The 2 Conquerors of Masjid Al-Aqsa Umar ibn Al-Khattab (ra) & Salahuddin Al-Ayubi (rh)

Overview

Masjid Al Aqsa is not only one of the holiest sites in Islam, it is a place shaped by extraordinary leadership, moral courage, and deep spiritual vision.

This event explores the lives, decisions, and legacies of two towering figures in Islamic history, Umar ibn Al Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) and Salahuddin Al Ayubi (may Allah have mercy upon him), whose actions defined the identity, sanctity, and protection of Masjid Al Aqsa across centuries.

Rather than focusing on conquest alone, this session examines leadership rooted in justice, restraint, humility, and unwavering faith, qualities that remain deeply relevant today.

What you will learn

This in-depth session will cover:

• The historical and spiritual significance of Masjid Al Aqsa in Islam
• The conquest of Jerusalem under Umar ibn Al Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him), and how mercy, justice, and covenant shaped his legacy
• Salahuddin Al Ayubi’s (may Allah have mercy upon him) conquest of Al Aqsa, his ethics in warfare, and his respect for sacred spaces
• How both leaders embodied Islamic leadership principles during moments of immense responsibility
• Lessons from their lives that apply to faith, leadership, and character in the modern world

This is not a surface-level history talk, but a reflective and grounded exploration designed to strengthen understanding and connection to one of Islam’s most blessed places.