Description

At the heart of Jerusalem (Al-Quds) is the Al-Aqsa Al-Mubarak (المسجد الأقصى المبارك ), enclosing over 35 acres of fountains, gardens, buildings and domes. At its southernmost end is Al-Aqsa Mosque and at its centre the celebrated Dome of the Rock. The entire area is regarded as a mosque and comprises nearly one sixth of the walled city of Jerusalem.

The outer size of the mosque is 55 x 75 metres. It has no minaret but a dome covered by silver. The interior is up of 7 aisles, divided by columns. The ceiling opens up into the dome, which is held up by 4 arches. Decorations are both made in tree and as mosaics.

The Al-Aqsa Al-Mubarak is one of the three most important sites in Islam, and a showcase for Islamic architecture and design from Umayyad to Ottoman times that continues as an important religious and educational centre for Muslims to the present day.