Find Arabic Al-Aqsa Documents
Budget: $10 – $30 USD
I am collecting solid evidence that pinpoints the construction or completion of Al-Aqsa Mosque to the year 707 CE. I only want written sources in Arabic and, more specifically, historical books rather than manuscripts or administrative paperwork.
What I need from you
• A concise bibliography of Arabic historical books that explicitly date Al-Aqsa’s construction or inauguration to 707 CE.
• A scan, PDF, or clear photo of each quoted folio (public-domain or properly licensed).
• An English-language summary of the relevant passage, including the exact Arabic quote and page reference so I can cross-check it.
• Brief context on each author—when they wrote, their scholarly credibility, and why the citation is considered reliable for early Islamic architecture.
Acceptance criteria
• Every citation must mention Al-Aqsa (or Bayt al-Maqdis) and the year 707 CE, or its Hijri equivalent, unambiguously.
• References must come from published historical books, not later secondary commentaries unless they quote an earlier primary source you can trace.
• All files must be legible and organized in a single folder with a simple index.
If you already have access to archives such as the Dar al-Kutub, King Faisal Center, or similar collections, highlight that in your bid. I will review submissions in stages, starting with a short list of two or three promising sources before commissioning scans of additional volumes.
What I need from you
• A concise bibliography of Arabic historical books that explicitly date Al-Aqsa’s construction or inauguration to 707 CE.
• A scan, PDF, or clear photo of each quoted folio (public-domain or properly licensed).
• An English-language summary of the relevant passage, including the exact Arabic quote and page reference so I can cross-check it.
• Brief context on each author—when they wrote, their scholarly credibility, and why the citation is considered reliable for early Islamic architecture.
Acceptance criteria
• Every citation must mention Al-Aqsa (or Bayt al-Maqdis) and the year 707 CE, or its Hijri equivalent, unambiguously.
• References must come from published historical books, not later secondary commentaries unless they quote an earlier primary source you can trace.
• All files must be legible and organized in a single folder with a simple index.
If you already have access to archives such as the Dar al-Kutub, King Faisal Center, or similar collections, highlight that in your bid. I will review submissions in stages, starting with a short list of two or three promising sources before commissioning scans of additional volumes.