As Islam’s first holy sanctuary, Al Quds holds a special place in the hearts of believers.
Al Quds is deeply revered by Muslims, being the location of Al-Aqsa Mosque—where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) ascended to the Jannah—and Islam’s first Qibla.
For nearly a century, Al Quds has been subjected to systematic occupation.
With each passing day, the Zionist regime is escalating its massacres and occupation in this sacred Islamic city and all over Palestine.
Despite the Israeli occupation, the Grand Mufti of Al Quds and Imam of Al-Aqsa Mosque, Ikrima Sabri, has remained steadfast in his academic pursuits while fiercely defending the essence of Al Quds.
Israel’s occupation policies in Al Quds and Palestine led to relentless pressure on him; he was sentenced to house arrest and was denied entry Al-Aqsa Mosque.
No threat was able to deter him from safeguarding Al Quds and Al-Aqsa.
We commemorate with deep respect the legendary pioneers of the Palestinian resistance, especially Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, Abdulaziz Rantisi, Ismail Haniyeh, and Yahya Sinwar, along with all our martyrs. This year, we present our Loyalty Award upon Ikrima Sabri, a name forever linked to Al Quds.
