1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,620 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 2 00:00:24,329 --> 00:00:27,329 [The speaker begins with a metaphor of a workshop or a foundation.] 3 00:00:31,620 --> 00:00:34,619 What is the responsibility of every Muslim? 4 00:00:34,619 --> 00:00:37,619 Regarding the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque. 5 00:00:37,619 --> 00:00:44,600 After having mentioned and clarified throughout our previous sessions, 6 00:00:44,600 --> 00:00:47,600 the importance of Al-Aqsa Mosque and Palestine, 7 00:00:47,600 --> 00:00:50,600 from the perspective of Islamic law and creed, 8 00:00:50,600 --> 00:00:54,600 and that it is among the most venerated sanctities in our religion, 9 00:00:54,600 --> 00:00:57,600 and having established that it is the cause of every Muslim, 10 00:00:57,600 --> 00:01:00,600 while dissolving all differences, 11 00:01:00,600 --> 00:01:03,600 and that it is a trust upon the neck of every Muslim, 12 00:01:03,600 --> 00:01:06,599 it is incumbent upon us in this station to identify, 13 00:01:06,599 --> 00:01:11,599 the most important and prominent responsibilities incumbent upon every Muslim, 14 00:01:11,599 --> 00:01:14,599 and what they ought to do. 15 00:01:14,599 --> 00:01:17,700 Indeed, the duty and responsibility to support Al-Aqsa, 16 00:01:17,700 --> 00:01:19,700 weighs heavily upon us, 17 00:01:19,700 --> 00:01:22,700 with the intensification of the schemes and dangers, 18 00:01:22,700 --> 00:01:25,700 that surround our sanctities, 19 00:01:25,700 --> 00:01:27,700 especially given the division and weakness, 20 00:01:27,700 --> 00:01:29,700 that the Ummah is experiencing, 21 00:01:29,700 --> 00:01:33,700 and the way enemies are attacking it from every direction. 22 00:01:33,700 --> 00:01:38,340 Among the greatest, most important, and most urgent responsibilities, 23 00:01:38,340 --> 00:01:43,340 is reviving the spirit of religious and creedal loyalty to that cause, 24 00:01:43,340 --> 00:01:46,340 and raising children with an upbringing rooted in faith, 25 00:01:46,340 --> 00:01:50,340 and planting the love of Al-Aqsa Mosque in their hearts. 26 00:01:50,340 --> 00:01:54,340 For the most dangerous issue facing Muslims today, 27 00:01:54,340 --> 00:01:57,340 is the extraction of religious loyalty from their souls, 28 00:01:58,340 --> 00:02:00,340 and the weakening of the love for Al-Aqsa. 29 00:02:00,340 --> 00:02:05,849 There is a necessity to keep the cause present in all circumstances and times, 30 00:02:05,849 --> 00:02:08,849 and not to despair, lose hope, or become submissive, 31 00:02:08,849 --> 00:02:11,849 no matter how weak or divided the Ummah becomes. 32 00:02:11,849 --> 00:02:16,849 Let us look at the stance of Nur al-Din Zengi, may Allah have mercy on him, in Aleppo, 33 00:02:16,849 --> 00:02:23,849 how he decided to commission the pulpit seventy years after Al-Aqsa was occupied by the Crusaders. 34 00:02:23,849 --> 00:02:28,849 Their situation was worse than the state we are in now, 35 00:02:28,849 --> 00:02:32,849 to the point that passersby would walk by him and mock him. 36 00:02:32,849 --> 00:02:39,849 “And he was building the ship, and every time that chieftains of his people passed him, they made mock of him. He said: Though ye make mock of Us, yet We mock at you even as ye mock;” (11:38) 37 00:02:39,849 --> 00:02:43,849 He passed away, may Allah have mercy on him, before seeing it in Al-Aqsa, 38 00:02:43,849 --> 00:02:46,849 and it was placed there after him by Salah al-Din. 39 00:02:46,849 --> 00:02:52,580 Supplication is a great weapon that many neglect. 40 00:02:52,580 --> 00:02:58,580 Therefore, one must remember Al-Aqsa and dedicate a portion of our time and prayers, 41 00:02:58,580 --> 00:03:03,289 to supplicating for it and for its people who are oppressed therein. 