WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:04.129 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 00:00:04.129 --> 00:00:07.129 We are a sun that never sets. 00:00:07.129 --> 00:00:10.130 Should the caller summon us, we respond. 00:00:10.130 --> 00:00:14.130 We shall restore the stolen right. 00:00:14.130 --> 00:00:17.129 We shall grant victory to the beloved Al-Aqsa. 00:00:17.129 --> 00:00:20.129 Within it, the best of creation prayed. 00:00:20.129 --> 00:00:24.129 Truly, it is an excellent place of prayer. 00:00:24.129 --> 00:00:28.129 An excellent place of prayer. 00:00:28.129 --> 00:00:38.890 What is the fulcrum of conflict in the world? 00:00:38.890 --> 00:00:41.890 There is a pivotal fulcrum. 00:00:41.890 --> 00:00:45.890 Around which the struggle between truth and falsehood revolves. 00:00:45.890 --> 00:00:49.890 It is a focal point of attraction and the center of attention for all powers. 00:00:49.890 --> 00:00:53.049 Ever since Allah created the world. 00:00:53.049 --> 00:00:57.049 And according to the study of history and the course of events. 00:00:57.049 --> 00:01:01.049 The city of Jerusalem, in the blessed land of Palestine, is considered. 00:01:01.049 --> 00:01:07.049 The core, the axis, the title, the compass, and the origin of the struggle between truth and falsehood. 00:01:07.049 --> 00:01:10.459 Through the study of history. 00:01:10.459 --> 00:01:13.459 We arrive at a conclusion. 00:01:13.459 --> 00:01:19.459 That Al-Aqsa Mosque is always under the rule and control of the world's superpower. 00:01:19.459 --> 00:01:23.459 Regardless of whether that power is righteous or unjust. 00:01:23.459 --> 00:01:25.459 And the reverse is entirely true. 00:01:25.459 --> 00:01:30.459 For the power and state that controls it, as a foregone conclusion. 00:01:30.459 --> 00:01:37.459 Is the one that is supreme and in control of the world's fundamental processes and pillars. 00:01:37.459 --> 00:01:38.530 Therefore. 00:01:38.530 --> 00:01:43.530 If the Ummah of Islam wishes to reclaim its sanctities. 00:01:43.530 --> 00:01:46.530 It must become a formidable force. 00:01:46.530 --> 00:01:50.530 An Ummah strong in its religion and creed. 00:01:50.530 --> 00:01:53.620 And in its sovereignty and status. 00:01:53.620 --> 00:01:56.620 If we take a historical glimpse. 00:01:56.620 --> 00:02:01.620 And pause briefly at some important, pivotal milestones. 00:02:01.620 --> 00:02:06.620 We will find that this spot possesses an ancient historical status. 00:02:06.620 --> 00:02:10.659 In addition to its religious significance. 00:02:10.659 --> 00:02:13.659 It is one of the oldest cities in history. 00:02:13.659 --> 00:02:18.819 And the most exposed to raids, destruction, demolition, and burning. 00:02:18.819 --> 00:02:23.819 It has been subjected to complete destruction more than eighteen times. 00:02:23.819 --> 00:02:25.819 Only to be rebuilt again. 00:02:25.819 --> 00:02:29.979 The first to inhabit this city were the Jebusites. 00:02:29.979 --> 00:02:36.979 From the Canaanite Arabs who descended from the Arabian Peninsula. 00:02:36.979 --> 00:02:41.979 That is why one of its oldest names, Jebus, is attributed to them. 00:02:41.979 --> 00:02:47.039 Historians have mentioned that the Children of Israel migrated in the year. 00:02:47.039 --> 00:02:51.039 1189 B.C. 00:02:51.039 --> 00:02:55.039 From the city of Jericho to Jerusalem. 00:02:55.039 --> 00:02:58.039 And there was no city they passed through. 00:02:58.039 --> 00:03:03.039 But that they ruined and burned, then seized. 00:03:03.039 --> 00:03:05.099 After a period of time. 00:03:05.099 --> 00:03:11.099 Hostile and occupying campaigns followed in that city. 00:03:11.099 --> 00:03:16.099 Including the Persians and the Assyrian King Sennacherib. 00:03:16.099 --> 00:03:20.169 Then, after the Jews seized it and spread corruption therein. 00:03:20.169 --> 00:03:28.169 Allah, Blessed and Exalted be He, made their arrogance and corruption a sign of their downfall and the end of their state. 00:03:28.169 --> 00:03:33.259 So Allah empowered the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar against them. 00:03:33.259 --> 00:03:41.259 He took them captive and killed a large number of them in 586 B.C. 00:03:41.259 --> 00:03:44.259 And destroyed Jerusalem. 00:03:44.259 --> 00:03:46.259 Fifty years later. 00:03:46.259 --> 00:03:51.259 The Persian King Cyrus returned them to Jerusalem. 00:03:51.259 --> 00:03:57.259 And they lived for nearly two decades under Persian control. 00:03:57.259 --> 00:04:00.259 In the year 79 A.D. 00:04:00.259 --> 00:04:05.259 Historians mention that the city of Jerusalem witnessed bloody events. 00:04:05.259 --> 00:04:09.389 For the Roman butcher Titus besieged it. 00:04:09.389 --> 00:04:13.389 Until thousands of its inhabitants perished from hunger. 00:04:13.389 --> 00:04:16.389 And the killing continued for months. 00:04:16.389 --> 00:04:21.459 Until the number of dead was estimated at half a million people. 00:04:21.459 --> 00:04:27.459 Thus, the conflict between the world's superpowers and empires continues. 00:04:27.459 --> 00:04:29.459 On the soil of that land. 00:04:29.459 --> 00:04:32.459 Until Christianity spread there. 00:04:32.459 --> 00:04:36.459 After Emperor Constantine abandoned paganism. 00:04:36.459 --> 00:04:38.459 And embraced Christianity. 00:04:38.459 --> 00:04:41.459 In the fourth century A.D. 00:04:41.459 --> 00:04:45.620 It remained as such until it was conquered by 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with him. 00:04:45.620 --> 00:04:48.620 In the year 15 A.H. 00:04:48.620 --> 00:04:52.620 637 A.D. 00:04:52.620 --> 00:04:56.620 For the first time, its people welcomed the conqueror. 00:04:56.620 --> 00:04:59.620 And not a single drop of blood was shed. 00:04:59.620 --> 00:05:02.620 By the testimony of enemy historians. 00:05:02.620 --> 00:05:06.740 And thus, the Christians lived in safety and peace. 00:05:06.740 --> 00:05:09.740 Under the shadow of the Islamic state. 00:05:09.740 --> 00:05:12.740 Until it weakened and the Crusaders violated it. 00:05:12.740 --> 00:05:17.740 And occupied it in the year 492 A.H. 00:05:17.740 --> 00:05:22.740 They killed a great multitude of scholars, ascetics, and worshippers. 00:05:22.740 --> 00:05:24.740 As well as women and children. 00:05:24.740 --> 00:05:26.740 Exceeding seventy thousand. 00:05:26.740 --> 00:05:30.899 It remained as such until it was liberated by Saladin. 00:05:30.899 --> 00:05:34.899 In the year 583 A.H. 00:05:34.899 --> 00:05:38.899 Yet his conduct differed from theirs. 00:05:38.899 --> 00:05:42.899 For he was full of pardon, forgiveness, forbearance, and generosity. 00:05:42.899 --> 00:05:46.129 Ibn Kathir, may Allah have mercy on him, said. 00:05:46.129 --> 00:05:49.129 The Sultan—meaning Saladin—released. 