WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:04.129 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 00:00:24.129 --> 00:00:28.190 A blessed place of prayer. 00:00:28.190 --> 00:00:36.490 Why must we remain loyal to Bayt al-Maqdis? 00:00:36.490 --> 00:00:46.850 We have previously mentioned the importance, status, sanctity, and blessings of Palestine. 00:00:46.850 --> 00:00:51.850 And its connection to the creed, faith, divine revelation, and the mission of all the prophets. 00:00:51.850 --> 00:00:58.850 This serves as a great motivation and incentive for every Muslim to bear the responsibility placed upon their shoulders. 00:00:58.850 --> 00:01:03.850 Regarding this vital cause and that usurped land. 00:01:03.850 --> 00:01:10.879 However, this does not prevent us from recalling some important historical positions and facts. 00:01:10.879 --> 00:01:15.879 And the bright images and victories achieved upon its soil. 00:01:15.879 --> 00:01:23.879 To serve as an additional incentive and a powerful drive, out of love and loyalty to that land which Allah has blessed. 00:01:23.879 --> 00:01:27.879 In addition to the original religious incentive. 00:01:27.879 --> 00:01:33.200 Among the facts that many Muslims may overlook: 00:01:33.200 --> 00:01:38.200 Is that significant historical events and unparalleled acts of heroism, 00:01:38.200 --> 00:01:43.200 Took place in Palestine and changed the course of history. 00:01:43.200 --> 00:01:51.200 Indeed, it is no exaggeration to say that the Ummah was passing through a critical, difficult, and extremely dark phase. 00:01:52.200 --> 00:01:56.200 To the point that Muslims had lost hope of rising again, 00:01:56.200 --> 00:01:59.200 And reclaiming their status and strength. 00:01:59.200 --> 00:02:03.230 In this segment, and in answer to the question posed, 00:02:03.230 --> 00:02:10.229 We will mention three pivotal moments and important events in the history of Palestine, 00:02:10.229 --> 00:02:14.229 That good, holy, and blessed land, 00:02:14.229 --> 00:02:18.229 Which restored to the Ummah its glory, elevation, and supremacy, 00:02:18.229 --> 00:02:22.229 After dark years and difficult circumstances. 00:02:22.229 --> 00:02:24.490 The first scene: 00:02:24.490 --> 00:02:30.580 After the Islamic state had expanded from China to France, 00:02:30.580 --> 00:02:33.580 Including areas of Europe, 00:02:33.580 --> 00:02:38.580 Divisions occurred, and conflicts increased between the smaller states. 00:02:38.580 --> 00:02:43.580 To the extent that some sought the help of enemies to destroy others. 00:02:43.580 --> 00:02:50.580 Thus, the Crusader campaigns began to seize cities, most notably Antioch. 00:02:50.580 --> 00:02:52.580 Then they besieged Bayt al-Maqdis. 00:02:52.580 --> 00:02:59.580 They entered the city and stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque in the year 492 AH. 00:02:59.580 --> 00:03:05.580 And committed a great, brutal, and horrific massacre inside it. 00:03:05.580 --> 00:03:11.580 So much so that one of the Crusader historians from the Franks described it, saying: 00:03:11.580 --> 00:03:18.620 "Our soldiers were wading up to their shins in the blood of the Muslims." 00:03:18.620 --> 00:03:22.870 Then, in the year 583 AH, 00:03:22.870 --> 00:03:26.870 Salah al-Din, may Allah have mercy on him, marched from Damascus. 00:03:26.870 --> 00:03:30.870 The Battle of Hattin took place near Tiberias. 00:03:30.870 --> 00:03:33.870 He inflicted a crushing defeat upon the Crusaders. 00:03:33.870 --> 00:03:38.870 Then he marched to Acre, Sidon, Jaffa, and Beirut, 00:03:38.870 --> 00:03:40.870 As well as Nablus and Ramla. 00:03:40.870 --> 00:03:43.939 And he liberated the Al-Aqsa Mosque. 00:03:43.939 --> 00:03:48.939 Thus, the Battle of Hattin in Palestine was a resounding victory, 00:03:48.939 --> 00:03:52.939 And a decisive battle for the history of the Muslims. 00:03:52.939 --> 00:03:57.939 It was a bright, untarnished page for Salah al-Din, may Allah have mercy on him, 00:03:57.939 --> 00:04:02.939 As it turned the scales and restored to the Ummah its status and glory, 00:04:02.939 --> 00:04:06.939 After years of humiliation, weakness, and disgrace. 