42 00:03:03,289 --> 00:03:08,289 Knowing the virtues of Al-Aqsa Mosque and its religious importance, 43 00:03:08,289 --> 00:03:13,289 spreading it among generations, studying it, and reminding others of it. 44 00:03:13,289 --> 00:03:17,289 Educating all segments of society about everything related to it. 45 00:03:17,289 --> 00:03:21,639 Knowing the history of Jerusalem from reliable sources, 46 00:03:21,639 --> 00:03:26,639 and what has been narrated regarding its news, events, and Islamic heritage, 47 00:03:26,639 --> 00:03:30,639 so that the Muslim may be fortified against the skepticism raised about it, 48 00:03:30,639 --> 00:03:33,639 regarding the location and status of Al-Aqsa Mosque, 49 00:03:33,639 --> 00:03:37,639 by Orientalists and Jewish researchers, 50 00:03:37,639 --> 00:03:41,639 and even by some Arab thinkers and intellectuals. 51 00:03:41,639 --> 00:03:45,860 Knowing the enemies and the usurpers of our land, 52 00:03:45,860 --> 00:03:48,860 their schemes, their cunning, and their criminality, 53 00:03:48,860 --> 00:03:50,860 and their creeds and history, 54 00:03:50,860 --> 00:03:53,860 just as Allah, Glory be to Him, has informed us, 55 00:03:53,860 --> 00:03:56,860 and His Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, has informed us about them. 56 00:03:56,860 --> 00:04:00,860 By doing so, we combine textual evidence with reality. 57 00:04:00,860 --> 00:04:05,340 Investing and mobilizing all segments and energies, 58 00:04:05,340 --> 00:04:07,340 to support Al-Aqsa Mosque, 59 00:04:07,340 --> 00:04:10,340 and making that a priority for everyone. 60 00:04:10,340 --> 00:04:16,660 Employing all financial, technical, and technological capabilities, 61 00:04:16,660 --> 00:04:20,660 as well as scientific and official and popular media, 62 00:04:20,660 --> 00:04:23,660 and harnessing them to serve Al-Aqsa Mosque. 63 00:04:23,660 --> 00:04:27,079 Working to populate Al-Aqsa Mosque, 64 00:04:27,079 --> 00:04:31,079 with worshippers, those in spiritual retreat, and those stationed in defense. 65 00:04:31,079 --> 00:04:34,079 Supporting circles of knowledge and Qur'an memorization, 66 00:04:34,079 --> 00:04:36,079 and religious courses held within it. 67 00:04:36,079 --> 00:04:40,529 Supporting all the needs of Al-Aqsa Mosque, 68 00:04:40,529 --> 00:04:43,529 in terms of restoration, construction, and development, 69 00:04:43,529 --> 00:04:45,529 and maintenance and rehabilitation. 70 00:04:45,529 --> 00:04:49,009 Financial support for the people of Jerusalem specifically, 71 00:04:50,009 --> 00:04:54,009 and Palestine generally, for all their needs, 72 00:04:54,009 --> 00:04:57,009 educational, health, and living requirements, 73 00:04:57,009 --> 00:05:00,009 to help them remain steadfast and resilient, 74 00:05:00,009 --> 00:05:02,009 and to ensure their presence, 75 00:05:02,009 --> 00:05:04,009 in view of what the Jews are doing, 76 00:05:04,009 --> 00:05:07,009 through schemes to displace them. 77 00:05:07,009 --> 00:05:10,230 Scientific and intellectual immunity, 78 00:05:10,230 --> 00:05:12,230 and responding to the skeptics, 79 00:05:12,230 --> 00:05:14,230 regarding the status of Al-Aqsa Mosque, 80 00:05:14,230 --> 00:05:16,230 and their lies, 81 00:05:16,230 --> 00:05:17,230 and refuting their misconceptions, 82 00:05:17,230 --> 00:05:19,230 and responding to them with a scholarly response. 