his donkey had disintegrated completely. Allah said:

وَانظُرْ إِلَىٰ حِمَارِكَ
Look at your donkey

Only the bones remained. Allah then said:

وَانظُرْ إِلَى الْعِظَامِ كَيْفَ نُنشِزُهَا ثُمَّ نَكْسُوهَا لَحْمًا
Look at the bones how We arrange them and then cover them with flesh

Allah revived the donkey before Uzair's eyes illustrating how He would revive Bayt Al-Maqdis. This recent image of a donkey in Bayt Al-Maqdis reminds me of how Allah revived the city and how Masjid Al-Aqsa/Bayt Al-Maqdis will continue to revive the ummah.

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15/07/2024

Masjid Al-Aqsa Insights #18

This is the base of the largest and most spectacular water fountain in Masjid Al-Aqsa and the entire region of As Shaam (the Levant).

Known as سبيل قايتباي - The Qaitbai Fountain, it was renovated by the Mamluk Sultan Ashraf Qaitbai in 1475. Historians consider it the most beautiful structure in Masjid Al-Aqsa after the Dome of the Rock. The 13-metre fountain is crowned by a dome with arabesque carvings and showcases the finest Mamluk calligraphy outside Cairo.

Beneath it lies an 11-metre-deep active well. The fountain still provides fresh water. Each time I see it, I’m amazed by its elegance and detailed craftsmanship.

In 1981, shocking Zionist excavations were discovered beneath the fountain, extending 25 metres into Masjid Al-Aqsa and nearly reaching قبة الصخرة. This incident highlights the ongoing threat to Masjid Al-Aqsa. The excavations were later cemented to prevent further access.

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14/07/2024

Masjid Al-Aqsa Insights #17

Imagine standing here at the first structure the Umayyads built inside Masjid Al-Aqsa. Known as قبة السلسلة (The Chain Dome) it is located just 3 metres from the Dome of the Rock.

According to Israiliyat (biblical sources) it is attributed to a chain that Prophet Dawud عليه السلام used for judgement between people.

Some believe it was constructed as a prototype for the Dome of the Rock while others suggest it served as the office for the architects and engineers of the Dome project.

What fascinates me is that the centre of قبة السلسلة marks the exact midpoint of Masjid Al-Aqsa a fact recently verified by experts. It's remarkable how the Umayyads achieved such precision over 1,300 years ago!

The Crusaders later converted it into a prayer area naming it St James' church.

This beautifully decorated 11-sided structure rests on 11 outer marble columns and 6 inner marble columns.

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13/07/2024

Masjid Al-Aqsa Insights #16

Masjid Al-Aqsa has 15 gates, with 5 sealed. Of the 10 that remain open, 9 are accessible to Muslims.

In this image, you can see one of the largest and most beautifully designed gates of Masjid Al-Aqsa: باب القطانين - The Cotton Merchants' Gate. Located centrally on the western wall, this gate was carefully restored by the Mamluk Prince Tankez Naseri in 1336.

The gate’s intricate Muqarnas design, a true gem of Islamic architecture, is mesmerising. Each Muqarnas resembles a small hanging Mihrab creating an enchanting sight that evokes both visual delight and spiritual reverence.

Passing through this gate you step into one of Jerusalem's oldest markets, a vibrant place that once thrived with life and significance during the Mamluk era.

Standing at an impressive 4 metres tall the entrance is adorned with red, white and black stones each contributing to its majestic aura.

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11/07/2024

Masjid Al-Aqsa Insights #15

One of the most challenging things for the Sahabah was to imagine a Madinah without Rasulullah ﷺ; thus, the Sahabi, Dhul Asaabi' رضي الله عنه asked, O Prophet of Allah, if we outlive you, where do you instruct us to take up residency; remaining in Madinah without you will be unbearable for us?

Rasulullah ﷺ instructed;
قال عليك ببيت المقدس فلعله أن ينشأ لك ذرية يغدون إلى ذلك المسجد (أي المسجد الأقصى) ويروحون (رواه أحمد في مسنده)
You must move to Bayt Al-Maqdis, and perhaps Allah will grant you children who will frequent Masjid Al-Aqsa with devotion.

In the image, siblings enjoy their time playfully annoying each other in the serene and sacred atmosphere of Masjid Al-Aqsa. The historic beauty and peaceful ambience make it a perfect place for families to connect and create spiritual memories.

