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Who is the current Grand Mufti of Jerusalem?
Muhammad Ahmad Hussein
Muhammad Ahmad Hussein (Arabic: محمد أحمد حسين) has been the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem since July 2006, when he was appointed by Mahmoud Abbas, the President of the Palestinian National Authority.
Who fought for Jerusalem?
In the century since, Jerusalem has been fought over in varying ways, not only by Jews, Christians and Muslims but also by external powers and, of course, modern-day Israelis and Palestinians.
What happened to the grand mufti?
After the war and subsequent Palestinian exodus, his claims to leadership were wholly discredited and he was eventually sidelined by the Palestine Liberation Organization, losing most of his residual political influence. He died in Beirut, Lebanon in July 1974.
Which country is Masjid Aqsa?
Today, the Old City is under Israeli control, but the mosque remains under the administration of the Jordanian/Palestinian-led Islamic Waqf….
| Al-Aqsa Mosque | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Leadership | Imam Muhammad Ahmad Hussein |
| Location | |
| Location | Old City of Jerusalem |
Who is the Grand Mufti of India 2019?
Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad
| Grand Mufti of India | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad since 24 February 2019 | |
| Office of the Grand Mufti of India | |
| Style | Mr. Grand Mufti (informal) , Mufti Azam-e-Hind |
| Status | Grand Mufti of India |
Why did the British capture Jerusalem?
He was the first Christian in many centuries to control Jerusalem, a city held holy by three great religions. The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, David Lloyd George, described the capture as “a Christmas present for the British people”. The battle was a great morale boost for the British Empire.