MASJID AL-AQSA ...YANG MANA SATU

MASJID AL-AQSA ...YANG MANA SATU

Story about Masjid al-Aqsa

Sûrah Al-Isrâ' (The Journey by Night) XVII , Ayât 1

سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي أَسْرَى بِعَبْدِهِ لَيْلا مِنَ الْمَسْجِدِ الْحَرَامِ إِلَى الْمَسْجِدِ الأقْصَى الَّذِي بَارَكْنَا حَوْلَهُ لِنُرِيَهُ مِنْ آيَاتِنَا إِنَّه هُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْبَصِيرُ

Glorified (and Exalted) is He (Allâh) [Above all that (evil) they associate with Him] {Tafsîr Qurtubî} Who took His slave (Muhammad Sala-llahu Alahi Wa Salam) for a Journey by Night from Al Masjid Al Harâm (at Makkah) to Al Masjid Al Aqsa (in Jerusalem), the neighbourhood whereof We have blessed, in order that We might show Him (Muhammad Sala-llahu Alahi Wa Salam) of Our Ayât's (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.). Verily, He is the All-Hearer, the All-Seer. (TMQ* 17 : 1)

Al Masjid Al Aqsa is the second Masjid ever to be build for the sole worship of Allâh Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala. Throughout the ages Al Masjid Al Aqsa has suffered many transformations and destruction. When Umar Ibn Khattab Radi-Allahu 'anhu entered Bait Al-Maqdis in 15 Ah he ordered that the area, where he believed the Masjid location had been, to be cleared to start the building of the initial structure of the Masjid. The actual building started in 18 AH and the Masjid was made out of timber. Abd Al Malik Ibn Marwan began the construction of Al Masjid Al Aqsa in its new shape and structure but it was his son Al Waleed who completed it in 90 AH. The present structure has remained essentially intact since it was last reconstructed in 424 AH by Al Khalifah Ath-Thaahir who did not alter it from its previous architecture; he only narrowed it on each of its east and west sides.

Nowadays, there is a very unique phenomenon; unfortunately too many Muslims do not understand to differences between Al Masjid Al Aqsa and The Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Sakhra). There are pictures of the Dome of the Rock and misinterpret that to be Al Masjid Al Aqsa and vice versa; there is a difference. Al Masjid Al Aqsa is the place of prayer and is situated in the southern portion of the plateau (see the picture on the right), and the Dome of the Rock is an architectural structure built on the raised rock (from the Prophet Muhammad Sala-llahu Alahi Wa Sala accession during the Isrâ and Mi'raj) that is situated in the middle of the plateau in Jerusalem.

Why this confusion? The main reason is simple lack of knowledge and understanding. Whenever there is mention of Al Masjid Al Aqsa, pictures of The Dome of the Rock appear in the media and newspapers. We even have similar posters in our homes, offices and schools of The Dome of the Rock with our belief it is Al Masjid Al Aqsa. It's the ubiquitous plan to eventually try to destroy Al Masjid Al Aqsa and build a temple on that location, and if anyone complains they will be shown pictures of The Dome of the Rock as justification that in fact it has not been destroyed. We have to educate ourselves and the Islâmic community so we do not fall prey to systematic plan to destroy our Islâmic culture, customs, values, beliefs and history.

The Dome of the Rock was built by Khalifah Abd Al Malik Ibn Marwan in 72 AH. It says in al-Mawsoo’ah al-Filasteeniyyah (4/203): “The name Al Masjid Al Aqsa was historically applied to the entire sanctuary (al-Haram al-Shareef) and the buildings in it, the most important of which is the Dome of the Rock which was built by ‘Abd Al Malik Ibn Marwan in 72 AH/691 CE, which is regarded as one of the greatest Islamic historical buildings. But today the name is applied to the great mosque which is situated in the southern part of the sanctuary plateau.”

This is supported by the words of Sheikh al Islam Ibn Taimiyah in Majmoo’at al-Rasaa’il al-Kubra, 2/61: “Al Masjid Al Aqsa is the name for the whole of the place of worship built by Sulaimân Alahi Wa Salam. Some people started to give the name of Al Masjid Al Aqsa to the Salât-place which was built by ‘Umar Ibn al Khattab Radi-Allahu 'anhu in front of it. Perform Salât this Salât-place which ‘Umar Radi-Allahu 'anhu built for the Muslims is better than perform Salât in the rest of the Masjid.

