In 48 years it is the first time that Israeli authorities locked down Masjid Al-Aqsa for worshippers, last time it was in 1969. This act resulted in protest around the holy city of Jerusalem after which Israeli authorities opened the mosque while installing cameras and metal detectors.
Imam of Masjid Al-Aqsa & Islamic Authority of the mosque denied to enter the mosque while Israel occupies the entrance and controls the area of the mosque. He along with the people of Jerusalem are protesting and offering their prayers outside the mosque.
Islamic Authority of Masjid Al-Aqsa issued a notification for the Muslims in which it demanded THAT:
- Muslims should not enter the mosque until metal detectors are not removed.
- Muslims from around the world should travel & pray in Masjid Al-Aqsa to highlight the cause.
- Muslim of Jerusalem will continously pray outside Masjid Al-Aqsa and in the streets until the metal detectors are not removed.
- All Muslims should stand firm to protect the First Qibla & Isra of Prophet Muhamamd (PBUH).