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Top 10 Mosques of the world (Al-Masjid al-Nabawi)- 2nd
Al-Masjid AL-Nabawi often called the Prophet's Mosque,
is a mosque situated in the city of Medina. As the final resting place
of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, it is considered the second holiest
site in Islam by Muslims (the first being the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca)
and is one of the largest mosques in the world. The mosque is under the
control of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. One
of the most notable features of the site is the Green Dome over the
center of the mosque, where the tomb of Muhammad is located. It is not
exactly known when the green dome was constructed but manuscripts dating
to the early 12th century describe the dome. It is known as the Dome of
the Prophet or the Green Dome. Subsequent Islamic rulers greatly
expanded and decorated it. Early Muslim leaders Abu Bakr and Umar are
buried in an adjacent area in the mosque.
The
site was originally Muhammad's house; he settled there after his Hijra
(emigration) to Medina, later building a mosque on the grounds. He
himself shared in the heavy work of construction. The original mosque
was an open-air building. The basic plan of the building has been
adopted in the building of other mosques throughout the world.
The mosque also served as a community
center, a court, and a religious school. There was a raised platform for
the people who taught the Qur'an. It was also the first place in the
Arabian Peninsula provided with electrical lights on 1909.
Location Saudi Arabia Medina, Saudi Arabia
Established c. 622
Branch/tradition Sunni Islam (Hanbali)
Administration Saudi Arabian government
Leadership Imam(s):
Ali ibn Abdurrahman al-Hudhaifi
Style Classical and contemporary Islamic; Ottoman; Mamluk revivalist
Capacity 600,000 (increased to 1,000,000 during the hajj period)
Minaret(s) 10
Minaret height 105 meters (344 ft)
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