Chapter One
On the Initial Construction of Bayt al-Maqdis and al-Aqsā Mosque

Al-Bukhārī—may Allah have mercy on him and be pleased with him—reported in his Sahīh that Abū Dharr—may Allah be pleased with him—said:

I asked, “O Messenger of Allah, which mosque was first established on earth?” He replied, “The Sacred Mosque.” I then asked, “Which came next?” He replied, “Al-Aqsā Mosque.” I asked, “How much time elapsed between the two?” He replied: