Abu Bakr Mosque (Medina) - Revision history

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	'''Abu Bakr Mosque (Medina)''' is one of the [[Musalla ~~Mosque~~\|musalla mosques]] located in the Manakhah area of Medina, west of al-Masjid al-Nabawi. Musalla mosques were built in open spaces where the Prophet (s) performed Eid prayers. It is said that the [[Prophet Muhammad (s)\|Prophet Muhammad(s)]] performed the funeral prayer for al-Najashi in this place. Abu Bakr performed Eid prayers here during his caliphate after the [[Prophet Muhammad (s)\|Prophet (s)]].		'''Abu Bakr Mosque (Medina)''' is one of the [[Musalla of the Prophet\|musalla mosques]] located in the Manakhah area of Medina, west of al-Masjid al-Nabawi. Musalla mosques were built in open spaces where the Prophet (s) performed Eid prayers. It is said that the [[Prophet Muhammad (s)\|Prophet Muhammad(s)]] performed the funeral prayer for al-Najashi in this place. Abu Bakr performed Eid prayers here during his caliphate after the [[Prophet Muhammad (s)\|Prophet (s)]].

	==Location==		==Location==

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	==Architecture==		==Architecture==
	The Abu Bakr Mosque in [[Medina]] consists of two sections: the western part, which is roofed with a dome, and its entrance is on the eastern side. A minaret is located in its northeastern corner. The eastern part of the mosque is open. The length of the mosque reaches 19.5 meters. Its width is 15 meters. Its area is 292.5 square meters.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aمساجد_الاثریه.pdf&page=237 Masājid al-Atharīyah, p. 237]</ref> The ~~walls are~~ high ~~and made of~~ stone. ~~The~~ entrance is in the eastern wall, and two columns ~~are placed on either side of the entrance~~. The mosque's entrance is square, measuring ten meters, with a dome over it.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده:المدينه_المنوره_تطورها_العمراني.pdf&page=146 al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah, p. 146]</ref>		The Abu Bakr Mosque in [[Medina]] consists of two sections: the western part, which is roofed with a dome, and its entrance is on the eastern side. A minaret is located in its northeastern corner. The eastern part of the mosque is open. The length of the mosque reaches 19.5 meters. Its width is 15 meters. Its area is 292.5 square meters.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aمساجد_الاثریه.pdf&page=237 Masājid al-Atharīyah, p. 237]</ref> The mosque has high stone walls. Its entrance is set into the eastern wall and flanked by two columns. The mosque's entrance is square, measuring ten meters, with a dome over it.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده:المدينه_المنوره_تطورها_العمراني.pdf&page=146 al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah, p. 146]</ref>

	==Notes==		==Notes==

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	According to the sign next to the mosque's entrance, this mosque was renovated in 1411 AH during the reign of King Fahd b. Abd al-Aziz.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aمساجد_الاثریه.pdf&page=239 Masājid al-Atharīyah, p. 239]</ref> Other repairs and renovations were carried out in this mosque from 1429 to 1430 (2007-2008).<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده:معالم_المدینه_المنوره_بین_العمارة_و_التاریخ_جزء4_المجلد1.pdf&page=409 Maʿālim al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah bayn al-ʿImārah wa l-Tārīkh, part 4, volume 1, p. 409]</ref>		According to the sign next to the mosque's entrance, this mosque was renovated in 1411 AH during the reign of King Fahd b. Abd al-Aziz.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aمساجد_الاثریه.pdf&page=239 Masājid al-Atharīyah, p. 239]</ref> Other repairs and renovations were carried out in this mosque from 1429 to 1430 (2007-2008).<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده:معالم_المدینه_المنوره_بین_العمارة_و_التاریخ_جزء4_المجلد1.pdf&page=409 Maʿālim al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah bayn al-ʿImārah wa l-Tārīkh, part 4, volume 1, p. 409]</ref>

