Jerusalem and Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa According to the Companions of the Prophet
Journal Title: İlahiyat Tetkikleri Dergisi - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 47
Abstract
Jerusalem, the land of prophets, has a special place and holiness in Islam. It became the focus of interest, primarily for the Companions of the Prophet (PBUH) and also for the whole Islamic world; due to the fact that it was the first qibla (the direction of worship) and also it is the city in which the Masjid al-Aqsa takes place, where the Messenger of Allah (PBU) had entered into it and had worshipped on the night of Isra (journey from Mecca to Jerusalem). In this article, we will dwell on the interest shown by the Companions for the city of Jerusalem and for Masjid al-Aqsa - about which, there are verses from Quran and hadiths (prophetic narrations) regarding their value and a place having a high historical and spiritual importance-, both at the time of the Prophet (PBUH) and following his death and reasons of this interest. Furthermore, we will also deal with different modern views and claims; asserting that the Companions had not paid due attention or shown interest for Masjid al-Aqsa or the event of Isra (journey from Mecca to Jerusalem); we will exhibit a critical approach on the matter and try to put forward an evaluation on the accuracy or consistency of those views and claims.
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ismail Altun
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