The Dhaka Times Desk Israel has once again started politics with Al-Aqsa Mosque. Israel has banned men under the age of 50 from entering the mosque!
Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem has been a subject of politics for thousands of years. Last week, Palestinian men under the age of 50 were banned from entering the mosque by Israel!
Masjid al-Aqsa which is called in Arabic: المسجد الاقصى (Al-Aqsa Mosque or also known as Baitul Muqaddas).
It is located in the Old City of Jerusalem. Along with this mosque, the buildings named Qubbat As Sakhra, Qubbat As Silsila and Qubbat An Nabi are also located in the same premises. This mosque is a witness of history.
This mosque has been closed several times. It was reopened under pressure from the world Muslim community. This time, the country's police said, male Muslims under the age of 50 cannot enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque premises!
Recently, the Israeli police installed metal detectors in Al-Aqsa Mosque area under the pretext of strengthening security. This ban has been imposed due to the fear that there may be protests due to this.
A few days ago, after two policemen were killed by suspected Palestinian gunmen, Israel stopped Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The mosque was then reopened in the face of protests from people around the world, including Palestinians, throughout the week.
Al-Aqsa Mosque is the third holiest mosque in Islam. Currently, the Jewish state of Israel occupies this historic mosque. In 1969, they had once set fire to Al Aqsa Mosque.
It was from this holy mosque that the Prophet (pbuh) traveled to Urdhakasha or Meraj. Almighty Allah Rabbul Alamin said about this, “All glory be to Him Who made His servant travel from Masjid al-Haram to Masjid al-Aqsa in one night; whose four sides I have blessed. (The purpose of making this journey) is that I may show him My Signs.” (Surah Bani Israel: Verse 1)
This mosque has a lot of history. 40 years after the construction of the Kaaba by Hazrat Ibrahim (AS), Hazrat Yaqub (AS) built this Al Aqsa Mosque. Then in 1004 BC, Hazrat Sulaiman (a.s.) rebuilt this mosque. After the entire Baitul Moqaddas area came under Muslim control in 638 AD, the Muslim rulers renovated this mosque several times.
However, after the Christian Crusaders captured Palestine in 1096, Al Aqsa Mosque was extensively modified and turned into a church. They placed a cross on the dome of the mosque and named it 'Sulaimani Shrine'.
Then in 1187 AD, the Muslim general Gazi Salahuddin Ayyubid rebuilt the Al Aqsa Mosque according to the previous design after taking possession of Jerusalem. The area of this historical mosque is three and a half thousand square meters. 5 thousand Muslims can pray together in this mosque. However, Israel has been doing various kinds of politics with this mosque for ages. which is still ongoing.
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