00:05:49.129 --> 00:05:52.129 A multitude of them, including the daughters of kings. 00:05:52.129 --> 00:05:57.129 Along with the women, children, and men who were with them. 00:05:57.129 --> 00:06:00.129 And forgiveness was granted to many of them. 00:06:00.129 --> 00:06:03.129 And he interceded for many people. 00:06:03.129 --> 00:06:05.129 So he pardoned them. 00:06:05.129 --> 00:06:10.129 The Sultan distributed all the gold he had seized from them among the army. 00:06:10.129 --> 00:06:15.129 And kept nothing of it for himself to hoard or save. 00:06:15.129 --> 00:06:18.129 He was, may Allah have mercy on him, forbearing and generous. 00:06:18.129 --> 00:06:21.129 Bold, courageous, and merciful. 00:06:21.129 --> 00:06:25.449 Palestine remained thus in the hands of the Muslims. 00:06:25.449 --> 00:06:28.449 Until the outbreak of the First World War. 00:06:28.449 --> 00:06:34.449 When Britain occupied it in 1919 A.D. 00:06:34.449 --> 00:06:37.449 The Jews found a suitable opportunity. 00:06:37.449 --> 00:06:43.449 Until they established their state in 1948 A.D. 00:06:43.449 --> 00:06:46.449 On most of the land of Palestine. 00:06:46.449 --> 00:06:53.449 And completed the occupation of Jerusalem in 1967 A.D. 00:06:53.449 --> 00:06:57.639 And thus the struggle between truth and falsehood remains. 00:06:57.639 --> 00:06:59.639 Between the major powers. 00:06:59.639 --> 00:07:01.639 Revolving around Al-Aqsa Mosque. 00:07:01.639 --> 00:07:04.639 In Jerusalem and Palestine. 00:07:04.639 --> 00:07:08.639 Until the end of time and the appearance of the Dajjal. 00:07:08.639 --> 00:07:14.639 Who is the greatest trial on the face of the earth since Adam, peace be upon him, was created. 00:07:14.639 --> 00:07:18.670 He will emerge from the East, from Khurasan. 00:07:18.670 --> 00:07:20.670 Passing through Isfahan. 00:07:20.670 --> 00:07:24.670 Entering the peninsula between the Levant and Iraq. 00:07:24.670 --> 00:07:26.670 Heading toward Medina. 00:07:26.670 --> 00:07:30.670 Accompanied by seventy thousand Jews from Isfahan. 00:07:30.670 --> 00:07:32.829 Then 'Isa (Jesus), peace be upon him, will descend. 00:07:32.829 --> 00:07:34.829 The Messiah of Truth. 00:07:34.829 --> 00:07:36.959 He will overtake the Dajjal. 00:07:36.959 --> 00:07:38.959 The Messiah of Misguidance. 00:07:38.959 --> 00:07:42.959 He will overtake him at the gate of Ludd. 00:07:42.959 --> 00:07:43.959 And kill him. 00:07:43.959 --> 00:07:45.959 Then Allah will defeat the Jews. 00:07:45.959 --> 00:07:52.959 So that nothing of what Allah, the Almighty and Majestic, has created will be able to hide a Jew. 00:07:52.959 --> 00:07:55.959 Except that Allah will make that thing speak. 00:07:55.959 --> 00:07:57.959 Neither stone nor tree. 00:07:57.959 --> 00:08:00.959 Nor wall nor beast. 00:08:00.959 --> 00:08:02.959 Except for the Gharqad tree. 00:08:02.959 --> 00:08:05.959 For it is one of their trees and will not speak. 00:08:05.959 --> 00:08:07.959 But it will say. 00:08:07.959 --> 00:08:09.959 "O servant of Allah, O Muslim." 00:08:09.959 --> 00:08:13.959 "This is a Jew, so come and kill him." 00:08:13.959 --> 00:08:17.089 The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, says. 00:08:17.089 --> 00:08:22.089 "A group of my Ummah will continue to fight for the truth." 00:08:22.089 --> 00:08:25.089 "Prevailing over those who oppose them." 00:08:25.089 --> 00:08:29.089 "Until the last of them fights the Dajjal." 