The importance of Al Masjid Al Aqsa and Jerusalem has been central to the Muslim Ummah since its creation.

Abû Dharr Radi-Allahu 'anhu he asked Prophet Muhammad Sala-llahu Alahi Wa Salam,

'O Messenger Sala-llahu Alahi Wa Salam of Allâh Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala, which Masjid was built first on earth first? He said, 'Al Masjid Al Harâm (in Makkah).' I said 'Then which?' He said, 'Al Masjid Al Aqsa' I said how much time was there between them? He said, ' Forty years'. So wherever you are when the time for prayer comes pray, for that is the best thing to do'

(Sahîh Al Bukhâri and Sahîh Muslim (TMH**)

Al Masjid Al Aqsa was the first Qiblah. Muhammad Sala-llahu Alahi Wa Salam and his followers perform Salât for 16 months towards the Al Masjid Al Aqsa, until the Qiblah was changed towards the Ka'bah in Makkah. It was at Al Masjid Al Aqsa where Prophet Muhammad Sala-llahu Alahi Wa Salam led all of the Prophets Alahi Wa Salam of Allâh Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala that came before him in Salât and then ascended to Jannah to receive Allâh Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala command to the Muslims to perform Salât 5 times a day. Therefore , the whole of Al Masjid Al Aqsa area is unique in that this is the only place on earth where all the Prophets Alahi Wa Salam preformed Salât in congregation.

Al Masjid Al Aqsa also represents one of only three Masjid's where we are recommended to visit for sole purpose of praying Salât. The virtues of praying in Al Masjid Al Aqsa are multiplied by a thousand times.

Abu Hurairah Radi-Allahu 'anhu is quoted as saying that Allâh Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala Messenger said: '"There are only three Masjid's to which you should embark on a journey: the sacred Masjid (Al Masjid Al Harâm (Makkah Saudi Arabia), this Masjid of mine (Al Masjid Al Madînah An Nadi, Madînah Saudi Arabia), and the Al Masjid Al Aqsa (Jerusalem)."

( Sahîh Al Bukhâri and Sahîh Muslim TMH**)

The virtues of perform Salât in Al Masjid Al Aqsa are exalted:

Abû Dardaa Radi-Allahu 'anhu is quoted as saying the Prophet Muhammad Sala-llahu Alahi Wa Salam said a Salât in the Sacred Masjid (Al Masjid Al Harâm (Makkah Saudi Arabia) is worth 100.000 Salât, a Salât in Masjid of mine (Al Masjid Al Madînah An Nadi, Madînah Saudi Arabia) is worth 1.000 and a Salât in Al Masjid Al Aqsa (Jerusalem) is worth 500 Salât more then any other Masjid.

(Sahîh Al Bukhâri TMH**)

Allâh Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala through Ayât's (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) in the Qur'ân Al Kareem, Prophet Muhammad Sala-llahu Alahi Wa Salam teachings and his visiting Al Masjid Al Aqsa during Isrâ and Mi'râj has made this Masjid central to our belief. During these times of conflicts, persecution and blatant daily injustices, we as Muslims should perform Salât for the safety of Al Masjid Al Aqsa, The Dome of Rock, its surroundings areas and our Muslim brothers and sisters who struggle to restore and keep this land in peace for all the people Insha' Allah.

* = Translation of the Meaning of the Qur'ân Al Kareem. This translation is for the realized meaning, so far, of the stated (Sûrah : Ayât) of the Qur'ân Al Kareem. Reading the translated meaning of the Qur'ân Al Kareem can never replace reading it in Arabic, the language in which it was revealed.

**= Translation of the Meaning of the Ahâdith or Hadîth. This translation is for the realized meaning, so far, of the stated of the Ahâdith or Hadîth. Reading the translated meaning of the Ahâdith or Hadîth can never replace reading it in Arabic, the language in which it was revealed

source from : www.dawaatelislam.com

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Difference Between al-Aqsa Mosque and al-Qubbah al-Shakhrah Mosque (Dome Of The Rock)

al-Qubbah al-Sakhrah Mosque View

al-Aqsa Mosque View

al-Qubbah al-Sakhrah Mosque (The Dome of The Rock)

al-Aqsa Mosque

For all the muslims brother and sisters, hopefully you could continue you fasting with your best. This post also talking about the difference between al-Aqsa Mosque and the Qubbah al-Sakhrah Mosque ( The Dome Of The Rock) which always make some of us confuse and this thing already planned by them which hate Islam and Muslim. So to avoid this confuse remain, all of you could see all these picture above, and you can see the difference of these two buildings clearly and make yourself clear too. We also should tell to all of our friends about this things to make sure they also have no missperception.