83 00:05:19,230 --> 00:05:23,230 This is one of the greatest forms of defending the sanctities, 84 00:05:23,230 --> 00:05:27,230 against what is being plotted to destabilize and cast doubt, 85 00:05:27,230 --> 00:05:29,230 to weaken the religious aspect, 86 00:05:29,230 --> 00:05:31,230 and the historical status, 87 00:05:31,230 --> 00:05:33,230 in the souls of the Ummah, 88 00:05:33,230 --> 00:05:35,230 and consequently, it becomes easy to seize, 89 00:05:35,230 --> 00:05:37,230 our sanctities, 90 00:05:37,230 --> 00:05:39,230 for the longest period of time. 91 00:05:39,230 --> 00:05:41,490 Among the greatest responsibilities, 92 00:05:41,490 --> 00:05:44,490 entrusted to educational institutions, 93 00:05:44,490 --> 00:05:47,490 which ought to have a major role, 94 00:05:47,490 --> 00:05:49,490 and a great responsibility, 95 00:05:49,490 --> 00:05:52,490 in guiding the youth and the generations, 96 00:05:52,490 --> 00:05:54,490 and introducing them to their sanctities, 97 00:05:54,490 --> 00:05:57,490 their virtues, the love for them, 98 00:05:57,490 --> 00:05:59,490 and their glorious history. 99 00:05:59,490 --> 00:06:02,490 The responsibility of preparing specialized curricula, 100 00:06:02,490 --> 00:06:05,490 at all academic levels, 101 00:06:05,490 --> 00:06:08,490 starting from the primary stage, 102 00:06:08,490 --> 00:06:10,490 and the middle and secondary stages, 103 00:06:10,490 --> 00:06:12,490 and even the university level, 104 00:06:12,490 --> 00:06:14,490 in all its various stages, 105 00:06:14,490 --> 00:06:17,490 provided that these are graded curricula, 106 00:06:17,490 --> 00:06:19,490 according to age groups, 107 00:06:19,490 --> 00:06:22,490 keeping in mind what the Jews are doing, 108 00:06:22,490 --> 00:06:24,490 by teaching curricula, 109 00:06:24,490 --> 00:06:26,490 from the first grade of primary school, 110 00:06:26,490 --> 00:06:29,490 until the final stages of secondary school, 111 00:06:29,490 --> 00:06:32,490 which include recreational trips, 112 00:06:32,490 --> 00:06:34,490 to all regions of the country, 113 00:06:34,490 --> 00:06:36,490 and the falsification of history, 114 00:06:36,490 --> 00:06:39,490 and the invention of a myth for every place. 115 00:06:39,490 --> 00:06:41,970 Media institutions, 116 00:06:41,970 --> 00:06:44,970 must bear their responsibility, 117 00:06:44,970 --> 00:06:46,970 towards Al-Aqsa Mosque, 118 00:06:46,970 --> 00:06:50,970 by allocating sufficient and comprehensive space, 119 00:06:50,970 --> 00:06:53,970 within their programming schedules, 120 00:06:53,970 --> 00:06:56,970 and not being content with mere reactions, 121 00:06:56,970 --> 00:06:58,970 or only in times of war, 122 00:06:58,970 --> 00:07:00,970 by publishing news and some events. 123 00:07:00,970 --> 00:07:04,970 People are now very influenced by the media, 124 00:07:04,970 --> 00:07:06,970 and it must take its role, 125 00:07:06,970 --> 00:07:09,970 and its true, actual place, 126 00:07:10,970 --> 00:07:14,350 towards this important cause. 127 00:07:14,350 --> 00:07:16,350 Scholars and preachers, 128 00:07:16,350 --> 00:07:18,350 students of knowledge, and orators, must, 129 00:07:18,350 --> 00:07:21,350 remind people of Al-Aqsa Mosque, 130 00:07:21,350 --> 00:07:24,350 without waiting for annual occasions, 131 00:07:24,350 --> 00:07:27,350 such as "the anniversary of this" or "the anniversary of that." 132 00:07:27,350 --> 00:07:29,350 Rather, there must be, 133 00:07:29,350 --> 00:07:32,350 programs, activities, and forums, 134 00:07:32,350 --> 00:07:36,350 and conferences within the boundaries of Islamic law, 135 00:07:36,350 --> 00:07:38,350 that revive the spirit of loyalty, 136 00:07:38,350 --> 00:07:42,930 and keep the cause at the forefront and in constant presence. 