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Al-Khataniyya Library
The al-Aqsa Library ( ), also known as the al-Aqsa Mosque Library ( ), is the assemblage of books in the al-Aqsa Compound (). Locations The library has two components: (Several photos of the buildings from the outside) * The main library: west of al-Aqsa Mosque (al-Qibli). * The al-Khutniyya Library: south of al-Aqsa Mosque. Both locations are only accessible from within the compound. Main library The main al-Aqsa library is a general library. It is in a building immediately west of al-Aqsa Mosque (al-Qibli Mosque), inside the compound's south wall. This structure went by many names: * the "White Mosque" (The spelling ''Khutniyah'' is on pp. 17 and 36 (also ''al-Khutni'' for the sheik).) and (, ) because of its stones' color. * the "Women’s Mosque" ( ), ( "women's musalla") and "women's hall" because of its former use by women. * the "Templars' Armory", because of its use before as a hall or monastic quarters or refectory or armory by the Templars, who might hav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lazhar Neftien Aqsa 22
Lazhar may refer to: *''Monsieur Lazhar'' and the titular character, Bachir Lazhar *Lazhar Hadj Aïssa (born 1984), Algerian footballer *Lazhar Bououni (1948–2017), Tunisian politician *Lazhar Karoui Chebbi (born 1927) *Lazhar Ben Mohamed Tlil {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Aqsa Mosque From Dome Of The Rock Steps
Aqsa'', ''Aksa, al-Aksa or al-Aqsa ( ar, الأقصى, link=no, translit=al-Aqṣā) usually refer to either: *al-Aqsa Mosque compound, also known as , a religious site in Jerusalem located on the Temple Mount *, also known as the Qibli Mosque, a congregational mosque in the al-Aqsa Mosque compound Al-Aqsa may also refer to: Organizations named for the compound * al-Aqsa Foundation, international charity with alleged ties to the Palestinian militant organisation Hamas * al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades, coalition of Palestinian nationalist militias in the West Bank * al-Aqsa TV, the official Hamas-run television channel * al-Aqsa University, Palestinian university established in 1991 in the Gaza Strip region of the Palestinian territories * Jund al-Aqsa, a Salafist jihadist organization that was active during the Syrian Civil War Events named for the compound * Al-Aqsa Intifada, the second Palestinian Intifada, named because of Ariel Sharon's visit to the Al Aqsa Compound (Temple Moun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supreme Muslim Council
The Supreme Muslim Council (SMC; ar, المجلس الإسلامي الاعلى) was the highest body in charge of Muslim community affairs in Mandatory Palestine under British control. It was established to create an advisory body composed of Muslims and Christians with whom the High Commissioner could consult. The Muslim leaders, however, sought to create an independent council to supervise the religious affairs of its community, especially in matters relating to religious trusts (waqf) and shariah courts. The British acceded to these proposals and formed the SMC which controlled waqf funds, the orphan funds, and shariah courts, and responsible for appointing teachers and preachers. The SMC continued to exist until January 1951, when it was dissolved by Jordan and its function transferred to the Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf. A SMC was reconstituted in the occupied territories in 1967 as the judicial authority of the Muslim community in Israel in matters of personal status of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Fakhariyya Minaret
The Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem has four minarets in total: three on the western flank and one on the northern flank. Background Early Muslim writer Shihab Al-Din Ahmad Ibn Muhammad Ibn 'Abd Rabbihi (d. 940 AD), in his ''Kitab Al-Iqd Al-Farid'', describe the pre-Crusader Al-Aqsa enclave as having four minarets. After they conquered Jerusalem, defeating the Crusaders, the Mamluks built or renovated eight major minarets in the Holy City. Dating of the minarets in Jerusalem has been done according to the style and shape. Mamluk minarets generally have a square shape and are built at various locations along the perimeter of the Haram al-Sharif. The four minarets Ghawanima Minaret The Ghawanima Minaret or Al-Ghawanima Minaret was built at the northwestern corner of the Noble Sanctuary during the reign of Sultan Lajin circa 1298, or between 1297 and 1299, or circa circa 1298. It is named after Shaykh Ghanim ibn Ali ibn Husayn, who was appointed the Shayk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Islamic Museum
The Islamic Museum ( ar, متحف الآثار الإسلامية; he, מוזיאון האסלאם) is a museum on the Temple Mount in the Old City section of Jerusalem. On display are exhibits from ten periods of Islamic history encompassing several Muslim regions. The museum is west of al-Aqsa Mosque, across a courtyard. History The building was originally constructed by the Knights Templar, who used it as an annex to their headquarters established at the former Al-Aqsa Mosque. Following the Muslim reconquest of Jerusalem, the mosque was restored in 1194 CE. The annex building served an assembly hall for the Fakhr al-Din Mohammad School (al-Fakhriya), a madrasa built by al-Mansur Qalawun in 1282 CE, during the Mamluk era.Al-Aqsa Library and Islamic Museum Archenet Digital Library. Most of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dome Of Yusuf Agha
The Dome of Yusuf Agha ( ar, قبة يوسف أغا ) is a small square building with a dome in the al-Aqsa Compound (), in the courtyard between the Islamic Museum and Qibli Mosque, al-Aqsa Mosque (al-Qibli). History It was built in 1681 and commemorates Yusuf agha (title), Agha. He also endowed the Dome of Yusuf, a smaller and more intricate-looking structure about to the north. It was converted in the 1970s into a ticket office and an information kiosk for visitors. Environs It is in the middle of an open-air courtyard that stores detached column capitals. To its south is the al-Aqsa Library. To its west are the Islamic Museum and the Gate of the Moors, Moors' Gate (Morocco Gate). There's another domed building to its northwest: the (the sebil of the Moors' Gate). To its southwest is the al-Fakhariyya Minaret. To its north is a mihrab with a small window in it, the mihrab of the :commons:Mastabat as-Sanawbar, Pine Platform () (). References External links * * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
