Pre-order your copy and help bring a deeper understanding of Masjid al-Aqsa to every Muslim Home.

Every Muslim knows that Masjid al-Aqsa is one of the holiest places in Islam.

We know that it was the first qiblah. We know about al-Isra' wal-Mi'raj. We know that Allah describes its surroundings as blessed.

Yet many of us have never had the opportunity to discover just how deeply Masjid al- Aqsa is woven throughout Qur’an and the life of our Prophet ﷺ

At a time when Masjid al-Aqsa is constantly under threat, there has never been a greater need for authentic, accessible knowledge that helps Muslims understand why Allah and His Messenger ﷺ gave this blessed place such a central position in our faith.

Our hope is simple. That more Muslims gain a deeper understanding of Masjid al-Aqsa and develop a stronger sense of responsibility towards it, because knowledge precedes action and awareness precedes responsibility.

This publication forms part of a much wider ongoing effort to reconnect Muslims with Masjid al-Aqsa through education, teaching, and active engagement. By pre-ordering your copy, you are helping that effort continue, while placing this knowledge into homes, families and communities for years to come.

INSIDE THE BOOK

“The connection between the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and Masjid al-Aqsa did not begin on the Night Journey. Nor did it end there."

”Masjid al-Aqṣā: A Sīrah Perspective follows the life of our Prophet ﷺ, bringing together the key moments in the Sirah that reveal his profound connection with Masjid al-Aqsa and how this blessed place remained part of his mission from its earliest days until the very end of his life. Through these events, readers will gain a deeper understanding of Masjid al-Aqsa, and the practical actions we can take to fufil our responsibility towards one of the greatest Masjids on earth.

THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED BY ZAYTOON PRESS

Our aim is to make beneficial scholarship more accessible, helping Muslims engage with their faith through works that are carefully researched and beautifully presented.

A premium hardback edition, featuring a soft touch cover, elegant foil detailing and designed to be treasured for a lifetime.

• A unique Sirah-centred approach
• Illustrated throughout with original hand-drawn artwork inspired by the Dome of the Rock
• Accessible to readers of all backgrounds
• Based on years of research and teaching
• Endorsed by leading scholars
• Designed to deepen understanding and inspire responsibility

This edition also includes an exclusive keepsake, specially created to accompany the book and inspire continued reflection

Every chapter has been written with the same objective: to make authentic scholarship accessible without compromising its depth, so that this knowledge can be read at home, taught in classrooms, explored in study circles and passed from one generation to the next.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

For more than seventeen years, Mufti Adam Esmail has been teaching, researching and delivering educational programmes on Masjid al-Aqsa and Bayt al-Maqdis. Through regular classes, public lectures and guided journeys to Jerusalem, he has sought to help Muslims reconnect with Masjid al-Aqsa through the Qur'an and the Sīrah.

Over the years, countless students and travellers encouraged him to preserve these lessons in written form. Masjid al-Aqṣā: A Sīrah Perspective builds on this established foundation, presenting an engaging book written for today's reader.

RESERVE YOUR COPY

Every pre-order helps bring this first Zaytoon Press publication to print. By reserving your copy, you are helping preserve and spread authentic knowledge of Masjid al-Aqsa. We will ensure you are among the first to receive a copy, insha’Allah.

Join the effort to reconnect the Ummah with one of the most sacred trusts in our faith.

CHOOSE HOW YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE PART

Whether you're reserving a copy for yourself, gifting one to someone else, placing copies in a local masjid or school, sponsoring copies for students of knowledge, or helping make this work more widely available, every book helps extend the reach of authentic knowledge of Masjid al-Aqsa. Choose the option that best reflects your intention.

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