1. Masjid Al-Aqsa Compound
OPENING TIMES: 1 HOUR BEFORE FAJR & 1 HOUR AFTER ISHA
Located within the Masjid Al-Aqsa.
2. Masjid Al-Buraq
OPENING TIMES: DAILY: 10:00AM-12:00PM & FRI 10AM-4PM
Located within the Masjid Al-Aqsa.
3. Masjid Al-Marwani, Chamber Of Sayyidah Maryam (AS)
OPENING TIMES: DAILY: 7:00AM-5:00PM
Located within the Masjid Al-Aqsa.
4. Masjid Al-Qadeem
OPENING TIMES: DAILY: 7:00AM-5:00PM
Located within the Masjid Al-Aqsa.
5. Masjid Bab Al-Rahmah
OPENING TIMES: ANYTIME WHEN MASJID AL-AQSA IS OPEN.
Located within the Masjid Al-Aqsa.
6. Zakat Office
OPENING TIMES: DAILY: TBC
In adherence to Islamic principles, giving Zakat is a fundamental obligation for eligible Muslims. Located within Masjid al-Aqsa, there exists an office dedicated to facilitating this charitable act, where individuals can contribute their Zakat or Sadaqah funds. Such donations directly aid Palestinians in need, ensuring that the support reaches those who are eligible recipients of Zakat. Visitors are encouraged to contribute to fellow members of the ummah who require assistance. The process accommodates donations in various currencies and provides donors with receipts for their contributions, ensuring transparency in the charitable endeavour.
7. Masjid Al-Aqsa Museum
OPENING TIMES: DAILY: 8AM-1:30PM (FRI & SAT CLOSED)
Located within the Masjid Al-Aqsa compound, on the right side of the Main Masjid Al-Qibli, sits the Islamic Museum, a treasure trove of Islamic history and culture that we highly encourage visitors to explore while visiting the sacred grounds. Established in 1341H/1923CE by the Supreme Islamic Council, it stands as the first museum in Palestine, initially outside but moved within the compound in 1348H/1929CE, near the Moroccan Gate.
This museum occupies a historically rich corner of the compound, with two halls filled with rare artefacts spanning the Islamic era. Its collection includes the famous Mimbar of Sultan Salahuddin which was destroyed in a fire in 1969, historic swords, shields, wooden panels, ceramic tiles, and iron doors.
The museum also houses an impressive collection of 600 Qur’an manuscripts donated over centuries, showcasing the diversity in calligraphy, size, and ornamentation from the Umayyad, Abbasid, Fatimid, Ayyubid, Mamluk, Ottoman eras by caliphs, sultans, emirs, ulama and private individuals eras. Highlights include a Qur’an attributed to the great-great-grandson of the blessed Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and a large Qur’an dating back to the 14th century.
The Islamic Museum not only offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Islamic art and history but also serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring spirit and resilience of the Muslim community. Its location within Masjid Al-Aqsa’s compound enriches the spiritual journey of pilgrims, offering a profound connection to the past and a deeper understanding of Islamic heritage.
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