Bāb Ḥuṭṭa (Arabic: باب حطة or باب الحطهBāb (al-)Huṭṭa, Bāb (al-)Hiṭṭa) is a neighborhood in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem to the north of Al-Aqsa Compound. The name literally means "Forgiveness (or Remission or Pardon[1]) Gate", referring to the Remission Gate of the Haram compound, connected by Bāb Ḥuṭṭa Street.
Bāb Ḥuṭṭa Street and the Remission (Forgiveness) GateMap of the Muslim Quarter
As one of the northern gates,[2] it is opposite to Abwab Mihrab Mariam[3] and between Madrasah al-Karimiyah and Turbah al-Awhadiyah.[4] It is located on the Northern Wall near the eastern corner.[5] According to the study of Al-Ratrout (2002),[3] the gate's name has changed throughout history. It is believed that this change was due to restorations over the years and Le Strange named this door as the ancient Bab al-Asbat.[3] Today, Bab al-Hitta is one of the three gates that are open for morning, evening, and night prayers.[6]
In the late 15th century, Mujir ad-Din described it as one of the largest quarters in Jerusalem.[7] A census taken by the Ottoman authority registered only Muslims in the quarter.[7] At the beginning of the 20th century, the quarter had boundaries defined as follows:
North and east - the city walls between St Stephen's Gate and Herod's Gate. The northeast corner is the Stork Tower (Burj al-Laqlaq).
South - the north side of the Temple Mount.
West - Zawiyat el-Hunud Street, 'Aqabet er-Rahibat, Bab el-Ghawanima Street.[7]
In the 19th century, Jews were an increasing percentage of Jerusalem's population, and began to spread out of the Jewish Quarter into the Muslim Quarter. Jewish families settled in Bab al-Hutta by 1837.[8]
Demographicsedit
The neighborhood is considered one of the poorest areas in the Old City. It is home to the Dom Romani community of the Old City, known in Arabic as al-Nawar, led by mukhtar Abed-Alhakim Mohammed Deeb Salim.[9][10][11][12]
Architectureedit
“Significantly, the surviving gateway has the single opening of a semicircular arch with distinctive 45 degree chamfer and segmental inner arch observed at many gates of the enclave, especially Bab al-Hashmi. Evidence that there is a vertical joint in the masonry of the wall at 1.20 metres west of this gate as well as the historical description of the gate by Khusru (Khusru, 1983, p59) suggests that Bab al-Asbat was built with at least two openings. But it has been partially blocked at the end of the 13th century AD and left as a single opening (Burgoyne, 1992, p112)”[3]
Archeologyedit
The construction date of the door is unknown, however, it was renovated during the Ayyubids and Ottomans’ reign.[6] According to the recordings found, the gate was repaired two times. It was done during the time of the Ayyubids in Rajab 617 A.H. and later in 989 A.H.[13][4]
Significanceedit
Some scholars believe that the phrase "Hitta" in verses 58 and 161 of Surah al-Baqarah and al-A’raf respectively refers to the Bab al-Hitta.[4]
Referencesedit
^Islam, M.A.; Al-Hamad, Z. F. (2007). "The Dome of the Rock: Origin of its Octagonal Plan". Palestine Exploration Quarterly. 139 (2): 109–128. doi:10.1179/003103207x194145. S2CID 162578242.
^ROSEN-AYALON, MYRIAM (1990). "Art and Architecture in Ayyūbid Jerusalem". Israel Exploration Journal. 40 (4): 305–314. ISSN 0021-2059. JSTOR 27926205.
^ abcdAl-Ratrout, H. (2002). The Architectural Development of Al-Aqsa Mosque In Islamic Jerusalem in the Early Islamic Period Sacred Architecture In the Shape Of "The Holy". Department Of Architecture and Building Science University Of Strathclyde.
^ abcGhosheh, M.H. (2005). Guide to the Masjid al-Aqsa. Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs.
^ abcAdar Arnon (1992). "The Quarters of Jerusalem in the Ottoman Period". Middle Eastern Studies. 28 (1): 1–65. doi:10.1080/00263209208700889.
^Morgenstern, Arie (2006). Hastening Redemption: Messianism and the Resettlement of the Land of Israel. Oxford University Press. pp. 144–145. ISBN978-0-19-530578-4.
^Selig, Abe. Jerusalem’s Herod’s Gate receives face-lift. 06/29/2010. Jerusalem Post
^A People Apart: The Romani community seeks recognition. By Eetta Prince-Gibson. Dom Research Center. 2001
^Danny Rubinstein. People / Steve Sabella: Blurring the lines. Haaretz. 2005
^Joseph B. Glass and Rassem Khamaisi. Report on the Socio-Economic Conditions in the Old City of Jerusalem. Munk Centre for International Studies, University of Toronto. p.4
^Uğurluel, T (2017). Arzın Kapısı Kudüs Mescid-i Aksa. Timaş.
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Bab Ḥuṭṭa Arabic باب حطة or باب الحطه Bab al Huṭṭa Bab al Hiṭṭa is a neighborhood in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem to the north of Al Aqsa Compound The name literally means Forgiveness or Remission or Pardon 1 Gate referring to the Remission Gate of the Haram compound connected by Bab Ḥuṭṭa Street Bab Ḥuṭṭa Street and the Remission Forgiveness GateMap of the Muslim QuarterAs one of the northern gates 2 it is opposite to Abwab Mihrab Mariam 3 and between Madrasah al Karimiyah and Turbah al Awhadiyah 4 It is located on the Northern Wall near the eastern corner 5 According to the study of Al Ratrout 2002 3 the gate s name has changed throughout history It is believed that this change was due to restorations over the years and Le Strange named this door as the ancient Bab al Asbat 3 Today Bab al Hitta is one of the three gates that are open for morning evening and night prayers 6 Contents 1 History 2 Demographics 3 Architecture 4 Archeology 5 Significance 6 ReferencesHistory editIn the late 15th century Mujir ad Din described it as one of the largest quarters in Jerusalem 7 A census taken by the Ottoman authority registered only Muslims in the quarter 7 At the beginning of the 20th century the quarter had boundaries defined as follows North and east the city walls between St Stephen s Gate and Herod s Gate The northeast corner is the Stork Tower Burj al Laqlaq South the north side of the Temple Mount West Zawiyat el Hunud Street Aqabet er Rahibat Bab el Ghawanima Street 7 In the 19th century Jews were an increasing percentage of Jerusalem s population and began to spread out of the Jewish Quarter into the Muslim Quarter Jewish families settled in Bab al Hutta by 1837 8 Demographics editThe neighborhood is considered one of the poorest areas in the Old City It is home to the Dom Romani community of the Old City known in Arabic as al Nawar led by mukhtar Abed Alhakim Mohammed Deeb Salim 9 10 11 12 Architecture edit Significantly the surviving gateway has the single opening of a semicircular arch with distinctive 45 degree chamfer and segmental inner arch observed at many gates of the enclave especially Bab al Hashmi Evidence that there is a vertical joint in the masonry of the wall at 1 20 metres west of this gate as well as the historical description of the gate by Khusru Khusru 1983 p59 suggests that Bab al Asbat was built with at least two openings But it has been partially blocked at the end of the 13th century AD and left as a single opening Burgoyne 1992 p112 3 Archeology editThe construction date of the door is unknown however it was renovated during the Ayyubids and Ottomans reign 6 According to the recordings found the gate was repaired two times It was done during the time of the Ayyubids in Rajab 617 A H and later in 989 A H 13 4 Significance editSome scholars believe that the phrase Hitta in verses 58 and 161 of Surah al Baqarah and al A raf respectively refers to the Bab al Hitta 4 References edit Islam M A Al Hamad Z F 2007 The Dome of the Rock Origin of its Octagonal Plan Palestine Exploration Quarterly 139 2 109 128 doi 10 1179 003103207x194145 S2CID 162578242 ROSEN AYALON MYRIAM 1990 Art and Architecture in Ayyubid Jerusalem Israel Exploration Journal 40 4 305 314 ISSN 0021 2059 JSTOR 27926205 a b c d Al Ratrout H 2002 The Architectural Development of Al Aqsa Mosque In Islamic Jerusalem in the Early Islamic Period Sacred Architecture In the Shape Of The Holy Department Of Architecture and Building Science University Of Strathclyde a b c Ghosheh M H 2005 Guide to the Masjid al Aqsa Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs Oktay Adnan 2018 05 30 KUDUS TASVIRLERI KITABU EVSAFI MESACIDI S SERIFE VE TUHFETU L HARAMEYN ORNEKLERI Mukaddi me 9 111 132 doi 10 19059 mukaddime 404906 ISSN 1309 6087 S2CID 149858313 a b Mescid I Aksa Rehberi Harem i Serif PDF TIKA 2013 a b c Adar Arnon 1992 The Quarters of Jerusalem in the Ottoman Period Middle Eastern Studies 28 1 1 65 doi 10 1080 00263209208700889 Morgenstern Arie 2006 Hastening Redemption Messianism and the Resettlement of the Land of Israel Oxford University Press pp 144 145 ISBN 978 0 19 530578 4 Selig Abe Jerusalem s Herod s Gate receives face lift 06 29 2010 Jerusalem Post A People Apart The Romani community seeks recognition By Eetta Prince Gibson Dom Research Center 2001 Danny Rubinstein People Steve Sabella Blurring the lines Haaretz 2005 Joseph B Glass and Rassem Khamaisi Report on the Socio Economic Conditions in the Old City of Jerusalem Munk Centre for International Studies University of Toronto p 4 Ugurluel T 2017 Arzin Kapisi Kudus Mescid i Aksa Timas 31 46 55 N 35 14 07 E 31 78194 N 35 23528 E 31 78194 35 23528 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Bab Hutta amp oldid 1184937910, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
