The Most Prominent Mosques in Makkah
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A Mosque is a holy territory where Muslims gather and offer mandatory prayer 5 times a day. In this blog, we will be discussing the Most Prominent Mosques in Makkah. Makkah is the house of Islam because the religion Islam began in Makkah after the 40 years of birth of the last Islamic Prophet Muhammad when he received the first message of Allah in the cave of Hira in Makkah.
Makkah is the holiest city in the Islamic world where Millions of Muslims pay a visit now and then to perform Hajj and Umrah. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah hosts Hajj annually and Umrah all through the year. As we are heading towards 2023, bookings for Umrah are open. Willing to take part in the religious journey of Umrah, well you can achieve your will by using Umrah packages 2023. Although a large mass heads to Makkah in the holy Month of Ramadan to earn a maximum reward as we know Ramadan brings immense blessings and rewards. You can book Umrah Ramadan packages in advance.
AL-HARAM THE GRAND MOSQUE
Masjid Al-Haram, The Inviolable Mosque is majorly familiar as the Great Mosque of Makkah. When it comes to the house of Allah, it is the Holy Kaaba that appears in every Muslim's mind without a second thought. The foremost significance of Al-Haram it holds Kaaba the holiest place in the world. The consecrated boundaries of Al-Haram represent the most majestic view, the awe-inspiring structure of the Kaaba makes it distinctive and prominent not just in Makkah but all over the world. The world’s largest gathering happens at Al-Haram the grand Mosque at the time of Hajj. Al-Haram represents other important sites, such as the Black Stone, the miraculous well of Zamzam, the Station of Ibrahim and the two splendid hills of Safa and Marwa.
Apart from Major Hajj, pilgrims gather at Al-Haram to perform Umrah the Minor Pilgrimage throughout the year. Al-Haram is the largest Mosque in the world as of August 2020. The Mosque has gone under major expansions and renovations through the years. It has conceded through the charge of various caliphs, sultans and kings. Now the Mosque is under the control of the king of Saudi Arabia who is titled the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque. The Grand Mosque can accommodate 2.5 Million worshipers.
AISHA MOSQUE (AL-TANEEM MOSQUE)
Al-Taneem Mosque is one of the most important mosques in Makkah on the road north of Medina. It is also famous as Aisha Mosque because it was constructed in the place where Aisha (May Allah be pleased with her), wife of Mohammed (PBUH), entered into the state of ihram. It serves as one of the Miqaat stations, with accommodations for pilgrims to change into ihram clothing before arriving in Makkah city centre.
NIMRAH MOSQUE ON THE PLAINS OF ARAFAT
One of the most prominent Mosques in Makkah has to be Masjid-Nimrah. The historical Mosque on the plains of Arafat is where the last Prophet Muhammad ﷺ conveyed his Farewell Sermon in 632, on the ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah the last month of the Islamic Calendar. The Mosque is situated around 21 Km southeast of the Grand Mosque. The Mosque is visited by pilgrims vastly. Hajj pilgrims pass one day on the plains of Arafat in rituals and prayers. The mosque can accommodate approximately 350,000 worshipers.
AL-KHAYF MOSQUE
AL-Khayf Mosque is one of the ancient Mosques in Makkah located at the foot of a mountain in Mina about 10 Km east of the Grand Mosque. It is adjoining the smallest Jamarat. Jamarat is a wall where pilgrims throw pebbles at the devil. The Mosque was expanded previously with four new minarets, along with air conditioning and toilets. Almost, 45,000 worshipers can accommodate in Al-khayf Mosque at a time. Pilgrims visit and pray in this Mosque during their stay in Mina. The Mosque is easy to access during Hajj. Pilgrims can reach here via the Al-Mashaaer Al-Mugaddassah Metro line.
AQABA MOSQUE
Aqaba mosque is also known as Bayah Mosque. The Mosque is placed on the right side of the Jamaarat Bridge. The Mosque is used to practice the ritual of Rami. The Caliph Abu Jaffar Al-Mansoor built the Mosque in 761 right on the spot where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ came across the tribal leader from Yathrib (the old name of Medina). The note-worthy encounter holds great significance as it was the moment when they converted to Ansar (The Helpers) after swearing the oath of allegiance to Islam.
MOSQUE OF THE JINN
One of the most primordial Mosques in Makkah, the Mosque of the Jinn is close by the Jannat-ul-Mualla. This place marks the spot where a group of Jinn heard the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ reciting the Quran and they gathered as a group. Because Jinns are multilingual they were passing by when they listen to the Quran. Jinns were overwhelmed consequently they embraced Islam. Allah has described this incident beautifully in Quran in the chapter Al-Jinn. It is one of the prominent and popular mosques to visit in Makkah, but there is no section for women.
