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Yes, the prayer hall | Episode (26) | What is the importance of the clash of terms in Al-Aqsa Mosque?

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0:00 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
0:24 The blessed place of prayer.
0:26 What is the importance of the battle over terminology regarding Al-Aqsa Mosque?
0:34 Since Al-Aqsa Mosque is one of our sacred sites,
0:42 and our connection to it is a connection of Shari'ah and creed,
0:46 it is imperative that the terminology and names related to it be precise,
0:51 and weighed on the scales of the Shari'ah.
0:54 This is because of the significant negative and positive dimensions and consequences involved.
0:59 Allah, glory be to Him, has urged us to select and choose the best and most excellent of speech,
1:05 as He, the Almighty, said:
1:07 “O ye who believe! Guard your duty to Allah, and speak words straight to the point;” (33:70)
1:17 And He warned us against adopting terms from sources other than the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Prophet, peace be upon him.
1:25 This is because the Jews were characterized by distortion and alteration,
1:29 and Allah forbade the believers from agreeing with them or following them in that.
1:34 He, glory be to Him, said:
1:36 “O ye who believe, say not (unto the Prophet): "Listen to us" but say "Look upon us," and be ye listeners. For disbelievers is a painful doom.” (2:104)
1:48 And for the disbelievers is a painful punishment.
1:54 And the Almighty said:
1:56 “Some of those who are Jews change words from their context and say: "We hear and disobey; hear thou as one who heareth not" and "Listen to us!" distorting with their tongues and slandering religion. If they had said: "We hear and we obey: hear thou, and look at us" it had been better for them, and more upright. But Allah hath cursed them for their disbelief, so they believe not, save a few.” (4:46)
2:19 “Some of those who are Jews change words from their context and say: "We hear and disobey; hear thou as one who heareth not" and "Listen to us!" distorting with their tongues and slandering religion. If they had said: "We hear and we obey: hear thou, and look at us" it had been better for them, and more upright. But Allah hath cursed them for their disbelief, so they believe not, save a few.” (4:46)
2:31 “Some of those who are Jews change words from their context and say: "We hear and disobey; hear thou as one who heareth not" and "Listen to us!" distorting with their tongues and slandering religion. If they had said: "We hear and we obey: hear thou, and look at us" it had been better for them, and more upright. But Allah hath cursed them for their disbelief, so they believe not, save a few.” (4:46)
2:38 There is an open, real, and influential war,
2:44 which begins with the word, the term, the expression, and the phrase,
2:48 to transform into a new meaning and an imposed reality,
2:52 then into an idea, until it becomes a given that is difficult to change.
2:58 Furthermore, the plan to change and replace terminology is an ancient Iblisian (Satanic) scheme,
3:05 which his allies among mankind have seized upon to fight the allies of the Most Merciful.
3:10 “But the devil whispered to him, saying: O Adam! Shall I show thee the tree of immortality and power that wasteth not away?” (20:120)
3:17 Among the greatest challenges facing the Ummah in our conflict with the Jews
3:22 is the changing of concepts and the weakening of perceptions,
3:26 resulting from the erasure and replacement of many names and terms,
3:31 and accepting them as the status quo without reflection, scrutiny, analysis, interpretation, or pause.
3:39 Terminology is not merely transient words;
3:43 rather, it carries meanings and concepts that influence ideas and create a new reality.
3:50 It is a pivotal issue,
3:53 which everyone attempts to employ and invest in to steer the course of the conflict.
3:58 Concern for terminology is a concern for identity,
4:03 so how much more so when our identity in that land is one of Shari'ah and creed?
4:09 This leads us to further care and attention.
4:13 For everyone cares about their identity.
4:16 It is important to know that a term does not merely point to an external referent;
4:24 rather, it contains the viewpoint, perspective, and interpretations of the one who coined it.
4:31 The matter becomes more complex and alarming
4:34 if the terminology has a doctrinal character.
4:39 The simple Palestinian farmer realized the danger of terminology,
4:44 and through his innate disposition, he was precise in his words.