	==~~Features of the Mosque Building~~==		==Architecture==
	The Abu Bakr Mosque in [[Medina]] consists of two sections: the western part, which is roofed with a dome, and its entrance is on the eastern side. A minaret is located in its northeastern corner. The eastern part of the mosque is open. The length of the mosque reaches 19.5 meters. Its width is 15 meters. Its area is 292.5 square meters.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aمساجد_الاثریه.pdf&page=237 Masājid al-Atharīyah, p. 237]</ref> The walls are high and made of stone. The entrance is in the eastern wall, and two columns are placed on either side of the entrance. The mosque's entrance is square, measuring ten meters, with a dome over it.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده:المدينه_المنوره_تطورها_العمراني.pdf&page=146 al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah, p. 146]</ref>		The Abu Bakr Mosque in [[Medina]] consists of two sections: the western part, which is roofed with a dome, and its entrance is on the eastern side. A minaret is located in its northeastern corner. The eastern part of the mosque is open. The length of the mosque reaches 19.5 meters. Its width is 15 meters. Its area is 292.5 square meters.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aمساجد_الاثریه.pdf&page=237 Masājid al-Atharīyah, p. 237]</ref> The walls are high and made of stone. The entrance is in the eastern wall, and two columns are placed on either side of the entrance. The mosque's entrance is square, measuring ten meters, with a dome over it.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده:المدينه_المنوره_تطورها_العمراني.pdf&page=146 al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah, p. 146]</ref>

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History of the Building

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	It is narrated in sources that when the Prophet(s) learned of the death of Najashi, the ruler of Abyssinia, he informed the people and, along with his companions, performed the funeral prayer for al-Najashi in this place.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aمعالم_المدینه_المنوره_بین_العمارة_و_التاریخ_جزء4_المجلد1.pdf&page=402 Maʿālim al-Madīnah, p. 402.]</ref> It is said that Abu Bakr, after the Prophet (s), performed Eid prayers in this place during his caliphate, and for this reason, this place was named Abu Bakr Mosque.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aالتعریف_بما_انست_الهجرة.pdf&page=146 al-Taʿrīf, p. 146]; [https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aالتعریف_بما_انست_الهجرة.pdf&page=147 al-Taʿrīf, p. 147.]</ref>		It is narrated in sources that when the Prophet(s) learned of the death of Najashi, the ruler of Abyssinia, he informed the people and, along with his companions, performed the funeral prayer for al-Najashi in this place.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aمعالم_المدینه_المنوره_بین_العمارة_و_التاریخ_جزء4_المجلد1.pdf&page=402 Maʿālim al-Madīnah, p. 402.]</ref> It is said that Abu Bakr, after the Prophet (s), performed Eid prayers in this place during his caliphate, and for this reason, this place was named Abu Bakr Mosque.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aالتعریف_بما_انست_الهجرة.pdf&page=146 al-Taʿrīf, p. 146]; [https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aالتعریف_بما_انست_الهجرة.pdf&page=147 al-Taʿrīf, p. 147.]</ref>

	==History ~~of the Building~~==		==History==
	Some believe that mosques were first built in the places where the [[Prophet Muhammad (s)]] prayed in this area during the time of [[Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz\|Umar b. Abd al-Aziz]] (governor of Medina in 87-93 AH).<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aوفاء_الوفاء_سمهودی_ج۳.pdf&page=122 Wafāʾ al-Wafāʾ, vol. 3, p. 122]</ref><ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aالمدينه_المنوره_تطورها_العمراني.pdf&page=145 al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah, p. 145]</ref>		Some believe that mosques were first built in the places where the [[Prophet Muhammad (s)]] prayed in this area during the time of [[Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz\|Umar b. Abd al-Aziz]] (governor of Medina in 87-93 AH).<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aوفاء_الوفاء_سمهودی_ج۳.pdf&page=122 Wafāʾ al-Wafāʾ, vol. 3, p. 122]</ref><ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aالمدينه_المنوره_تطورها_العمراني.pdf&page=145 al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah, p. 145]</ref>

