Who built Al Aqsa mosque?
Question
If the Prophet (Peace be upon him) travelled to the mosque during al isra wa al mi'raj, who built it? It could not have been standing there. Someone should have built it.
Answer
According to some narrations, the foundation of Musjidul Aqsa was laid by one of the sons of Hadhrat Aadam (Alayhis Salaam). According to other narrations it was laid by Aadam (Alayhis Salaam) himself. (Mirqaat vol.1 pg. 229 Multan). It was later reconstructed by Hadhrat Sulaiman (Alayhis Salaam).
And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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