Did you also do this as a kid?😉

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10/07/2024

Masjid Al-Aqsa Insights #14

Legend has it that when Salahuddin Ayubi liberated Bayt Al-Maqdis, Palestinians prepared a feast in celebration. Salahuddin Ayubi asked the locals to bring over the dish initially known as الباذنجانية (the eggplant dish) however Salahuddin Ayubi referred to it as مقلوبة Maqlubah and the name has stuck since.

Maqlubah مقلوبة is a Palestinian national dish meaning upside down; a pot of stewed chicken, rice & fried vegetables cooked with various spices, flipped onto a serving dish to form an impressive tower as you see here.

A mouthwatering dish we love to serve our travellers upon arrival to Jerusalem whilst gazing up at the wonder of the Dome of the Rock, feeling the nightly breeze in your hair and the intense aroma of herbs & spices filling the air as you take the first bite of this Palestinian version of Biryani cooked to perfection using a recipe from generations before.

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09/07/2024

Masjid Al-Aqsa Insights #13

Masjid Al-Aqsa has two porticos: the western and northern portico.

A portico is a roofed passageway with a series of giant arches.

In this image, you can see part of the western portico الرواق الغربي.

Imagine walking through this historic passage, built by the Mamluks and beautifully renovated by the Ottomans. As you step beneath the arches, you can almost hear the ancient walls whispering stories of the past. This portico stretches majestically along the entire western wall of Masjid Al-Aqsa, from the northwestern Ghawanima Gate to the southwestern Maghariba Gate, featuring 55 stunning arches.

Feel the connection to centuries of history as you walk through. This portico was designed to link the various landmarks and monuments within Masjid Al-Aqsa and to provide shelter for worshippers from severe weather, making every visit comfortable and awe-inspiring!

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08/07/2024

Masjid Al-Aqsa Insights #12

Birds of Bayt Al-Maqdis have special mentions in the Qur'an with Prophets

یَـٰجِبَالُ أَوِّبِی مَعَهُۥ وَٱلطَّیۡرَۖ
O mountains and birds echo Allah's hymns with Dawud عليه السلام

وَقَالَ یَـٰۤأَیُّهَا ٱلنَّاسُ عُلِّمۡنَا مَنطِقَ ٱلطَّیۡرِ
Sulaiman عليه السلام said O people I have been taught the birds' language

وَتَفَقَّدَ ٱلطَّیۡرَ فَقَالَ مَا لِیَ لَاۤ أَرَى ٱلۡهُدۡهُدَ
Sulaiman عليه السلام surveyed the birds and said Where is the hoopoe?

أَنِّیۤ أَخۡلُقُ لَكُم مِّنَ ٱلطِّینِ كَهَیۡـَٔةِ ٱلطَّیۡرِ فَأَنفُخُ فِیهِ فَیَكُونُ طَیۡرَۢا بِإِذۡنِ ٱللَّهِۖ
Eesa عليه السلام said I make from clay a bird's shape; then it becomes a bird by Allah’s will

وَٱلطَّیۡرَ مَحۡشُورَةࣰۖ كُلࣱّ لَّهُۥۤ أَوَّابࣱ
And birds, flocking together obedient to Dawud عليه السلام

Check out this captivating bird perched gracefully on the iconic cup fountain inside Masjid Al-Aqsa

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07/07/2024

Masjid Al-Aqsa Insights #11

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Look at these two brothers playing Salahudin Ayubi and the Crusaders inside Masjid Al-Aqsa! 😍 Say ماشاءالله

With its large open spaces, the buzz of the jubilant atmosphere, and no angry committee members shouting at your child, Masjid Al-Aqsa is the ideal place to take your kids

Whether praying next to you at the site of Me'raj, experiencing the bedtime stories of the prophets coming to life, or marvelling at the intricate designs and grand architecture, there's no better place to connect your child with our rich heritage

Allow your child to interact with the children of Palestine and be inspired by their resilience, courage, confidence, compassion, and optimism

Without fail, on every tour, someone from the group approaches me and says, "I wish I had brought my kids along; they would have loved it."

Masjid Al-Aqsa - the place for kids to be!

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04/07/2024

Masjid Al-Aqsa Insights #10

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There are 15 domed structures inside Masjid Al-Aqsa. The most famous are the Dome of the Rock and the Dome of Musalla Qibli.