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	'''Abu Bakr Mosque (Medina)''' is one of the [[Musalla Mosque\|musalla mosques]] located in the Manakhah area of Medina, west of al-Masjid al-Nabawi. Musalla mosques were built in open spaces where the Prophet (s) performed Eid prayers. It is said that the [[Prophet Muhammad (s)\|Prophet Muhammad(s)]] performed the funeral prayer for al-Najashi in this place. Abu Bakr performed Eid prayers here during his caliphate after the [[Prophet Muhammad (s)\|Prophet (s)]].		'''Abu Bakr Mosque (Medina)''' is one of the [[Musalla Mosque\|musalla mosques]] located in the Manakhah area of Medina, west of al-Masjid al-Nabawi. Musalla mosques were built in open spaces where the Prophet (s) performed Eid prayers. It is said that the [[Prophet Muhammad (s)\|Prophet Muhammad(s)]] performed the funeral prayer for al-Najashi in this place. Abu Bakr performed Eid prayers here during his caliphate after the [[Prophet Muhammad (s)\|Prophet (s)]].

	==Location ~~of the Mosque~~==		==Location==
	The Abu Bakr Mosque is one of the mosques in the [[Manakha]] area of [[Medina]] and close to [[Masjid al-Nabi\|Masjid al-Nabawi]].<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aمساجد_الاثریه.pdf&page=223 Masājid al-Atharīyah, p. 223.]</ref> Manakha was an open area that served as Medina's market.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aمعالم_المدینه_المنوره_بین_العمارة_و_التاریخ_جزء4_المجلد1.pdf&page=402 Maʿālim al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah bayn al-ʿImārah wa l-Tārīkh, part 4, p. 402]</ref> Some researchers believe that this mosque was built on the site of Kathir b. al-Salt's house, where, according to narrations, the Prophet (s) once performed Eid prayers.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aمعالم_المدینه_المنوره_بین_العمارة_و_التاریخ_جزء4_المجلد1.pdf&page=4032 Maʿālim al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah bayn al-ʿImārah wa l-Tārīkh, part 4, volume 1, pp. 403-404]</ref>		The Abu Bakr Mosque is one of the mosques in the [[Manakha]] area of [[Medina]] and close to [[Masjid al-Nabi\|Masjid al-Nabawi]].<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aمساجد_الاثریه.pdf&page=223 Masājid al-Atharīyah, p. 223.]</ref> Manakha was an open area that served as Medina's market.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aمعالم_المدینه_المنوره_بین_العمارة_و_التاریخ_جزء4_المجلد1.pdf&page=402 Maʿālim al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah bayn al-ʿImārah wa l-Tārīkh, part 4, p. 402]</ref> Some researchers believe that this mosque was built on the site of Kathir b. al-Salt's house, where, according to narrations, the Prophet (s) once performed Eid prayers.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aمعالم_المدینه_المنوره_بین_العمارة_و_التاریخ_جزء4_المجلد1.pdf&page=4032 Maʿālim al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah bayn al-ʿImārah wa l-Tārīkh, part 4, volume 1, pp. 403-404]</ref>

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	Older sources mention the existence of this mosque in the middle of a garden called ʿAyn al-Arzaq.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aالتعریف_بما_انست_الهجرة.pdf&page=146 al-Taʿrīf, p. 146]; [https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده:معالم_المدینه_المنوره_بین_العمارة_و_التاریخ_جزء4_المجلد1.pdf&page=406 al-Maʿālim, p. 406].</ref> It is also said that this mosque was located near the house of Muḥammad b. ʿAbd Allah b. Kathir b. al-salt.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aمعالم_المدینه_المنوره_بین_العمارة_و_التاریخ_جزء4_المجلد1.pdf&page=403 al-Maʿālim, p. 403].</ref>		Older sources mention the existence of this mosque in the middle of a garden called ʿAyn al-Arzaq.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aالتعریف_بما_انست_الهجرة.pdf&page=146 al-Taʿrīf, p. 146]; [https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده:معالم_المدینه_المنوره_بین_العمارة_و_التاریخ_جزء4_المجلد1.pdf&page=406 al-Maʿālim, p. 406].</ref> It is also said that this mosque was located near the house of Muḥammad b. ʿAbd Allah b. Kathir b. al-salt.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aمعالم_المدینه_المنوره_بین_العمارة_و_التاریخ_جزء4_المجلد1.pdf&page=403 al-Maʿālim, p. 403].</ref>

