Holy Sites

Al-Masjidu ʾl-Aqṣā (المسجد الأقصى) - Definition, Significance, and Historical Context
Explore the significance of Al-Masjidu ʾl-Aqṣā, its historical and religious importance in Islam, and its role in Muslim piety and literature. Understand the sacred narratives associated with this esteemed site.
Haram al-Sharif
Sacred Muslim precinct in Jerusalem housing the al-Aqsa Mosque and Dome of the Rock.

Dictionary of Islam

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