FatwaFederal TerritoriesSocial & Contemporary Issues
BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE- 105: YA ALLAH, SELAMATKANLAH MASJIDIL AQSA DAN UMAT ISLAM DI PALESTIN
What is the status of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Islam and how should Muslims respond to the oppression in Palestine?
Short answer
This Bayan Linnas affirms that Al-Aqsa Mosque is a holy city of Muslims, the end point of the Isra' and the starting point of the Mi'raj of the Prophet.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Bayan Linnas
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
This Bayan Linnas affirms that Al-Aqsa Mosque is a holy city of Muslims, the end point of the Isra' and the starting point of the Mi'raj of the Prophet. Muslims are encouraged to pray for the safety of Al-Aqsa and the Muslims of Palestine, and to cultivate love and compassion for the oppressed. The text also recounts the opening of Jerusalem by Umar in 15 AH and the peace treaty guaranteeing the safety of its inhabitants, presented as an example of Islamic conduct towards non-Muslims.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Sesungguhnya Masjidil Aqsa adalah kota suci umat Islam. Ia adalah tempat berakhirnya Isra' dan bermulanya Mi'raj Rasulullah SAW.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE- 105: YA ALLAH, SELAMATKANLAH MASJIDIL AQSA DAN UMAT ISLAM DI PALESTIN”, 27 July 2017. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/739-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-105. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/status-of-al-aqsa-and-muslims-in-palestine/