Light the Lamps of Masjid Al-Aqsa
An action worth a thousand prayers
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Gain the reward of praying in Masjid-Al-Aqsa
The Prophet (saw) was asked, 'If one of us cannot visit it [Al-Aqsa], what should we do?' He (saw) said, 'Then he should make a gift of some oil to be lit therein [in its lamps]. For indeed the one who gifts this to it, will be like the one who has prayed therein'. (Ahmad)
Alhamdulillah, Muslim Hands is honoured to offer you the historic opportunity to light the Qibali Masjid Grand Prayer Hall at Al-Aqsa. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to be a part of saving the history of this Blessed Masjid.
Masjid Al-Aqsa is the third holiest site in Islam. It was the first qiblah of the Muslims and the site of the Prophet's (saw) miraculous Ascension into the heavens during Al-Isra wal-Mi'raj.
For over a decade, Muslim Hands have been working closely with the Zakat Al-Quds Committee, the Jordanian authority that manages the affairs of Al-Aqsa, to help preserve this historic site (see map below). Last Ramadan, thanks to your incredible generosity and support, we were even able to light up extensive areas of the masjid for the first time in over 30 years, an immensely rewardable project, in sha' Allah.
The status of Al-Aqsa is so high that the reward of praying in Al-Aqsa is a thousand times greater than praying anywhere else (except Masjid Al-Haram and the Prophet's mosque). To pray in this mosque is a huge blessing, but for those of you who are unable to, lighting the lamps of Al-Aqsa carries the same reward as praying in it.
The current lighting system at the Qibali Masjid was installed in 1986, and the old wiring means there is a huge risk of fire. This year, we are hugely honoured to be working with The Hashemite Fund for the Restoration of Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock to illuminate the entire masjid for the benefit of hundreds of thousands of worshippers to come, in sha' Allah.
Don't miss out! Donate today to gain the reward of praying in the Sacred Sanctuary.
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Significance of Masjid Al-Aqsa
Rebuilding Al-Aqsa
How you've helped since 2008
Illuminated extensive parts of the masjid for the first time in over 30 years
Renovation of several wudhu areas in and around the blessed mosque
Renovated the toilet facilities for men and women
Installation of a new PA system and data centre
Extensive replacement of damaged paving stones
Furnishing of Al-Aqsa School for Boys
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