4:47 He named the Zionist settlers coming from Russia "al-Maskub,"
4:54 derived from "Maskva" or "Maskaba"—meaning Moscow—that is, the intruders or foreigners.
5:02 There is an integrated system of official and academic Zionist institutions
5:09 that manages the battle of terminology.
5:12 Indeed, there is an army of university professors,
5:16 professors whom we do not see before us;
5:20 we only see the planes, tanks, and missiles on our screens.
5:25 But in their kitchens,
5:27 there is a massive number of universities, institutes, research centers, and institutions,
5:34 and everyone works in harmony, integration, and cooperation.
5:39 The goal is to remove everything Islamic and Arab in Jerusalem and Palestine.
5:45 Therefore, many incorrect terms have become widespread,
5:50 which the Arab media has begun to use
5:53 through television screens, social media sites, and others.
5:57 The situation has even reached the point where intellectual and academic elites use these terms,
6:04 which requires us to focus on this subject and warn of its consequences.
6:10 Among those incorrect terms that must be corrected:
6:15 The term "State of Israel"—the correct term is
6:19 "the Jewish entity," "the Zionist entity," or "the occupation state."
6:25 Among them is the term "the Promised Land"—
6:28 the correct term is "the land of Palestine."
6:31 Among them is the term "Solomon's Temple"—
6:34 the truth is that the place is Al-Aqsa Mosque,
6:39 and the "Temple" is the alleged Jewish temple.
6:43 Among them is the term "Wailing Wall"—
6:46 the correct term is "the Buraq Wall."
6:49 Among them is the term "the Palestinian-Israeli conflict"—
6:53 the correct term is "the conflict with the Zionists."
6:57 Among them is the term "settlements"—
7:00 the correct term is "usurped lands" or "colonies."
7:05 Among them is the term "Temple Mount"—
7:09 the correct term is "the Mount of Bayt al-Maqdis."
7:12 Among them is the term "City of David"—
7:16 the correct term is "the Noble Jerusalem (Al-Quds al-Sharif)."
7:19 Among them is the term "Holy of Holies"—
7:23 the correct term is "the Rock of Bayt al-Maqdis."
7:27 Among them is the term "the Holy Basin"—
7:30 the correct term is "the Old City."
7:34 Among them is the term "the Jewish Quarter"—
7:37 the correct term is "the Maghariba (Moroccan) Quarter."
7:40 Among them is the term "Star of David"—
7:43 the correct term is "the hexagram."
7:47 Among them is the term "the Palestinian territories"—
7:51 the correct term is "the land of Palestine."
7:54 Among them is the term "Palestinian demands"—
7:58 the correct term is "Palestinian rights."
8:02 Unfortunately, there has become an addiction to adopting terminology
8:07 without deep reflection, analysis, scrutiny, or examination.
8:13 Arab minds have even begun to repeat what they hear with a faithfulness that invites ridicule.
8:19 This has resulted in the Arab individual losing the ability to name things,
8:25 in the sense of creating and generating them;
8:28 they come to him imported and ready-made.
8:31 And he who does not name things
8:34 loses control over reality.
8:37 Therefore, attention should be paid to this important issue,
8:41 and one should adhere to the Shari'ah, historical, and heritage-based terminology
8:47 for everything related to our sacred sites in Palestine,
8:51 so that we do not become participants,
8:54 especially our media institutions,
8:57 in the loss of our identity and our land.
9:00 Yes, the place of prayer.
9:03 We are a sun that does not set.
9:06 If the caller calls, we respond.
9:09 We return the right, intact.
9:12 We support beloved Al-Aqsa.
9:15 In it, the best of creation prayed.
9:18 It is truly the blessed place of prayer.
9:21 The landing place of the trustworthy revelation.
9:24 The place of mission for the messengers.
9:27 The Qibla for the Muslims.
9:30 The destination for the conquerors.
9:33 In it, the best of creation prayed.
9:36 It is truly the blessed place of prayer.
9:39 It is truly the blessed place of prayer.
9:42 It is truly the blessed place of prayer.