5 Historical Mosques to Visit in Makah

Makkah is the most universal planned city in Saudi Arabia that holds a place of foremost importance in the life of every Muslim.

Makkah is the most universal planned city in Saudi Arabia that holds a place of foremost importance in the life of every Muslim. While many places are extremely known, Makkah is considered the House of Allah. With the world’s population of likely 2 million Muslims traveling each year to do Hajj and Umrah to this holy place, Makkah has always been the dream target of every trusting Muslim who wishes to go on this religious visit. If you want to visit historical Mosques in Makkah you can easily go by availing of September Umrah packages. When you are traveling to Makkah you must be looking for some historical Mosques to visit, here is a list of Mosques.

Masjid-Al-Haram - The Wonderful Mosque of Makkah:

The first place which every hajji visits is the Kaaba recognized as “the house of Allah SWT”. Kaaba is centrally located in Masjid-al-Harm in Makah. Allah instructs Ibrahim AS to construct Kaaba. Every year, Masjid al-Haram has about 2 million Muslims on its holy grounds to do Hajj and Umrah. It was built to encircle the most blessed Kaaba. The great mosque comprises a rectangular courtyard for hajjis to do tawaf and covered prayer halls. Two more sacred spots are located inside the courtyard of Masjid-Al-Haram, Maqam-e-Ibrahim, and Zamzam well. To the east and north of the courtyard are the mountains of Safa and Marwah that hajjis must walk between seven times as a part of the ceremonial. Non-Muslims are not permitted to visit this holy place.

Historical Mosque Al-Jinn Mosque in Makkah:

The mosque of the Jinn is a mosque in Makkah, located near Jannat Al-Mualla. It is also well-known as the Mosque of Allegiance. The mosque you would see after passing by Ar-Rayah Mosque is the Al-Jinn Mosque, around just 300 meters away. This mosque is also famous as the Al-Harras Mosque. The mosque is built at a place where a group of Jinn gets together one night to listen to the reading of the Holy Quran. Prophet (PBUH) drew the line for his friend Abdullah bin Masood (may Allah be pleased with him) to sit after he was well-ordered by Allah to recite Quran to the Jinns. Prophet (PBUH) far along come through the leaders of these Jinns and accepted their hold of Islam.

Historical Mosque Ar-Rayah Mosque in Makkah:

You would see Ar-Rayah Mosque while on your way to Jannat Al-Mala. It is located in Al-Hujun, about 1 kilometer away from Masjid Al-Haram. ‘Ar-Rayah’ means ‘flag’ in English. It is believed that our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) placed a flag on this place in Al-Hujun upon arriving at Makkah during the Loss of Makkah. Visit the places of great importance when you book cheap Umrah packages 2023 or when you perform Hajj through Hajj packages.

Historical Mosque Sayyidah Aisha Mosque:

Masjid-e- Aisha, also famous as Masjid-al-Taneem is the place where Ummul-Mumineen Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) went to enter into Ihram for Umrah when the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) ordered her to do so in the course of the Hajj exit time. This mosque is not only well-known as a place to do miqat but it is also well-thought-out as the iconic entrance of going into Makkah. Should you wish to do additional acts of Umrah alone, outside of the pre-arranged Umrah crowds with your tour group, this is the close mosque or miqat area for you to place your purposes to do your Umrah.

Historical Mosque Hudaibiyyah Mosque:

The Hudaibiyyah Mosque is also well-known as Baiah Ar-Ridhwan Mosque. This mosque is located in the township of Syumaisi, about 24 kilometers away from Masjid Al-Haram, and approximately 2 kilometers outside the border of Makkah. This historical mosque saw the friends’ faithfulness to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This loyalty was far along known as Baiah Ar-Ridhwan.


Abdullah Saif

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