137 00:07:42,930 --> 00:07:45,930 Spreading the culture of sacrifice and giving, 138 00:07:45,930 --> 00:07:50,930 and supporting charitable, endowment, and relief projects, 139 00:07:50,930 --> 00:07:53,930 in Al-Aqsa Mosque and Jerusalem specifically, 140 00:07:53,930 --> 00:07:56,930 and all regions of Palestine generally, 141 00:07:56,930 --> 00:07:59,930 which alleviates the injustice and oppression, 142 00:07:59,930 --> 00:08:03,500 that our people there are subjected to. 143 00:08:03,500 --> 00:08:07,500 Charitable institutions and merchants must take responsibility, 144 00:08:08,500 --> 00:08:14,500 and follow up on their needs for their resilience, steadfastness, and ribat (stationing). 145 00:08:14,500 --> 00:08:21,050 And confronting all the Zionist schemes that never cease. 146 00:08:21,050 --> 00:08:24,050 Introducing special courses in universities, 147 00:08:24,050 --> 00:08:28,050 and higher degrees related to Al-Aqsa Mosque, 148 00:08:28,050 --> 00:08:30,050 its history, and its virtues, 149 00:08:30,050 --> 00:08:35,049 and opening academies specialized in this field. 150 00:08:35,049 --> 00:08:40,429 Spreading the culture of Jerusalem among families of all backgrounds. 151 00:08:40,429 --> 00:08:44,429 If there were a family meeting every week, 152 00:08:44,429 --> 00:08:49,429 in which a part, a virtue, or a history is discussed, 153 00:08:49,429 --> 00:08:53,429 the cause would remain present in the souls of everyone. 154 00:08:53,429 --> 00:08:59,009 Striving to sponsor orphans and widows in Palestine, 155 00:08:59,009 --> 00:09:02,009 and providing relief to needy families, 156 00:09:02,009 --> 00:09:04,009 and the families of prisoners and martyrs, 157 00:09:04,009 --> 00:09:07,299 and this is the minimum duty. 158 00:09:07,299 --> 00:09:11,299 Striving to create development and endowment projects, 159 00:09:11,299 --> 00:09:15,299 and strengthening the economic aspect for the Palestinians, 160 00:09:15,299 --> 00:09:17,870 and especially the people of Jerusalem. 161 00:09:17,870 --> 00:09:22,870 Creating research and visual competitions for various groups, 162 00:09:22,870 --> 00:09:26,220 regarding Al-Aqsa Mosque. 163 00:09:26,220 --> 00:09:32,220 Supporting all institutions, projects, and programs that work for the sake of Al-Aqsa, 164 00:09:32,220 --> 00:09:36,220 and assisting, strengthening, and establishing them, 165 00:09:36,220 --> 00:09:41,220 and increasing the number of civil institutions working in this field. 166 00:09:41,220 --> 00:09:47,509 Investing in technologies and social media for everything related to Al-Aqsa, 167 00:09:47,509 --> 00:09:50,899 and the suffering of the people of Palestine. 168 00:09:50,899 --> 00:09:56,899 Activating the economic role in developing and strengthening the Palestinian economy, 169 00:09:56,899 --> 00:10:02,899 and conversely, boycotting all commercial companies affiliated with the Zionists, 170 00:10:02,899 --> 00:10:08,309 cutting off all cultural, commercial, and tourism dealings, 171 00:10:08,309 --> 00:10:13,309 with any Zionist entities or those supporting them. 172 00:10:13,309 --> 00:10:16,309 Yes, the place of prayer. 173 00:10:16,309 --> 00:10:19,309 We are a sun that does not set. 174 00:10:19,309 --> 00:10:22,309 If the caller calls, we respond. 175 00:10:22,309 --> 00:10:25,309 We return the right, intact. 176 00:10:25,309 --> 00:10:28,309 We support the beloved Al-Aqsa. 177 00:10:28,309 --> 00:10:31,309 In it, the best of creation prayed. 178 00:10:31,309 --> 00:10:34,309 It is indeed the best place of prayer. 179 00:10:34,309 --> 00:10:37,309 The landing place of the trustworthy revelation. 180 00:10:37,309 --> 00:10:41,309 The place of mission for the messengers. 181 00:10:41,309 --> 00:10:44,309 The qibla for the Muslims. 182 00:10:44,309 --> 00:10:47,309 The destination for the conquerors. 183 00:10:47,309 --> 00:10:50,309 In it, the best of creation prayed. 184 00:10:50,309 --> 00:10:53,309 It is indeed the best place of prayer. 185 00:10:53,309 --> 00:10:56,309 It is indeed the best place of prayer.