Bandung, MINA — Islamic scholar and Aqsa Working Group (AWG) advisor Munif Nasir has called on Muslims worldwide to uphold their religious responsibility in defending Masjid Al-Aqsa, emphasizing that the mosque belongs to the entire Muslim ummah, not just Palestinians.
Speaking at a mass religious gathering (Tabligh Akbar) 2025 in Bandung, West Java, Munif stressed that Al-Aqsa is one of only three mosques designated by the Prophet Muhammad as destinations for religious pilgrimage, alongside Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi.
“Al-Aqsa is a matter of faith (aqidah), not just politics or humanitarian concern,” he said.
He cited the late scholar Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi, who described Al-Aqsa as a trust upon all Muslims, underscoring the mosque’s status as a sacred responsibility.
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“Its liberation is possible, but only if Muslims remain united in faith and action,” he added.
Munif urged Muslims to reflect on the Quranic story of Isra’ Mi’raj, where Al-Aqsa plays a central role, and to strengthen their solidarity with Palestine through knowledge, prayer, and support.[]
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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