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Al Ghamama Mosque - Madinah

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Masjid Al Ghamamah, Medina Saudi Arabia
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Description

Masjid Al-Ghamama is one of the oldest mosques in Medina, Saudi Arabia, and is one of the historical relics of the city.

Importance in Islam

The mosque is believed to be located at the place where The Prophet, Peace & Blessings Of God Be Upon Him (PBUH) offered Eid prayers during the last four years of his life. It is also reported that he once offered Salatul-Istasqa at this point when the city of Medina was facing a shortage of rain. This gave the mosque its name ‘Ghamamah’, which means cloud. Some sources claim that this is also the place where the Prophet (PBUH) performed the funeral prayer of Najashi, the emperor of Aksum in Ethiopia.

Location and Structure

The mosque is located 500 meters west of Al Masjid An-Nabawi, and until recently, it remained closed for the daily prayers. The mosque has been opened now for worshippers who come and pray five times daily. An internal sound system has been fashioned in order to avoid the clash of sounds from Masjid an-Nabawi. 

The mosque has a rectangular shape and is divided into two parts; the entrance door and the prayer room. The exterior of the mosque is surrounded by beautiful palm trees. The mosque retains much of its look from the Ottoman era when it was renovated the last time. Visitors will find the architecture of the mosque has a slightly traditional touch as compared to the other mosques in the area that have a more contemporary look. Pigeons are often seen flocking in the courtyard of the mosque, with the visitors feeding them. At night, as the mosque lights up, its beauty is enhanced with domes resembling shining orbs.

Destination Type
Historical Site
Islamic History
Landmark

Location

Masjid Al Ghamamah, Medina Saudi Arabia

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Hisham Sawi

Hisham Sawi

07/14/2023 18:49

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Al-Ghamama Masjed or Al-Musalla Mosque is one of the most prominent historical sites in Medina, and the last place in which the Prophet (PHUH) performed the two Eid prayers and the prayer for rain therein. The mosque is located in the southwestern part of the Prophet’s Mosque, about 500 meters away from it, and its total area is estimated at about 480 square meters. It consists of two parts: the entrance and the prayer hall. The entrance is rectangular and is 26 meters long and 4 meters wide. The ceiling of the entrance is surmounted by five domes, supported on pointed arches, above which is the middle dome that was built over the entrance to the mosque, which is located on the northern side. While the length of the interior area of ​​the mosque is 30 meters, and the width is 15 meters
Rezaul Hoque

Rezaul Hoque

07/03/2023 13:13

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It is the place in which Prophet Mohammed (SM) prayed the two Eids & the prayer for rain. Very historic. Loved it.
Rijaluddin

Rijaluddin

06/02/2023 21:14

Google review

It is located at 500 meters west of As-Salam door of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi. The mosque is rectangular shaped, and made of two parts, which are entrance door and prayer room. The entrance door is also rectangular shaped and has five dome-shaped circles drawn on facade. Prayer room has six domes in the shape of a circle. The largest dome is at the top of the mihrab.
Irfan Mughal

Irfan Mughal

05/14/2023 13:23

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That is one of sacred place of Muslims all over the world..it situated in Madina Munawara near to Masjid Nabvi.its a historic background of that mosque.its still the actual place that built during Prophet era.stay blessed
Abdul Jabbar Peer

Abdul Jabbar Peer

11/01/2022 07:43

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A lot has already been explained about this masjid in the reviews about the history and other details.. It's a lovely place and definitely worth a visit.
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