The structure seen in this image is قبة الخضر (The Khidr Dome), built during the Mamluk period; however, the current structure is Ottoman.

It stands on six marble pillars beautifully crowned with six stone arches. Beneath the dome on the ground are red floor tiles in the shape of a mihrab in the Qiblah direction.

Its attribution to Khidr is due to claims that Khidr عليه السلام would often pray in this area. Beneath the structure is a small room known as زاوية الخضر (The Seclusion Area of Khidr). In later years, this room was frequented by worshippers engaging in dhikr, dua, and i'tikaf.

Regarding Khidr عليه السلام, most scholars believe that he has passed away; however, some believe he is still alive and travels from place to place.

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03/07/2024

Masjid Al-Aqsa Insights #09

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The shape of Masjid Al-Aqsa is the same as the original shape of the Ka'bah built by Ibrahim عليه السلام

The geometrical angles of the walls of Al-Aqsa correspond to those of the Ka'bah.

There is harmony in the degree of divergence of the parallel sides in both Al-Aqsa and the Ka'bah.

This correlation helps us to conclude:

- Allah divinely inspired the architecture and engineering of both masjids; no human at that time could achieve such accuracy.
- Whoever originally built the Ka'bah also built Al-Aqsa (فتح الباري Adam عليه السلام).
- Al-Aqsa existed as a masjid many years before Sulaiman عليه السلام. A temple has never stood in its place.
- The southern wall of Al-Aqsa has been oriented towards the Ka'bah since its inception.
- The correlation between the two original masjids is in shape, not size; Masjid Al-Aqsa's area is 28 times larger than the Ka'bah.

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02/07/2024

Masjid Al-Aqsa Insights #08

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Sayyiduna Tamim Dari رضي الله عنه brought olive oil from Bayt Al-Maqdis to light the first lanterns in Masjid Nabawi. Rasulullah ﷺ prayed for him:

"You have illuminated Islam. May Allah illuminate your life and hereafter. If I had another daughter, I would have given her in marriage to you"

Rasulullah ﷺ encouraged gifting oil for Aqsa's lanterns. Maymuna رضي الله عنها sent funds annually from Rasulullah’s ﷺ household and advised its continuation

Mujirudin Ulaimi رحمه الله wrote about Aqsa’s lanterns:

"At Fajr and Isha, 750 candles would be lit in Musalla Qibli, 540 in the Dome of the Rock, with additional candles in the other areas of Aqsa. Allah knows best, but there is no other Masjid globally with so many candles. During the 15th of Sha'ban, the night of Me'raj, and on Milad Sharif, the total number of candles lit in Aqsa increased to well over 20,000"

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01/07/2024

Masjid Al-Aqsa Insights #07

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There are currently 11 places inside Masjid Al-Aqsa where you can perform wudhu.

Unfortunately, many of the water systems present in Masjid Al-Aqsa are no longer in use, including the 26 water wells.

In this image, you can see one of the working water systems called the Sabeel of Qasim Pasha built in 1527. He was the governor of Jerusalem during the time of Sultan Suleiman Qanuni and named it after himself. The Sabeel is octagonal, with each side measuring 1.43 metres, and is surmounted by a dome in the shape of a helmet. It is a metre lower than the level of the Masjid, and you take four steps down to reach the taps. It has an octagonal canopy made of lead-covered wood that blocks the sun’s rays in summer and the rain in winter.

Following renovation work by the Awqaf in 1997, it now has 16 taps and seats used for making wudhu.

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30/06/2024

Masjid Al-Aqsa Insights #06

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There are 600 Zaytoon/Olive trees in Masjid Al-Aqsa!

7 Qur'anic verses mention Zaytoon:

1. Almighty Allah swears by it
والتين والزيتون
2. Calls it one of His signs
ان في ذالك لايات
3. Recounts it as His favour upon us
وهو الذي انشأ جنات
4. Describes it as a food seasoning
و صبغ للآكلين
5. Referred to it as a blessed tree
شجرة مباركة
6. Mentions its cultivation from Mount Sinai
شجرة تخرج من طور سيناء
7. Includes it among the various blessings
وزيتونا ونخلا

Rasulullah ﷺ also referred to it as a blessed tree
فانه من شجرة مباركة

Visualise yourself sitting in reflection beneath this blessed olive tree of Masjid Al-Aqsa, seeking Allah's guidance regarding whatever you're struggling with right now.

