Tag: Sacred Mosque

  • The Posi­tion of Jerusalem and al-Ḥaram al-Sharīf in Islam

    The Posi­tion of Jerusalem and al-Ḥaram al-Sharīf in Islam

    During the Mi'raj, the Prophet(P) is reported to have received from God the command of five daily prayers (salah) that all Muslims must perform. Upon his return to Mecca, the Prophet instituted these prayers. It is significant to note that he made Jerusalem the direction (al-Qiblah) which Muslims must face while doing their prayers (narrated…