Dicatat oleh AMBUYAT EL-BINANGKIT di 6/20/2008 11:53:00 PM 0 ulasan Pautan pada catatan ini

BATU TERGANTUNG - SIAPA ADA CERITA MENGENAINYA ....

BATU TERGANTUNG - SIAPA ADA CERITA MENGENAINYA ....

Assalamualaikum wbt....

Izinkan aku coretkan sedikit kisah utk renungan bersama...

2 Bulan lepas aku ke Tanah Haram, menunaikan umrah.... Setelah selesai urusan umrah dan menukar pakaian, aku kembali ke Baitullah. Sementara menunggu solat maghrib, aku mula membaca al-Quran. Sedang asyik aku membaca aku didatangi seorang lelaki arab lalu dia terus memperkenalkan dirinya, seorang keturunan Palestin. Dia masih lagi memakai ihram.

Dier bertanyakan asal usul aku, aku mengatakan dari Malaysia. Dalam perbualan dier menceritakan agenda jahat Yahudi utk mengaburi kaum muslimin sedunia. Dia menunjukkan aku sekeping gambar dan bertanya kepada aku, mana satu Masjidil Aqsa. Aku menunjukkan kepadanya yg berkubah biru. Dia tanya kenapa bukan kubah emas yg aku tunjuk? aku jawab itu bukan Masjidil Aqsa tapi tempat tersimpan batu tergantung. Dia senyum puas sebab aku tahu mana satu Masjidil Aqsa. Dia kata ramai yg menunjukkan Kubah emas tu Masjidil Aqsa. Kemudian dia mula bercerita perihal kubah emas.

Dia kata tiada batu tergantung didalam kubah emas tu. Yahudi sengaja membuatkan kita percaya bahawa Kubah Emas tu adalah Masjidil Aqsa dan tempat batu tergantung. Sebab tu kalau kita lihat mana2 gambar atau poster, akan lebih fokus pada kubah emas, bukannya kubah biru. Even dalam filem seperti Kingdom of Heaven, lakonan Orlando Bloom, Kubah emas tu lah yg diberi tumpuan. Rasional nya, utk mengalihkan perhatian muslimin bahawa Kubah emas yg harus dipertahankan, bukannya kubah biru sebab kubah emas tu Masjidil Aqsa. Agenda jahat yahudi nampak membuahkan hasil sebab ramai yg kurang ambil peduli ttg usaha reclamation oleh yahudi ke atas Kubah biru sebab ramai yg menganggap itu hanyalah sebahagian dari Kompleks Masjid Aqsa, sedangkan itulah Masjidil Aqsa yg sebenar. Dibawah tanah Masjid Aqsa sudah terbina kuil yahudi.

Tentang perihal batu tergantung, katanya, batu tergantung itu bukan di dalam kubah emas. Batu tergantung berada di kawasan yg dikawal ketat oleh tentera yahudi. Tak lama selepas itu, sekembali dari umrah, aku menerima satu email dengan gambar yg sama seperti di dalam blog ambuyatel. Aku mula mencari sehingga kini fakta utk menyokong gambar tersebut, tapi hingga kini aku tidak jumpa. Puas aku bertanya pada teman2 dari Palestin, Jordan, Syria & Lebanon tapi hampa sebab ramai antara mereka yg ada di sini tidak tahu ttg perkara ini sebab mereka tinggalkan kampung halaman sejak kecil kerana lari dari perang di palestin.

memandangkan pertemuan aku dengan saudara dari palestin itu berlaku di dalam Masjidil Haram, aku yakin dia berkata benar sebab takkan dia nak berbohong di hadapan Baitullah. Lagipun dia antara penaung sebuah foundation utk memberi maklumat ttg Masjidil Aqsa. Hingga kini aku masih mencari sekelumit kisah ttg batu tergantung itu agar dapat dikongsi bersama tapi x semudah yg aku sangka sebab terer juga yahudi ni simpan rahsia.....

