​Learning Objectives

1. Identify the significance of Masjid al-Aqsa in Islam through its connection to Prophets as referenced in the Qur’an and Sunnah

2. Evaluate how the Prophet’s Night Journey to the Al-Aqsa Masjid highlights its significant position in Islam.

3. Appreciate the significance of Masjid Al-Aqsa serving as the first direction the Prophet and early Muslims faced during prayer, and how Masjid al-Aqsa continued to be honored by successive Muslim rulers.

4. Recognize the reasons why Masjid al-Aqsa is a holy site in Islam due to its designation as a blessed masjid and sacred area.