Naming Mosques Al-Aqsa Not Permissible: Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta
The Dar al-Ifta, which issues Fatwas (religious edicts), made the statement in response to an Istifta (new inquiry).
A number of people had asked for its view on whether it is religiously acceptable to give the name Al-Aqsa to Muslim places of worship.
They said this has been done in a village in a non-Arab country and there are different views on the move among people.
The Dar al-Ifta said in its response that Al-Aqsa Mosque in the holy city of al-Quds is a special holy place with a special status in Islam.
It cited Verse 1 of Surah Al-Isra of the Holy Quran, “God is the Exalted One who took His servant one night for a visit from the Sacred Mosque (in Mecca) to the Aqsa Mosque (in Jerusalem). God has blessed the surroundings of the Aqsa Mosque. He took His servant on this visit to show him (miraculous) evidence of His (existence). It is He who is All-hearing and All-aware.”
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The Dar al-Ifta added that given the lofty status of Al-Aqsa Mosque, naming any other mosque in the world Al-Aqsa is not permissible religiously.
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