Journey to Baitul-Muqaddas (Jerusalem) & Jordan (1365 Views)
Journey to Baitul-Muqaddas (Jerusalem) & Jordan
By Imam Mushtaq Shaikh
On hearing the name Baitul-Muqaddas or Jerusalem, immediately one’s mind is diverted towards the current heartrending state of this historical city. A city that is very near and dear to the hearts of all the faithful of the three Abrahamic faiths, Christians, Muslims and Jews, all claiming ownership of this Holy Land. This city has seen its share of bloody battles and the rise and fall of countless kingdoms.I am not an expert on Medieval History neither am I an analyst of the current political crisis that has gripped the Holy Land in a continuous cycle of peace meetings and negotiations, but I do know that the father of the three major religions, Prophet Ibrahim/Abraham (A) would never sanction violence, tyranny, usurpation of land and property, killing of innocent men, women and children, demolishment of homes, and fighting amongst his children.
Al-Hamdulillah (All Praise is for Allah), I have travelled twice to this goldmine of history during my lifetime. The first time I travelled ... (read the insightful and informative account below by clicking the various parts. Please also watch the videos)