BACA KESIMPULAN BATU TERAPONG

MASJID AL-AQSA ...YANG MANA SATU

Story about Masjid al-Aqsa

Sûrah Al-Isrâ' (The Journey by Night) XVII , Ayât 1

سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي أَسْرَى بِعَبْدِهِ لَيْلا مِنَ الْمَسْجِدِ الْحَرَامِ إِلَى الْمَسْجِدِ الأقْصَى الَّذِي بَارَكْنَا حَوْلَهُ لِنُرِيَهُ مِنْ آيَاتِنَا إِنَّه هُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْبَصِيرُ

Glorified (and Exalted) is He (Allâh) [Above all that (evil) they associate with Him] {Tafsîr Qurtubî} Who took His slave (Muhammad Sala-llahu Alahi Wa Salam) for a Journey by Night from Al Masjid Al Harâm (at Makkah) to Al Masjid Al Aqsa (in Jerusalem), the neighbourhood whereof We have blessed, in order that We might show Him (Muhammad Sala-llahu Alahi Wa Salam) of Our Ayât's (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.). Verily, He is the All-Hearer, the All-Seer. (TMQ* 17 : 1)

Al Masjid Al Aqsa is the second Masjid ever to be build for the sole worship of Allâh Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala. Throughout the ages Al Masjid Al Aqsa has suffered many transformations and destruction. When Umar Ibn Khattab Radi-Allahu 'anhu entered Bait Al-Maqdis in 15 Ah he ordered that the area, where he believed the Masjid location had been, to be cleared to start the building of the initial structure of the Masjid. The actual building started in 18 AH and the Masjid was made out of timber. Abd Al Malik Ibn Marwan began the construction of Al Masjid Al Aqsa in its new shape and structure but it was his son Al Waleed who completed it in 90 AH. The present structure has remained essentially intact since it was last reconstructed in 424 AH by Al Khalifah Ath-Thaahir who did not alter it from its previous architecture; he only narrowed it on each of its east and west sides.

Nowadays, there is a very unique phenomenon; unfortunately too many Muslims do not understand to differences between Al Masjid Al Aqsa and The Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Sakhra). There are pictures of the Dome of the Rock and misinterpret that to be Al Masjid Al Aqsa and vice versa; there is a difference. Al Masjid Al Aqsa is the place of prayer and is situated in the southern portion of the plateau (see the picture on the right), and the Dome of the Rock is an architectural structure built on the raised rock (from the Prophet Muhammad Sala-llahu Alahi Wa Sala accession during the Isrâ and Mi'raj) that is situated in the middle of the plateau in Jerusalem.

Why this confusion? The main reason is simple lack of knowledge and understanding. Whenever there is mention of Al Masjid Al Aqsa, pictures of The Dome of the Rock appear in the media and newspapers. We even have similar posters in our homes, offices and schools of The Dome of the Rock with our belief it is Al Masjid Al Aqsa. It's the ubiquitous plan to eventually try to destroy Al Masjid Al Aqsa and build a temple on that location, and if anyone complains they will be shown pictures of The Dome of the Rock as justification that in fact it has not been destroyed. We have to educate ourselves and the Islâmic community so we do not fall prey to systematic plan to destroy our Islâmic culture, customs, values, beliefs and history.

The Dome of the Rock was built by Khalifah Abd Al Malik Ibn Marwan in 72 AH. It says in al-Mawsoo’ah al-Filasteeniyyah (4/203): “The name Al Masjid Al Aqsa was historically applied to the entire sanctuary (al-Haram al-Shareef) and the buildings in it, the most important of which is the Dome of the Rock which was built by ‘Abd Al Malik Ibn Marwan in 72 AH/691 CE, which is regarded as one of the greatest Islamic historical buildings. But today the name is applied to the great mosque which is situated in the southern part of the sanctuary plateau.”

This is supported by the words of Sheikh al Islam Ibn Taimiyah in Majmoo’at al-Rasaa’il al-Kubra, 2/61: “Al Masjid Al Aqsa is the name for the whole of the place of worship built by Sulaimân Alahi Wa Salam. Some people started to give the name of Al Masjid Al Aqsa to the Salât-place which was built by ‘Umar Ibn al Khattab Radi-Allahu 'anhu in front of it. Perform Salât this Salât-place which ‘Umar Radi-Allahu 'anhu built for the Muslims is better than perform Salât in the rest of the Masjid.

The importance of Al Masjid Al Aqsa and Jerusalem has been central to the Muslim Ummah since its creation.

