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What is the name of the mosque in Jerusalem considered the third holiest site in Islam, significant to the Night Journey?

AMasjid al-Haram
BDome of the Rock
CMasjid an-Nabawi
DMasjid al-Aqsa

Explanation

– Masjid al-Aqsa, located in Jerusalem, is considered the third holiest site in Islam, holding particular significance as the destination of the Prophet’s (PBUH) miraculous Night Journey (Isra).
– This site also served as the original direction of prayer (Qibla) for early Muslims before the change to facing the Kaaba in Makkah occurred in 2 AH.
– For exams, note that this mosque is distinct from, though located near, the Dome of the Rock, another significant Islamic structure within the same broader religious complex.

Exam Relevance
  • Topic: Holy Sites
  • Subtopic: Masjid al-Aqsa
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