This is where thousands of believers just like you turned to Allah and attained their objectives.

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29/06/2024

Masjid Al-Aqsa Insights #05

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The Umayyads built three domed structures next to each other in the centre of Masjid Al-Aqsa. They began with the Chain Dome, followed by the Dome of the Rock, and then قبة المعراج, the Dome of Me'raj.

The Dome of Me'raj, قبة المعراج, was destroyed by the Crusaders and rebuilt in 1200 AD by the governor of Jerusalem, Sultan Abubakr bin Ayub, brother of Salahuddin Ayubi رحمه الله. It is an eight-sided marble structure resting on 30 pillars and has an internal stone mihrab like many other monuments of Masjid Al-Aqsa.

The purpose of building it was to commemorate the magnificent event of Me'raj, which took place in this area.

The Ayyubids used remnants of Crusader material to add an exclusive feature above the dome (as seen in this image) resembling the helmet of a Seljuk warrior; doesn't it seem as if he's looking right at you?

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26/06/2024

Masjid Al-Aqsa Insights #04

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When the Crusaders occupied Bayt Al-Maqdis, they massacred 70,000 Muslims in and around Masjid Al-Aqsa. Subsequently, they allocated certain sections of Musalla Qibli for the residences of the Templar knights and Christian prayer.

For 88 years, neither adhan nor salah was performed inside Masjid Al-Aqsa!

The area known as the Mihrab of Zakarria عليه السلام was converted into a chapel. The outer wall can be seen in this image.

Notice the architecture and the stained glass windows from the Crusader period. Muslims repurposed materials left by the Crusaders, as observed in other areas of Masjid Al-Aqsa.

The platform used for adhan by the muezzin of Masjid Al-Aqsa today was originally a Crusader altar.

The Mihrab built in memory of Sayyiduna Umar رضي الله عنه was also constructed using stones and marble left by the Crusaders.

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25/06/2024

Masjid Al-Aqsa Insights #03

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This is the burial site of Sayyiduna Ibrahim عليه السلام, where thousands of people over the years have experienced the acceptance of duas.

The famous Palestinian historian Mujirudin Ulaimi writes, "There is no doubt in the acceptance of duas here. I experienced this myself regarding a personal problem which I thought would destroy me, so I headed from Jerusalem to Hebron for some necessary work. I entered the masjid and *prayed to Allah* in this area for what I hoped. Allah kindly relieved my anguish very soon after and removed from me everything that bothered me."

Alhamdulillah, our itinerary is scheduled to allow travellers plenty of time to worship, pray, and experience the serenity of this holy place without being rushed.

What's currently weighing you down? If you had a chance to make dua here, what would you pray for?

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25/06/2024

Join Us Tonight for an Enlightening Seerah Session .al.falaah

Date: Tuesday, 25th June 2024

Time: After Asr 7:15pm

Location: Masjid al Falaah or Online via YouTube

We invite you to this evening’s Seerah programme with M***i Adam Esmail.

Topic: The Significance of the Qiblah

Explore the profound significance of the Qiblah in Islam. This session will focus on the theological, spiritual, and communal importance of the Qiblah, discussing how it serves as a central point of unity and direction in the daily lives of Muslims.

Join us in person at Masjid al Falaah or watch live on our YouTube channel.

YouTube Live Link:
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We look forward to your participation.

May Allah bless you and increase your knowledge.

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24/06/2024

Masjid Al-Aqsa Insights

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A beautiful image of Musalla Qibli, one of the prayer halls located within Masjid Al-Aqsa.

Many people mistakenly believe this to be the musalla built by Sayyiduna Umar رضي الله عنه when he arrived for the conquest of Jerusalem. This is incorrect! This misunderstanding also leads many to incorrectly identify this building as Masjid Al-Aqsa!

According to Muslim archaeological research, the musalla of Sayyiduna Umar رضي الله عنه was situated on the underground level, more than six metres below the current Musalla Qibli. The upper level visible in this image did not exist during the time of Sayyiduna Umar رضي الله عنه

It was the Umayyads who built the vaults as a foundation and support for the construction of Musalla Qibli above them. This structure was originally built many years after the time of Sayyiduna Umar رضي الله عنه.

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