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Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, live
Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa · Jerusalem, Palestine
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Al-Aqsa Mosque is the third holiest place in Islam. It stands on the esplanade of the mosques in Jerusalem, in Palestine, and is a place of major spiritual importance.
Built in the 7th century, Al-Aqsa is bound up with the night journey of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (al-Isra) and was the first qibla of the Muslims before the Kaaba.
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Al-Aqsa Mosque holds a central place in the hearts of Muslims the world over. This third holiest site of Islam stands in majesty in Jerusalem, within the precinct of Haram al-Sharif. Thanks to the cameras installed there, it is now possible to contemplate this sacred site from anywhere on earth.
This historic mosque carries immense spiritual importance. It was towards it that the first Muslims turned to pray before the qibla was turned towards Mecca. It was there, tradition holds, that the Prophet Muhammad made his night journey, a defining event in Islamic history. The faithful feel a deep connection watching its slender minarets and its walls laden with history.
The live broadcast lets you follow the congregational prayers that bring together thousands of believers. The images show the remarkable Ottoman architecture, with its marble columns and refined geometric decoration. The atmosphere changes with the hours of the day and the seasons.
During the month of Ramadan, the crowds become especially striking. The faithful gather in great numbers for the evening prayers and the night vigils. The emotion carries through the screen.
Watching Al-Aqsa live is also a chance to reflect on the history of this exceptional place. Every stone tells of centuries of devotion and spiritual life. For many it is a moment of reflection and of connection with their faith, even from afar. This modern technology brings Muslims closer to their spiritual roots, creating an invisible but real bond with a sanctuary revered for more than thirteen centuries.
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Where is Al-Aqsa Mosque?
Al-Aqsa Mosque stands in Jerusalem, in Palestine, on the esplanade of the mosques, also called Haram al-Sharif. That wide compound holds several buildings, among them the famous Dome of the Rock. Revered for more than thirteen centuries, the mosque is a place of daily prayer for the Muslims of the city and draws worshippers from around the world, especially during Ramadan.
Why is Al-Aqsa the third holiest site in Islam?
Al-Aqsa comes after Mecca and Medina because it is bound up with major events in Islamic history. It was the first qibla, the direction towards which the first Muslims prayed before the Kaaba, and the Quran names it as the destination of the Prophet's ﷺ night journey. A hadith counts it among the three mosques to which a journey of devotion may be undertaken.
How can I watch Al-Aqsa Mosque live?
Cameras installed on site broadcast images of Al-Aqsa Mosque without interruption. Our page lets you follow that stream free of charge: congregational prayers, the atmosphere of Ramadan evenings, the architecture with its marble columns and geometric decoration. It is a way of reflecting and staying spiritually connected to this blessed place, even thousands of miles away.
What are the Isra and the Mi'raj?
The Isra is the night journey of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from the Sacred Mosque in Mecca to Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, named in surah 17. The Mi'raj is his ascent to the heavens from Jerusalem, during which, according to tradition, the five daily prayers were prescribed. Tradition places this event on 27 Rajab.
What can be seen on the Al-Aqsa live stream?
The broadcast shows the life of the mosque through the day: the five prayers, the Friday gatherings and the Ramadan vigils that bring together thousands of worshippers. You also see the architecture of the building, its minarets and its walls laden with history. The atmosphere changes with the seasons and the hours, offering a new occasion for reflection at every visit.