Lately it is in the news again. Israelis are digging underneath Al Aqsa Mosque. Many people around the world assume it is the Dome of The Rock the Israelis are digging underneath. That is not true. Jerusalem is the third holiest city after Mecca and Medinah, Saudi Arabia. Jerusalem has two important mosques: The Dome of the Rock and the other one is Al Aqsa Mosque.
It is unfortunate, many get the two mixed up. Many believe the Dome of the Rock is Al Aqsa Mosque. I have posted pictures of what the Dome of the Rock and Al Aqsa Mosque looks like.
This is the Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem.
This is Alqsa Mosque, Jerusalem.
Al Aqsa Mosque is actually mentioned in the Qu'ran, Surah Al Israa. It is one of the oldest mosques in the world. Both mosques: the Dome of the Rock and Al Aqsa Mosque are important mosques for the Muslim world.
It is vital to know the difference because a lot of time the media does a poor job showing what Al Aqsa Mosque looks like. Know the difference, so that you may be an informed reader and critical thinker.
Monday, October 15, 2007
What's the Difference between Al Aqsa Mosque and Dome of the Rock?
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