Abû Dharr Radi-Allahu 'anhu he asked Prophet Muhammad Sala-llahu Alahi Wa Salam,

'O Messenger Sala-llahu Alahi Wa Salam of Allâh Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala, which Masjid was built first on earth first? He said, 'Al Masjid Al Harâm (in Makkah).' I said 'Then which?' He said, 'Al Masjid Al Aqsa' I said how much time was there between them? He said, ' Forty years'. So wherever you are when the time for prayer comes pray, for that is the best thing to do'

(Sahîh Al Bukhâri and Sahîh Muslim (TMH**)

Al Masjid Al Aqsa was the first Qiblah. Muhammad Sala-llahu Alahi Wa Salam and his followers perform Salât for 16 months towards the Al Masjid Al Aqsa, until the Qiblah was changed towards the Ka'bah in Makkah. It was at Al Masjid Al Aqsa where Prophet Muhammad Sala-llahu Alahi Wa Salam led all of the Prophets Alahi Wa Salam of Allâh Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala that came before him in Salât and then ascended to Jannah to receive Allâh Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala command to the Muslims to perform Salât 5 times a day. Therefore , the whole of Al Masjid Al Aqsa area is unique in that this is the only place on earth where all the Prophets Alahi Wa Salam preformed Salât in congregation.

Al Masjid Al Aqsa also represents one of only three Masjid's where we are recommended to visit for sole purpose of praying Salât. The virtues of praying in Al Masjid Al Aqsa are multiplied by a thousand times.

Abu Hurairah Radi-Allahu 'anhu is quoted as saying that Allâh Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala Messenger said: '"There are only three Masjid's to which you should embark on a journey: the sacred Masjid (Al Masjid Al Harâm (Makkah Saudi Arabia), this Masjid of mine (Al Masjid Al Madînah An Nadi, Madînah Saudi Arabia), and the Al Masjid Al Aqsa (Jerusalem)."

( Sahîh Al Bukhâri and Sahîh Muslim TMH**)

The virtues of perform Salât in Al Masjid Al Aqsa are exalted:

Abû Dardaa Radi-Allahu 'anhu is quoted as saying the Prophet Muhammad Sala-llahu Alahi Wa Salam said a Salât in the Sacred Masjid (Al Masjid Al Harâm (Makkah Saudi Arabia) is worth 100.000 Salât, a Salât in Masjid of mine (Al Masjid Al Madînah An Nadi, Madînah Saudi Arabia) is worth 1.000 and a Salât in Al Masjid Al Aqsa (Jerusalem) is worth 500 Salât more then any other Masjid.

(Sahîh Al Bukhâri TMH**)

Allâh Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala through Ayât's (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) in the Qur'ân Al Kareem, Prophet Muhammad Sala-llahu Alahi Wa Salam teachings and his visiting Al Masjid Al Aqsa during Isrâ and Mi'râj has made this Masjid central to our belief. During these times of conflicts, persecution and blatant daily injustices, we as Muslims should perform Salât for the safety of Al Masjid Al Aqsa, The Dome of Rock, its surroundings areas and our Muslim brothers and sisters who struggle to restore and keep this land in peace for all the people Insha' Allah.

* = Translation of the Meaning of the Qur'ân Al Kareem. This translation is for the realized meaning, so far, of the stated (Sûrah : Ayât) of the Qur'ân Al Kareem. Reading the translated meaning of the Qur'ân Al Kareem can never replace reading it in Arabic, the language in which it was revealed.

**= Translation of the Meaning of the Ahâdith or Hadîth. This translation is for the realized meaning, so far, of the stated of the Ahâdith or Hadîth. Reading the translated meaning of the Ahâdith or Hadîth can never replace reading it in Arabic, the language in which it was revealed

source from : www.dawaatelislam.com

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Difference Between al-Aqsa Mosque and al-Qubbah al-Shakhrah Mosque (Dome Of The Rock)

al-Qubbah al-Sakhrah Mosque View

al-Aqsa Mosque View

al-Qubbah al-Sakhrah Mosque (The Dome of The Rock)

al-Aqsa Mosque

For all the muslims brother and sisters, hopefully you could continue you fasting with your best. This post also talking about the difference between al-Aqsa Mosque and the Qubbah al-Sakhrah Mosque ( The Dome Of The Rock) which always make some of us confuse and this thing already planned by them which hate Islam and Muslim. So to avoid this confuse remain, all of you could see all these picture above, and you can see the difference of these two buildings clearly and make yourself clear too. We also should tell to all of our friends about this things to make sure they also have no missperception.