00:04:06.939 --> 00:04:09.699 The second scene: 00:04:09.699 --> 00:04:12.699 At the beginning of the seventh century AH, 00:04:12.699 --> 00:04:16.699 There were two influential powers in the world: 00:04:16.699 --> 00:04:20.699 The power of the Muslims and the power of the Crusaders. 00:04:20.699 --> 00:04:23.699 The Muslims ruled from western China, 00:04:23.699 --> 00:04:26.699 Through Asia and Africa, 00:04:26.699 --> 00:04:30.699 To western Europe in the lands of Al-Andalus. 00:04:30.699 --> 00:04:34.699 However, a deterioration and instability in the political situation, 00:04:34.699 --> 00:04:37.699 Began to weaken the state's foundation. 00:04:37.699 --> 00:04:42.800 The foundation of the Muslims was the Abbasid Caliphate in Iraq, 00:04:42.800 --> 00:04:45.930 Along with Egypt, the Levant, the Hijaz, and Yemen, 00:04:45.930 --> 00:04:47.930 Under the rule of the Ayyubids, 00:04:47.930 --> 00:04:50.930 As well as the Maghreb and Al-Andalus, 00:04:50.930 --> 00:04:54.930 The Khwarazmian state, India, and western Persia, 00:04:54.930 --> 00:04:58.930 Iran, and Anatolia (Turkey). 00:04:58.930 --> 00:05:01.930 The Crusaders were distributed in parts of Europe, 00:05:01.930 --> 00:05:04.930 Armenia, and elsewhere. 00:05:04.930 --> 00:05:08.089 A new power emerged from Mongolia, 00:05:08.089 --> 00:05:11.089 North of China: the Tatars. 00:05:11.089 --> 00:05:14.089 Under the leadership of Genghis Khan, 00:05:14.089 --> 00:05:17.089 Which means "the conqueror of the world." 00:05:17.089 --> 00:05:20.089 Within a short period, 00:05:20.089 --> 00:05:23.089 Their kingdom expanded to include vast areas: 00:05:23.089 --> 00:05:26.089 All of China, 00:05:26.089 --> 00:05:29.089 Nine and a half million square kilometers, 00:05:29.089 --> 00:05:32.089 Mongolia, Vietnam, 00:05:33.089 --> 00:05:36.089 Thailand, and parts of Siberia. 00:05:36.089 --> 00:05:39.180 The Mongol Tatars were characterized by the annihilation of cities, 00:05:39.180 --> 00:05:42.180 Without distinguishing between old or young, 00:05:42.180 --> 00:05:45.180 Man or woman, 00:05:45.180 --> 00:05:48.180 Civilian or military, 00:05:48.180 --> 00:05:51.180 Oppressor or oppressed. 00:05:51.180 --> 00:05:54.180 They had no honor and kept no covenants. 00:05:54.180 --> 00:05:57.180 So they began to invade the Islamic cities, 00:05:57.180 --> 00:06:00.180 City by city. 00:06:01.180 --> 00:06:04.180 In Baghdad, in the year 656 AH, 00:06:04.180 --> 00:06:07.180 In a great massacre, 00:06:07.180 --> 00:06:10.180 The likes of which history had never witnessed, 00:06:10.180 --> 00:06:13.180 Where more than a million souls were killed. 00:06:13.180 --> 00:06:16.180 Then the Tatar advance continued, 00:06:16.180 --> 00:06:19.180 To Aleppo, then Damascus, 00:06:19.180 --> 00:06:22.180 In the year 657 AH. 00:06:22.180 --> 00:06:25.180 Then they occupied Nablus, 00:06:25.180 --> 00:06:28.180 And all of Palestine up to Gaza. 00:06:28.180 --> 00:06:31.180 Then, within two years, they brought down, 00:06:31.180 --> 00:06:34.180 All of Iraq, 00:06:34.180 --> 00:06:37.180 And large parts of Turkey and Syria, 00:06:37.180 --> 00:06:40.180 Palestine and Lebanon, 00:06:40.180 --> 00:06:43.339 Until they reached the borders of Egypt. 00:06:43.339 --> 00:06:46.339 Despite the very difficult economic situation, 00:06:46.339 --> 00:06:49.339 At that time in Egypt, 00:06:49.339 --> 00:06:52.339 The scholars rallied, 00:06:52.339 --> 00:06:55.339 Among them 'Izz al-Din Ibn 'Abd al-Salam, 00:06:55.339 --> 00:06:58.339 Behind Qutuz, may Allah have mercy on him, 00:06:58.339 --> 00:07:01.339 Until they fought with courage at 'Ayn Jalut, 00:07:01.339 --> 00:07:04.339 Between Beisan and Nablus, 00:07:04.339 --> 00:07:07.339 On the twenty-fifth of Ramadan, 00:07:07.339 --> 00:07:10.339 In the year 658 AH. 00:07:10.339 --> 00:07:13.339 They achieved a great victory over the Tatars, 00:07:13.339 --> 00:07:16.339 And their entire army was annihilated. 00:07:16.339 --> 00:07:19.339 Thus, an important page was turned, 00:07:19.339 --> 00:07:22.339 And a difficult phase for the Islamic Ummah, 00:07:22.339 --> 00:07:25.339 Indeed, for the entire world. 