	==Prophet's Prayer==		==The Prophet's Prayer==
	It is narrated in sources that when the Prophet(s) learned of the death of Najashi, the ruler of Abyssinia, he informed the people and, along with his companions, performed the funeral prayer for al-Najashi in this place.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aمعالم_المدینه_المنوره_بین_العمارة_و_التاریخ_جزء4_المجلد1.pdf&page=402 Maʿālim al-Madīnah, p. 402.]</ref> It is said that Abu Bakr, after the Prophet (s), performed Eid prayers in this place during his caliphate, and for this reason, this place was named Abu Bakr Mosque.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aالتعریف_بما_انست_الهجرة.pdf&page=146 al-Taʿrīf, p. 146]; [https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aالتعریف_بما_انست_الهجرة.pdf&page=147 al-Taʿrīf, p. 147.]</ref>		It is narrated in sources that when the Prophet(s) learned of the death of Najashi, the ruler of Abyssinia, he informed the people and, along with his companions, performed the funeral prayer for al-Najashi in this place.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aمعالم_المدینه_المنوره_بین_العمارة_و_التاریخ_جزء4_المجلد1.pdf&page=402 Maʿālim al-Madīnah, p. 402.]</ref> It is said that Abu Bakr, after the Prophet (s), performed Eid prayers in this place during his caliphate, and for this reason, this place was named Abu Bakr Mosque.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aالتعریف_بما_انست_الهجرة.pdf&page=146 al-Taʿrīf, p. 146]; [https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aالتعریف_بما_انست_الهجرة.pdf&page=147 al-Taʿrīf, p. 147.]</ref>

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	'''Abu Bakr Mosque (Medina)''' is one of the [[Musalla Mosque\|musalla mosques]] located in the Manakhah area of Medina, west of al-Masjid al-~~Nabawī~~. ~~Muṣallā~~ mosques were built in open spaces where the Prophet (s) performed Eid prayers. It is said that the Prophet (s) performed the funeral prayer for al-Najashi in this place. Abu Bakr performed Eid prayers here during his caliphate after the [[Prophet Muhammad (s)\|Prophet (s)]].		'''Abu Bakr Mosque (Medina)''' is one of the [[Musalla Mosque\|musalla mosques]] located in the Manakhah area of Medina, west of al-Masjid al-Nabawi. Musalla mosques were built in open spaces where the Prophet (s) performed Eid prayers. It is said that the [[Prophet Muhammad (s)\|Prophet Muhammad(s)]] performed the funeral prayer for al-Najashi in this place. Abu Bakr performed Eid prayers here during his caliphate after the [[Prophet Muhammad (s)\|Prophet (s)]].

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	==History of the Building==		==History of the Building==
	Some believe that mosques were first built in the places where the Prophet (s) prayed in this area during the time of [[Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz\|Umar b. Abd al-Aziz]] (governor of Medina in 87-93 AH).<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aوفاء_الوفاء_سمهودی_ج۳.pdf&page=122 Wafāʾ al-Wafāʾ, vol. 3, p. 122]</ref><ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aالمدينه_المنوره_تطورها_العمراني.pdf&page=145 al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah, p. 145]</ref>		Some believe that mosques were first built in the places where the [[Prophet Muhammad (s)]] prayed in this area during the time of [[Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz\|Umar b. Abd al-Aziz]] (governor of Medina in 87-93 AH).<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aوفاء_الوفاء_سمهودی_ج۳.pdf&page=122 Wafāʾ al-Wafāʾ, vol. 3, p. 122]</ref><ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aالمدينه_المنوره_تطورها_العمراني.pdf&page=145 al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah, p. 145]</ref>

