Who was the prophet at the time of Al Aqsa? What did the Prophet say about Al Aqsa? Did the Prophet go to Al Aqsa?

The Al-Aqsa Mosque is located in the Old City of Jerusalem and is considered the third holiest site in Islam after Mecca and Medina. According to Islamic sources, the Quran (17:1) indicates that Prophet Muhammad was miraculously transported one night from Mecca to this site in Jerusalem

Sayyidina Abu Dharr RA reported that he asked the Prophet SAW, “O Messenger of Allah, which masjid was built first on earth?” The Prophet SAW replied, “The Sacred Masjid of Makkah.” Abu Dharr again asked, “Which was next?” The Prophet SAW said, “The Masjid al-Aqsa”.

After traveling the enormous distance to Jerusalem on the back of al-Buraq, Prophet Muhammad reached the area known as Masjid al-Aqsa. He dismounted and tethered al-Buraq to a ring in the gate.

The Prophet then walked into the Masjid – the place of prostration – to be met by a group of the previous Prophets; he then had the great honor of leading them in prayer.

The Al-Aqsa Mosque is a mosque located in the Old City of Jerusalem and is considered the third holiest site in Islam after Mecca and Medina. The mosque was originally built by Caliph Umar in 638 CE, just a few years after the Muslim conquest of Jerusalem.

Al-Aqsa Mosque’s location within the Old City of Jerusalem places it in close proximity to various historical and holy sites in Judaism and Christianity, including the Temple in Jerusalem. This proximity has elevated its geopolitical significance and made it a focal point in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.

The mosque is situated on the Temple Mount, which is also known as Haram al-Sharif. The compound contains several other important religious sites, including the Dome of the Rock, which is believed to be the spot where Prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven.