Makkah Province
Islamic History

Qantara Mosque (Masjid Madhoon) - Taif

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Masjid e Madhoon (Taif), Taif Saudi Arabia
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Description

Taif is located 70km from Makkah, and one of the historical places it is known for is the Qantara Mosque.

Structure

Qantara Mosque is also known as Al-Madhoun Mosque and it is a small Masjid that is located in Al-Mathnah neighborhood and was built around 162 years ago. Built during the Ottoman era, the design of the mosque was inspired from Abbasid architecture due to this it gives off the impression of being ancient. The mosque has retained its old fashioned structure even on the inside and has a very distinctive minaret that is unlike any other. The circular minaret looks like a cylinder and ends with a spherical peak. A cyclic ladder leads up to the top of the minaret along with a door that opens to the roof of the Masjid. People can climb up the minaret and view the fields, hilly slopes, and mountains.

History

On the opposite side of the mosque is a farm where Prophet Muhammad rested after he was expelled from Taif. This area was known for its fruits at that time. In that farm, the Prophet was then offered fruit by a grape farmer who was a Christian and later converted to Islam. Locals claim that this is where Hazrat Ali performed his official tasks as well. Pilgrims like to visit the mosque and offer two rakat nafl prayers in it. 

 

Destination Type
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Islamic History
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Location

Masjid e Madhoon (Taif), Taif Saudi Arabia

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Riznul Hassan

Riznul Hassan

05/14/2023 04:24

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this place linked to a warm incident in the early days of prophet mohamed SAW, masjid addas, addas was a slave of utbah, he served refreshment to mohamed SAW when he was injured and sad in taif. there is nothing much to see here but alot to feel.
Dr. Alam

Dr. Alam

04/15/2023 06:01

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Historical place Ottaman era built mosque.
Arshab Cp

Arshab Cp

04/09/2023 14:49

Google review

Masjid Al-Madhoun also known as Qantara Mosque is a small Masjid in Taif which was built around 162 years ago. Opposite to this mosque is a farm where Prophet Muhammad (s.a) rested after he was expelled from Taif. This area is well known for its fruits at that time. People can climb up to the minaret and view the fields, hilly slopes, and mountains from top. شكراً
Arslan Farooqi

Arslan Farooqi

02/16/2023 05:53

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Ancient Masjid situated in Historical Taif city Combination of Desert and Stone structures
sayed sarwar

sayed sarwar

02/05/2023 16:26

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A small masjid to keep the heritage of Our beloved Prophet Muhammad(SAW)'s visit to Taif to spread Islam
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