	The mosque was destroyed during the time of al-Samhudi (d. 911 AH), the historian of Medina. According to al-Samhūdī, this mosque was located in the middle of a garden near a spring, and the local residents would lead their livestock through the mosque's area. Al-Samhudi stated that livestock entered through the northern door of the mosque, and over time, the residents kept their livestock there, turning it into a dump. Al-Samhudi requested the Shaykh al-Haram, Ashraf Inal, to address the situation of this mosque, and he assigned the jurist Shihab al-Din Ahmad al-Nusi to this task.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aوفاء_الوفاء_سمهودی_ج۳.pdf&page=122 Wafāʾ al-Wafāʾ, vol. 3, p. 122]</ref> Consequently, a wall was placed on the northern side of the mihrab, which was roofed, to prevent the entry of livestock. A path was also allocated on the northern side for the passage of livestock.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aوفاء_الوفاء_سمهودی_ج۳.pdf&page=123 Wafāʾ al-Wafāʾ, vol. 3, p. 123]</ref> There is no report on subsequent constructions of the mosque.		The mosque was destroyed during the time of al-Samhudi (d. 911 AH), the historian of Medina. According to al-Samhūdī, this mosque was located in the middle of a garden near a spring, and the local residents would lead their livestock through the mosque's area. Al-Samhudi stated that livestock entered through the northern door of the mosque, and over time, the residents kept their livestock there, turning it into a dump. Al-Samhudi requested the Shaykh al-Haram, Ashraf Inal, to address the situation of this mosque, and he assigned the jurist Shihab al-Din Ahmad al-Nusi to this task.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aوفاء_الوفاء_سمهودی_ج۳.pdf&page=122 Wafāʾ al-Wafāʾ, vol. 3, p. 122]</ref> Consequently, a wall was placed on the northern side of the mihrab, which was roofed, to prevent the entry of livestock. A path was also allocated on the northern side for the passage of livestock.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aوفاء_الوفاء_سمهودی_ج۳.pdf&page=123 Wafāʾ al-Wafāʾ, vol. 3, p. 123]</ref> There is no report on subsequent constructions of the mosque.

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	'''Abu Bakr Mosque (Medina)''' is one of the [[Musalla Mosque\|musalla mosques]] located in the Manakhah area of Medina, west of al-Masjid al-Nabawī. Muṣallā mosques were built in open spaces where the Prophet (s) performed Eid prayers. It is said that the Prophet (s) ~~prayed~~ for Najashi~~'s death~~ in this place. Abu Bakr performed Eid prayers here during his caliphate after the [[Prophet Muhammad (s)\|Prophet (s)]].		'''Abu Bakr Mosque (Medina)''' is one of the [[Musalla Mosque\|musalla mosques]] located in the Manakhah area of Medina, west of al-Masjid al-Nabawī. Muṣallā mosques were built in open spaces where the Prophet (s) performed Eid prayers. It is said that the Prophet (s) performed the funeral prayer for al-Najashi in this place. Abu Bakr performed Eid prayers here during his caliphate after the [[Prophet Muhammad (s)\|Prophet (s)]].

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	==Prophet's Prayer==		==Prophet's Prayer==
	It is narrated in sources that when the Prophet(s) learned of the death of Najashi, the ruler of Abyssinia, he informed the people and, along with his companions, ~~prayed~~ for ~~Najāshī~~ in this place.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aمعالم_المدینه_المنوره_بین_العمارة_و_التاریخ_جزء4_المجلد1.pdf&page=402 Maʿālim al-Madīnah, p. 402.]</ref> It is said that Abu Bakr, after the Prophet (s), performed Eid prayers in this place during his caliphate, and for this reason, this place was named Abu Bakr Mosque.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aالتعریف_بما_انست_الهجرة.pdf&page=146 al-Taʿrīf, p. 146]; [https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aالتعریف_بما_انست_الهجرة.pdf&page=147 al-Taʿrīf, p. 147.]</ref>		It is narrated in sources that when the Prophet(s) learned of the death of Najashi, the ruler of Abyssinia, he informed the people and, along with his companions, performed the funeral prayer for al-Najashi in this place.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aمعالم_المدینه_المنوره_بین_العمارة_و_التاریخ_جزء4_المجلد1.pdf&page=402 Maʿālim al-Madīnah, p. 402.]</ref> It is said that Abu Bakr, after the Prophet (s), performed Eid prayers in this place during his caliphate, and for this reason, this place was named Abu Bakr Mosque.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aالتعریف_بما_انست_الهجرة.pdf&page=146 al-Taʿrīf, p. 146]; [https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aالتعریف_بما_انست_الهجرة.pdf&page=147 al-Taʿrīf, p. 147.]</ref>

