Jerusalem, considered the holiest city for Christians and Jews, was one of the earliest cities conquered by the Muslim Arabs. The Dome of the Rock is the oldest preserved Islamic structure in the world. Today the city still contains several mosques, including the Al-Aqsa mosque which served as the first qibla for about a year.
Al-Khanqah al-Salahiyya Mosque is also known as the Khilwah (retreat) of Salah al-Din it was commissioned by the Ayyubid Sultan Saladin. Its only minaret is identical to that of Masjid Omar located south of the Holy Sepulchre. It is located north of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.[1]
Sheikh Jarah Mosque - It was established as a Zawiyyah, Zawiyyah al-Jarrahiyya, a mosque-madrassah (educational institute) by Hussam al-Din al-Jarrahi. It is located in east Jerusalem on Nablus Road.[1]
Mosque of Al-Qala'a is situated within the Jerusalem Citadel, it was established during the Memluk era, and later on renovated several times. It is not a functional mosque and has been converted in to a Museum.[1]
Magharba Mosque is located in the south-western corner it has been converted into a museum, recently.
al-Maulawiya Mosque is an older mosque transformed by the Crusaders into the Church of St Agnes and turned back into a mosque after their defeat
Masjid Swiqat 'Allun is a small mosque situated in Swaikit 'Allun market, close to Bab al-Khalil (Jaffa Gate).[2][1]
Modern (1918-present)edit
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Abdeen Mosque (Arabic: مسجد عابدين) is the main mosque in the Wadi al-Joz neighborhood in East Jerusalem, about 500 meters (1,600 ft) away from Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Old City walls. It was built by brothers Abdel Muhsin and Omar Abdeen in 1939.[3]
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Shorbaje mosque was originally established as a Sebil Waqf (charitable fountain) for water dispensation, it was later on decommissioned with its original function when the city started to get its water from the city water mains. A small mosque was established on the premises.[1]
Mosque of David the Prophet
Red Minerat mosque, also known as the Masjid Sheikh Rehan, is located on Hazariyah Ha'adom Street.[1]
Mosque of Dome of Moses
Mosque of Bab Hattah
Mosque of Suleyman's throne
Mosque of Bab Al-Ghawanma
Mosque of Dar al-Imam
Mosque of Khan Al-Zeit
Mosque of Suleyman al-Farsi
Mosque of Raba'a Al-Adaweya
Mosque of Al-Tur
Mosque of Al-Hanablah
Nebi Akasha Mosque also referred to as the Nebi Okasha Mosque is a small and historic mosque in the Western Jerusalem. It is believed to have been built close to the tomb of Prophet Muhammad's companion Ukasha ibn Mihsan.[1]
Khaldeya mosque
Yacoubiya mosque
Al-Buraq Mosque is located along the Western Wall of Haram al-Sharif (Temple Mount). It is the interior space of the so-called Barclay's Gate. The date of its conscription is unknown.[1]
Masjid al-Aqsa as seen from the west, with the al-Fakhariyya Minaret.
Interior of the Al Aqsa mosque, central isle, looking south towards the Mihrab.
Marwani Mosque, modern entrance from the west.
Mosque of Al-Khanqah al-Salahiyya in Jerusalem
Dome of the Rock, as seen from the Cotton Merchants' Gate
Mosque of Umar in Jerusalem
Referencesedit
^ abcdefghi"Mosques in Jerusalem". Madain Project. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
^"Masjid Suwikat al 'Uloon". Madain Project. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
^Sari Nusseibeh, Moshe Maoz (January 2000). Jerusalem: points of friction, and beyond. BRILL. ISBN978-90-411-8843-4.
External linksedit
Complete compendium of Mosques in Jerusalem on Madain Project website
May 02, 2024
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This is a list of mosques in Jerusalem Jerusalem considered the holiest city for Christians and Jews was one of the earliest cities conquered by the Muslim Arabs The Dome of the Rock is the oldest preserved Islamic structure in the world Today the city still contains several mosques including the Al Aqsa mosque which served as the first qibla for about a year Contents 1 Period 1 1 Rashidun 632 661 1 2 Umayyads 661 750 1 3 Ayyubids 1171 1341 1 4 Mamluks 1250 1517 1 5 Ottomans 1516 1918 1 6 Modern 1918 present 2 Unknown 3 Gallery of Mosques in Jerusalem 4 References 5 External linksPeriod editRashidun 632 661 edit Al Aqsa Mosque For the mosque known as the Mosque of Omar see under Ayyubids Umayyads 661 750 edit Marwani Mosque is also known as the Musallah al Marwani it is located in the underground area in the south eastern corner of al Aqsa compound 1 Ayyubids 1171 1341 edit Mosque of Omar Al Khanqah al Salahiyya Mosque is also known as the Khilwah retreat of Salah al Din it was commissioned by the Ayyubid Sultan Saladin Its only minaret is identical to that of Masjid Omar located south of the Holy Sepulchre It is located north of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre 1 Sheikh Jarah Mosque It was established as a Zawiyyah Zawiyyah al Jarrahiyya a mosque madrassah educational institute by Hussam al Din al Jarrahi It is located in east Jerusalem on Nablus Road 1 Mosque of Al Qala a is situated within the Jerusalem Citadel it was established during the Memluk era and later on renovated several times It is not a functional mosque and has been converted in to a Museum 1 Magharba Mosque is located in the south western corner it has been converted into a museum recently Al Dissi mosque Mamluks 1250 1517 edit Sidna Omar Mosque Lord Omar mosque in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City Sheikh Loulou Mosque Sultan Emir Badr al Din Loulou is a small mosque located in the north western part of the old city of Jerusalem Mosque of Khan al Sultan Sultan Barquq Ottomans 1516 1918 edit al Maulawiya Mosque is an older mosque transformed by the Crusaders into the Church of St Agnes and turned back into a mosque after their defeat Masjid Swiqat Allun is a small mosque situated in Swaikit Allun market close to Bab al Khalil Jaffa Gate 2 1 Modern 1918 present edit This section needs expansion You can help by adding to it September 2010 Abdeen Mosque Arabic مسجد عابدين is the main mosque in the Wadi al Joz neighborhood in East Jerusalem about 500 meters 1 600 ft away from Al Aqsa Mosque and the Old City walls It was built by brothers Abdel Muhsin and Omar Abdeen in 1939 3 Unknown editShorbaje mosque was originally established as a Sebil Waqf charitable fountain for water dispensation it was later on decommissioned with its original function when the city started to get its water from the city water mains A small mosque was established on the premises 1 Mosque of David the Prophet Red Minerat mosque also known as the Masjid Sheikh Rehan is located on Hazariyah Ha adom Street 1 Mosque of Dome of Moses Mosque of Bab Hattah Mosque of Suleyman s throne Mosque of Bab Al Ghawanma Mosque of Dar al Imam Mosque of Khan Al Zeit Mosque of Suleyman al Farsi Mosque of Raba a Al Adaweya Mosque of Al Tur Mosque of Al Hanablah Nebi Akasha Mosque also referred to as the Nebi Okasha Mosque is a small and historic mosque in the Western Jerusalem It is believed to have been built close to the tomb of Prophet Muhammad s companion Ukasha ibn Mihsan 1 Khaldeya mosque Yacoubiya mosque Al Buraq Mosque is located along the Western Wall of Haram al Sharif Temple Mount It is the interior space of the so called Barclay s Gate The date of its conscription is unknown 1 Al Qormee Mosque Al Karemi mosque Mosque of Al Elmi Haret el Arman mosque Haret el Nasari Mosque Hayat Mosque Bazar mosque Masoudi mosque Hejazi mosque Mathana mosque Afghani mosqueGallery of Mosques in Jerusalem edit nbsp Masjid al Aqsa as seen from the west with the al Fakhariyya Minaret nbsp Interior of the Al Aqsa mosque central isle looking south towards the Mihrab nbsp Marwani Mosque modern entrance from the west nbsp Mosque of Al Khanqah al Salahiyya in Jerusalem nbsp Dome of the Rock as seen from the Cotton Merchants Gate nbsp Mosque of Umar in JerusalemReferences edit a b c d e f g h i Mosques in Jerusalem Madain Project Retrieved 30 May 2019 Masjid Suwikat al Uloon Madain Project Retrieved 17 June 2018 Sari Nusseibeh Moshe Maoz January 2000 Jerusalem points of friction and beyond BRILL ISBN 978 90 411 8843 4 External links editMost distinctive Sites in AL Quds Complete compendium of Mosques in Jerusalem on Madain Project website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title List of mosques in Jerusalem amp oldid 1166910101, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