00:08:29.089 --> 00:08:32.309 After that, Gog and Magog will emerge. 00:08:32.309 --> 00:08:35.309 And they will reach Palestine. 00:08:35.309 --> 00:08:39.309 While 'Isa, peace be upon him, and the believers with him. 00:08:39.309 --> 00:08:41.309 Will be withdrawn to the mountain. 00:08:41.309 --> 00:08:44.340 Then 'Isa, peace be upon him, will call upon his Lord. 00:08:44.340 --> 00:08:47.340 To save them from their evil. 00:08:47.340 --> 00:08:51.340 So Allah will send upon them worms called *an-naghaf*. 00:08:51.340 --> 00:08:53.340 And they will all perish. 00:08:53.340 --> 00:08:55.340 Dying as one man would die. 00:08:55.340 --> 00:09:00.409 Then 'Isa, peace be upon him, will beseech Allah, Blessed and Exalted be He. 00:09:00.409 --> 00:09:05.500 And pray to Him to rid them of these stinking corpses. 00:09:05.500 --> 00:09:10.500 So Allah, Blessed and Exalted be He, will send birds like the necks of camels. 00:09:10.500 --> 00:09:14.600 They will carry them and cast them wherever Allah wills. 00:09:14.600 --> 00:09:18.600 Then Allah will send a heavy rain that will wash the earth. 00:09:18.600 --> 00:09:21.659 Until it leaves it like a mirror. 00:09:21.659 --> 00:09:25.659 Then 'Isa, peace be upon him, will remain on earth for years. 00:09:25.659 --> 00:09:27.659 The earth will bring forth its blessings. 00:09:27.659 --> 00:09:31.659 And affection, love, and kindness will prevail. 00:09:31.659 --> 00:09:34.659 And brotherhood among all people. 00:09:34.659 --> 00:09:38.659 Until there remains no enmity or grudge between any two. 00:09:38.659 --> 00:09:41.659 Nor hostility or hatred. 00:09:41.659 --> 00:09:45.730 That is why the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said. 00:09:45.730 --> 00:09:48.730 "Blessed is the life after the Messiah." 00:09:48.730 --> 00:09:51.730 "The sky will be permitted to rain." 00:09:51.730 --> 00:09:54.730 "And the earth will be permitted to grow vegetation." 00:09:54.730 --> 00:09:58.730 "Even if you cast your seed on a rock, it would grow." 00:09:58.730 --> 00:10:02.730 "A man will pass by a lion and it will not harm him." 00:10:02.730 --> 00:10:05.730 "And he will step on a snake and it will not harm him." 00:10:05.730 --> 00:10:09.730 "There will be no mutual hatred, no envy, and no malice." 00:10:09.730 --> 00:10:16.340 This contains an indication that the struggle between truth and falsehood. 00:10:16.340 --> 00:10:21.340 Will have its page folded and will end on the face of the earth in Palestine. 00:10:21.340 --> 00:10:24.820 An excellent place of prayer. 00:10:24.820 --> 00:10:27.820 We are a sun that never sets. 00:10:27.820 --> 00:10:30.820 Should the caller summon us, we respond. 00:10:30.820 --> 00:10:33.820 We shall restore the stolen right. 00:10:33.820 --> 00:10:36.820 We shall grant victory to the beloved Al-Aqsa. 00:10:36.820 --> 00:10:40.820 Within it, the best of creation prayed. 00:10:40.820 --> 00:10:43.820 Truly, it is an excellent place of prayer. 00:10:43.820 --> 00:10:46.820 The landing place of the Trustworthy Revelation. 00:10:46.820 --> 00:10:49.820 The place of mission for the Messengers. 00:10:49.820 --> 00:10:52.820 The Qibla for the Muslims. 00:10:52.820 --> 00:10:55.820 The destination of the conquerors. 00:10:55.820 --> 00:10:58.820 Within it, the best of creation prayed. 00:10:58.820 --> 00:11:01.820 Truly, it is an excellent place of prayer.