An Islamic Perspective, New,
*[A5] Paperback - 147 pages, 2nd Edition,
by Ismail Adam Patel,
Published by Al-Aqsa Publishers.




Description :


'Virtues of Jerusalem' is a much awaited book detailing the sacredness of Jerusalem in Islamic History, theology and future prophesies. Classical sources have been used to present a wide range of information which explains why past and present Muslims revere this blessed city.



The City of al-Quds (Jerusalem) houses one of the holiest sites, the Al-Haram al-Sharif (al-Aqsa Sanctuary). The precincts of al-Aqsa have been used throughout the centuries as a place of worship, residence and meditation by many Prophets and their followers. Many Qur'anic verses and the narrations of the Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him  and grant him peace, mention this sacred blessed land.



Al-Aqsa is also the site from which the Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him  and grant him peace, undertook his journey to the Heavens (al-Mi’raj). Al-Aqsa is the first qiblah (direction of prayer), the second house of worship built on earth and the only Masjid besides the Ka’bah mentioned by name in the Holy Qur’an.



This book is essential reading for all Muslims and for all those who seek a better understanding of the struggle over Jerusalem today. Includes a guide and plan the al-Haram al-Sharif (al-Aqsa sanctuary) with picture.


Virtues of Jerusalem : An Islamic Perspective provides :


   *** Referenced Information from the Qur'an and ahadith,
   *** Reflects on the historic position of Jerusalem in Islam,
   *** Clarifies the Muslim attachment to Jerusalem,
   *** Explains the position of Jerusalem at the end of time as prophesised in Islam.







Table of Contents :


---Transliteration Table,
---Introduction,
---Introduction to the Second Edition,

---Chapter [1]. The Qur'an,
---Chapter [2]. A Blessed and Holy Land,
---Chapter [3]. The Place and Direction of Worship,
---Chapter [4]. Through Symbolic Expression,
---Chapter [5]. Through Seasonal Expression,
---Chapter [6]. Prophet's and People,
---Chapter [7]. Through Events,
---Chapter [8]. A Place of Migration,
---Chapter [9]. A Place of Struggle,
---Chapter [10]. The Centre of Belief and Goodness
---Chapter [11]. A Place of Caliphate,
---Chapter [12]. The Virtues of Praying and Charity,
---Chapter [13]. Travel for Prayers,
---Chapter [14]. Starting Hajj or Umrah From Masjid al-Aqsa,
---Chapter [15]. Historical Significance,
---Chapter [16]. Prophesied and Land of Promise,
---Chapter [17]. Guide and Plan of al-Haram al-Sharif.


---Notes,
---Appendix,
------Qur'anic References,
---Index.   







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* Dimensions : 21.6 x 13.8cm.