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Masjid Al-Aqsa (Al-Qibli Mosque)

The third holiest mosque in Islam, located on the sacred Al-Haram Al-Sharif (Temple Mount) compound in Jerusalem — the destination of the Prophet's Night Journey (Isra and Miraj) and the first qibla of the Muslim ummah.

📍 Al-Haram Al-Sharif, Old City, Jerusalem 🏛️ Est. 705 🕌 Jummah: 12:15 PM 👥 5,000+ capacity ✓ Women's prayer area

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History of Masjid Al-Aqsa (Al-Qibli Mosque)

Masjid Al-Aqsa is the third holiest site in Islam after the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah. The current mosque structure was built by the Umayyad Caliph Al-Walid I in 705 CE, though the compound was first consecrated by Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) when he accepted the keys of Jerusalem in 638 CE. Al-Aqsa is referenced explicitly in the Quran (Surah Al-Isra 17:1) as the destination of the Prophet Muhammad's Night Journey. The mosque has been destroyed and rebuilt multiple times, and Saladin (Salah al-Din) restored Muslim rule over Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa in 1187 CE. The entire Al-Haram Al-Sharif compound covers 35 hectares and also contains the Dome of the Rock.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Masjid Al-Aqsa (Al-Qibli Mosque) located? ▾
Masjid Al-Aqsa (Al-Qibli Mosque) is located at Al-Haram Al-Sharif, Old City, Jerusalem.
What time is Jummah prayer at Masjid Al-Aqsa (Al-Qibli Mosque)? ▾
Jummah (Friday) prayers at Masjid Al-Aqsa (Al-Qibli Mosque) are held at 12:15 PM. Times may change occasionally — it is recommended to confirm directly with the mosque.
What are the daily prayer times near Masjid Al-Aqsa (Al-Qibli Mosque)? ▾
Daily prayer times near Masjid Al-Aqsa (Al-Qibli Mosque) follow the Jerusalem (Al-Quds) schedule. You can see today's live Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha times in the panel above, which are calculated for Jerusalem (Al-Quds), Palestine.
Why is Al-Aqsa Mosque sacred to Muslims? ▾
Al-Aqsa is the third holiest site in Islam. It was the first qibla (direction of prayer) before Mecca. The Quran (17:1) states it was the destination of the Prophet Muhammad's miraculous Night Journey (Isra). It was blessed by Allah and is mentioned by name in the Quran.
Can Muslims pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque? ▾
Yes, Muslims may enter and pray at Al-Aqsa. Access is managed by the Jordanian Waqf Authority. Non-Muslim tourists may enter the compound but not the mosque building itself during prayer times.
What is the difference between Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock? ▾
They are two separate structures within the same compound (Al-Haram Al-Sharif). Al-Aqsa (Al-Qibli Mosque) is the silver-domed mosque at the southern end used for prayer. The Dome of the Rock is the golden-domed shrine covering the sacred rock from which the Prophet is believed to have ascended during the Miraj.
What time is Jummah at Al-Aqsa Mosque? ▾
The Friday Jummah prayer at Al-Aqsa typically begins at 12:15 PM Jerusalem time. On Fridays, tens of thousands of Muslims attempt to attend.

Other Mosques in Jerusalem (Al-Quds)

Dome of the Rock Mosque

📍 Al-Haram Al-Sharif, Old City, Jerusalem

Masjid Umar ibn al-Khattab (Jerusalem)

📍 Christian Quarter, Old City, Jerusalem
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