Aqsa AR

How to use:

Step 1:
You will need a copy of this image on a flat surface. Download on another phone or print it out from aqsaar.com/poster/

Step 2:
Through this app, closely hover over the image to bring the 3D view of the Masjid Al-Aqsa to life

Step 3:
Click on the hotspots to learn more about the different parts of the Masjid Al-Aqsa.

The city of Jerusalem is a sacred place to a number of religions. The city is spiritually and historically significant to Jews, Christians and Muslims. Some of the most sacred of places can be found in Jerusalem such as churches, synagogues and mosques. For Muslims, this city in Arabic is known as Al-Quds or Baitul-Maqdis ("The Noble, Sacred Place") because of Masjid Al-Aqsa (The furthest Mosque). 

The mosque’s boundaries are 144,000 square meters (1,550,000 sq. ft) covering approximately 35-acres of land. Masjid Al-Aqsa is not the black dome or the golden dome, but, the whole region as shown here. It is from Makkah, the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) was transported (known as Isra’-night journey) on the Buraq (Horse with wings) on a miraculous night journey to Masjid Al-Aqsa. Therefore, making this mosque one of the holiest sites for Muslims.