24.07.2026 13:41
Ayşe Masluhi, who turned down a $1 million astronomical offer for her home overlooking the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, emphasized that she would not sell her homeland or religion for any price. Masluhi, highlighting the pressures and massive budgets offered to reduce the Muslim population in the region, called for the Al-Aqsa Mosque to be kept constantly vibrant and thanked the Turkish people for their financial and moral support.
Ayşe Masluhi, who refused to sell her modest home overlooking the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Buraq Wall Plaza in occupied East Jerusalem despite a staggering $1 million offer from settlers usurping Palestinian lands, recounted her stance against demographic pressures in the region.
Masluhi stated that her modest home near Al-Aqsa Mosque has been targeted for purchase for years, and she has been resisting such and similar attempts. Noting that other Palestinians around her also refuse to sell their homes, Masluhi said, "Thank God, no one is selling their home. At least in my circle and surroundings, no one has sold their home. Yet they offer enormous amounts of money."
"THEY KEEP RAISING THE PRICE"
Describing how buyers continuously increase the price to persuade her to sell her home, Masluhi emphasized that their primary goal is to reduce the Muslim population in the area. Masluhi stated, "I have a tiny home. A modest house consisting of one room and a kitchen. They offered me exactly $1 million for this house. I asked the person making the $1 million offer, who is usurping Palestinian lands, why. He openly told me: 'We just want to start somewhere. Once we start, the rest will follow.' He said this without hesitation, but God willing, they will not find anyone to start with today. Those who sell their homeland sell their religion, honor, and morals. God willing, no Arab Muslim who believes in God will sell their religion and homeland."
"THEY ARE DOING EVERYTHING THEY CAN TO REDUCE THE MUSLIM POPULATION IN THE REGION"
Masluhi noted that the intense interest in her home stems from the strategic importance of the area, stating, "My home is located right next to the Buraq Wall Plaza. They call this wall the 'Wailing Wall.' They see it as a sacred religious site. Therefore, they do not want Arabs and Muslims living around it. They are doing everything they can to reduce the Muslim population in the region."
Masluhi highlighted that significant financial support is provided to those usurping Palestinian lands to enable them to purchase homes, and added the following:
"As far as I know, the Jewish Agency around the world, particularly in America and Europe, is very active. They have enormous financial resources. They tell the Zionists usurping Palestinian lands: 'Don't worry about the price. Buy the house, and we will pay for it.' Today, the Zionist government also provides all kinds of support to those remaining in Jerusalem. First, they provide housing because shelter is the most essential human need. Additionally, they give a monthly salary to sustain their livelihood. In other words, they offer all the means to ensure a comfortable life."
CALL FOR SUPPORT FOR AL-AQSA MOSQUE
Emphasizing the vital importance of preserving the Muslim presence in Jerusalem, Masluhi stressed that Al-Aqsa Mosque must be kept vibrant, saying, "It is very important for us to continue staying in Jerusalem and around Al-Aqsa Mosque. I always pray to God for this. I also constantly tell everyone living in Jerusalem: We must keep Al-Aqsa Mosque vibrant at all times. Not just during prayer times; this mosque should always be full. Thank God, many people come today, but we want even more. Because they are trying to Judaize Al-Aqsa Mosque with the groups they bring in every day."
Masluhi also called on Muslims around the world, stating that Al-Aqsa Mosque is a shared responsibility.
Referring to the support Turks provide to Jerusalem, Masluhi said, "Turks truly take on great responsibility in terms of support. No one forces them to do so. They do this entirely out of love for Al-Aqsa Mosque and Jerusalem. They have a strong sense of belonging to this place. They provide both material and moral support."