	==History of the Building==		==History of the Building==

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History of the Building

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	Some believe that mosques were first built in the places where the Prophet (s) prayed in this area during the time of [[Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz\|Umar b. Abd al-Aziz]] (governor of Medina in 87-93 AH).<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aوفاء_الوفاء_سمهودی_ج۳.pdf&page=122 Wafāʾ al-Wafāʾ, vol. 3, p. 122]</ref><ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aالمدينه_المنوره_تطورها_العمراني.pdf&page=145 al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah, p. 145]</ref>		Some believe that mosques were first built in the places where the Prophet (s) prayed in this area during the time of [[Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz\|Umar b. Abd al-Aziz]] (governor of Medina in 87-93 AH).<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aوفاء_الوفاء_سمهودی_ج۳.pdf&page=122 Wafāʾ al-Wafāʾ, vol. 3, p. 122]</ref><ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aالمدينه_المنوره_تطورها_العمراني.pdf&page=145 al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah, p. 145]</ref>

	The mosque was destroyed during the time of al-Samhudi (d. 911 AH), the historian of Medina. According to al-Samhūdī, this mosque was located in the middle of a garden near a spring, and the local residents would lead their livestock through the mosque's area. Al-Samhudi stated that livestock entered through the northern door of the mosque, and over time, the residents kept their livestock there, turning it into a dump. Al-Samhudi requested the Shaykh al-Haram, Ashraf Inal, to address the situation of this mosque, and he assigned the jurist Shihab al-Din Ahmad al-Nusi to this task.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aوفاء_الوفاء_سمهودی_ج۳.pdf&page=122 Wafāʾ al-Wafāʾ, vol. 3, p. 122]</ref> Consequently, a wall was placed on the northern side of the ~~miḥrāb~~, which was roofed, to prevent the entry of livestock. A path was also allocated on the northern side for the passage of livestock.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aوفاء_الوفاء_سمهودی_ج۳.pdf&page=123 Wafāʾ al-Wafāʾ, vol. 3, p. 123]</ref> There is no report on subsequent constructions of the mosque.		The mosque was destroyed during the time of al-Samhudi (d. 911 AH), the historian of Medina. According to al-Samhūdī, this mosque was located in the middle of a garden near a spring, and the local residents would lead their livestock through the mosque's area. Al-Samhudi stated that livestock entered through the northern door of the mosque, and over time, the residents kept their livestock there, turning it into a dump. Al-Samhudi requested the Shaykh al-Haram, Ashraf Inal, to address the situation of this mosque, and he assigned the jurist Shihab al-Din Ahmad al-Nusi to this task.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aوفاء_الوفاء_سمهودی_ج۳.pdf&page=122 Wafāʾ al-Wafāʾ, vol. 3, p. 122]</ref> Consequently, a wall was placed on the northern side of the mihrab, which was roofed, to prevent the entry of livestock. A path was also allocated on the northern side for the passage of livestock.<ref>[https://wikihaj.com/index.php?title=پرونده%3Aوفاء_الوفاء_سمهودی_ج۳.pdf&page=123 Wafāʾ al-Wafāʾ, vol. 3, p. 123]</ref> There is no report on subsequent constructions of the mosque.

	===Current Building===		===Current Building===