Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

al-aqsa

Noun

al-ʔaqṣā

Definition

A term often referring to Al-Aqsa Mosque, a significant religious site in Jerusalem.

Examples

The Al-Aqsa Mosque is located in the Old City of Jerusalem.
It is the third holiest site in Islam after Mecca and Medina.
Many pilgrims visit Al-Aqsa for prayer and to appreciate its historic architecture.

Meaning

Al-Aqsa means ‘the farthest’ in Arabic. It holds great importance in Islam as the site from where Prophet Muhammad is believed to have ascended to heaven during the Night Journey.