Masjidilaksa

from arab

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From arab

Definition

The first mosque in Jerusalem, serving as the initial qibla for Muslims.

Etymology

Derived from the Arabic phrase 'al-Masjid al-Aqsa', meaning 'the farthest mosque'. This term was adopted into Indonesian as a single entity to refer to the sacred site in Jerusalem mentioned in the Quran.

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