00:07:25.339 --> 00:07:28.339 And the Tatars never rose again to this day. 00:07:28.339 --> 00:07:31.699 The third scene: 00:07:31.699 --> 00:07:34.699 There was a strong desire among French politicians, 00:07:34.699 --> 00:07:37.699 And their leaders, to occupy Egypt. 00:07:37.699 --> 00:07:40.699 They exploited the weakness of the Ottoman Empire, 00:07:40.699 --> 00:07:43.699 Especially after Napoleon's victory, 00:07:43.699 --> 00:07:46.699 In a fierce war against Italy, 00:07:46.699 --> 00:07:49.699 Where arrogance and pride began, 00:07:49.699 --> 00:07:52.699 And eyes turned toward Egypt. 00:07:52.699 --> 00:07:55.699 The Jewish millionaire Rothschild, 00:07:55.699 --> 00:07:58.699 Covered the French financial deficit, 00:07:58.699 --> 00:08:01.699 And funded Napoleon's campaign against Egypt, 00:08:01.699 --> 00:08:04.699 In the year 1798. 00:08:04.699 --> 00:08:07.860 [1798 AD]. 00:08:07.860 --> 00:08:10.860 The goal was to convince Napoleon to help the Jews, 00:08:10.860 --> 00:08:13.860 In establishing a national home for them in Palestine. 00:08:13.860 --> 00:08:16.860 The French fleet landed, 00:08:17.860 --> 00:08:20.860 And a battle took place with the Mamluk forces, 00:08:20.860 --> 00:08:23.860 The French were victorious, 00:08:23.860 --> 00:08:26.860 Followed by the occupation of Cairo. 00:08:26.860 --> 00:08:29.860 Napoleon began in the year 1799, 00:08:29.860 --> 00:08:32.860 [1799 AD], 00:08:32.860 --> 00:08:35.860 A campaign toward Palestine and the Levant, 00:08:35.860 --> 00:08:38.860 To bring it under his control, 00:08:38.860 --> 00:08:41.860 And to eliminate Ottoman control there. 00:08:41.860 --> 00:08:44.860 He occupied Gaza and Jaffa, 00:08:44.860 --> 00:08:47.860 They committed massacres against its people, 00:08:47.860 --> 00:08:50.860 Even executing 4,000 prisoners. 00:08:50.860 --> 00:08:53.860 Then they occupied the city of Haifa, 00:08:53.860 --> 00:08:56.860 By the French commander Kléber. 00:08:56.860 --> 00:09:00.240 Napoleon continued with Kléber, 00:09:00.240 --> 00:09:03.240 And his army marched along the Palestinian coast, 00:09:03.240 --> 00:09:06.240 To occupy the city of Acre, 00:09:06.240 --> 00:09:09.240 And to subdue its governor, Ahmad Pasha al-Jazzar, 00:09:09.240 --> 00:09:12.240 The ruler of Acre at that time. 00:09:12.240 --> 00:09:15.240 They reached the outskirts of the city, 00:09:15.240 --> 00:09:18.240 And imposed a siege around it, 00:09:18.240 --> 00:09:21.399 And began shelling it with cannons. 00:09:21.399 --> 00:09:24.399 The people of Acre, led by Ahmad Pasha al-Jazzar, 00:09:24.399 --> 00:09:27.399 Defended the city with desperate resolve. 00:09:27.399 --> 00:09:30.399 During that period, 00:09:30.399 --> 00:09:33.399 The French forces managed to occupy, 00:09:33.399 --> 00:09:36.399 Tiberias, Nazareth, and Safed. 00:09:36.399 --> 00:09:39.399 After a siege that lasted 62 days, 00:09:39.399 --> 00:09:42.399 Napoleon and his army failed to enter Acre. 00:09:42.399 --> 00:09:45.399 And Napoleon returned, dragging, 00:09:45.399 --> 00:09:48.399 The tails of defeat, disappointment, and loss. 00:09:48.399 --> 00:09:51.399 And he said his famous statement: 00:09:51.399 --> 00:09:54.399 "I have buried my dreams under the walls of Acre." 00:09:54.399 --> 00:09:57.399 Then the French army broke, 00:09:57.399 --> 00:10:00.399 And was defeated in Egypt. 00:10:00.399 --> 00:10:03.399 Yes, the place of prayer. 00:10:03.399 --> 00:10:06.399 We are a sun that does not set. 00:10:06.399 --> 00:10:09.399 If the caller calls, we respond. 00:10:09.399 --> 00:10:12.399 We return the right, intact. 00:10:12.399 --> 00:10:15.399 We support the beloved Al-Aqsa. 00:10:15.399 --> 00:10:18.399 In it, the best of creation prayed. 00:10:18.399 --> 00:10:21.399 It is indeed a blessed place of prayer. 00:10:21.399 --> 00:10:24.399 The landing site of the trustworthy revelation. 00:10:24.399 --> 00:10:27.399 The place of mission for the messengers. 00:10:27.399 --> 00:10:30.399 The qibla for the Muslims. 00:10:30.399 --> 00:10:33.399 The destination of the conquerors. 00:10:33.399 --> 00:10:36.399 In it, the best of creation prayed. 00:10:36.399 --> 00:10:39.399 It is indeed a blessed place of prayer.