10. The only place on earth where all the Messengers of Allah prayed at the same time led by the Prophet Muhammed (PBUH)
11. The only Masjid mentioned by name in the Quran apart from the Ka'bah.
Why is Masjid Al-Aqsa so important for Muslims?
1. The first qiblah for Muslims.
2. The station of Al-Isra and Al-Miraj.
3. The second house of Allah built on earth.
4. The place where hundreds of Messengers of Allah are buried.
5. The place where many sahabah are buried
6. A place where miracles were shown by Allah's will.
7. A place which Allah Himself calls a blessed place
8. Referred to directly and indirectly 70 times in the Quran.
9. The place where angels have descended with Allah's message.