It sounds like you are thinking of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem!

Al-Aqsa holds a profoundly special place in Islamic history and the hearts of Muslims worldwide for several key reasons:

  • The First Qibla: Before the direction of prayer was changed to the Kaaba in Mecca, Muslims faced Al-Aqsa Mosque during their daily prayers.

  • Al-Isra wal-Mi'raj: It was the destination of the Night Journey (Al-Isra) of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca, and the starting point of his ascension into the heavens (Al-Mi'raj), during which the daily prayers were prescribed.

  • Mentioned in the Quran: The area surrounding it is described in Surah Al-Isra (Quran 17:1) as a "blessed precinct" (al-masjid al-aqsa alladhi barakna hawlahu).

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