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The Al-Rāyah Mosque (Arabic: مسجد الرایه) (Means: Flag Mosque), also known as Al-Dhubāb Mosque and Qarin Mosque, is a mosque located in the north of [[Medina]] on top of [[Mount Dhubab]].
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'''Al-Rāyah Mosque''' (Arabic: مسجد الرایه) (Means: Flag Mosque), also known as Al-Dhubāb Mosque and Qarin Mosque, is a mosque located in the north of [[Medina]] on top of [[Mount Dhubab]].


During the [[Battle of Ahzab]], a tent was erected for the Prophet (s) on top of Mount Dhubab where he prayed. Later, Muslims built the Al-Rayah Mosque to commemorate this place.
During the [[Battle of Ahzab]], a tent was erected for the Prophet (s) on top of Mount Dhubab where he prayed. Later, Muslims built the Al-Rayah Mosque to commemorate this place.
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Dhubab Mosque is located to the northwest of the [[Masjid al-nabi]]<ref>ʿAbd al-Ghanī, '' Masājid al-Ātharīyah'', p. 80.</ref>
Dhubab Mosque is located to the northwest of the [[Masjid al-nabi]]<ref>ʿAbd al-Ghanī, '' Masājid al-Ātharīyah'', p. 80.</ref>
And it is situated on top of the small Mount Dhu'bab, on the right side of Uthman b. Affan Street.<ref>Kaʿakī, ''Maʿālim al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah Bayna al-ʿAmārah wa al-Tārīkh'', vol. 2, p. 160,164.</ref>  
And it is situated on top of the small Mount Dhubab, on the right side of Uthman b. Affan Street.<ref>Kaʿakī, ''Maʿālim al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah Bayna al-ʿAmārah wa al-Tārīkh'', vol. 2, p. 160,164.</ref>  
This mountain is to the east of [[Mount Sala']] and near [[Thaniyat al-Wada']].<ref>ʿIyāshī, '' Al-Riḥlah al-ʿIyāshīyah'', vol. 1, p.  396.</ref>
This mountain is to the east of [[Mount Sala']] and near [[Thaniyat al-Wada']].<ref>ʿIyāshī, '' Al-Riḥlah al-ʿIyāshīyah'', vol. 1, p.  396.</ref>


===Current Status===
===Current Status===
The entrance to the Al-Rayah Mosque is from the Qibla (south) side.<ref>Kaʿakī, ''Maʿālim al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah Bayna al-ʿAmārah wa al-Tārīkh'', vol. 2, p. 168.</ref> The mosque has a simple appearance and does not have a minaret, prominent verses, or any decorations inside or outside.<ref>Kaʿakī, ''Maʿālim al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah Bayna al-ʿAmārah wa al-Tārīkh'', vol. 2, p. 172.</ref>
The entrance of Al-Rayah Mosque is located on the (south), the side which faces the Qibla.<ref>Kaʿakī, ''Maʿālim al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah Bayna al-ʿAmārah wa al-Tārīkh'', vol. 2, p. 168.</ref> The mosque has a simple appearance and does not have a minaret or prominent verses or inscriptions inside or outside of it.<ref>Kaʿakī, ''Maʿālim al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah Bayna al-ʿAmārah wa al-Tārīkh'', vol. 2, p. 172.</ref>
In late 2022, the mosque was renovated, and its appearance changed from white to an old-style stone design. In late 2023, the houses surrounding the mosque were demolished.<ref>[https://www.spa.gov.sa/N2064796 Website of Saudi Press Agency (SPA)]</ref>
By the end of 2022, the mosque underwent reconstruction, transforming its look from white to a light stone color, and by the end of 2023, the neighboring houses were demolished.<ref>[https://www.spa.gov.sa/N2064796 Website of Saudi Press Agency (SPA)]</ref>
 
 
==History==
==History==
During the [[Battle of the Ahzab]](5 AH/627) and while digging the trench around Medina, a tent was erected for [[Prophet Muhammad (s)|the Prophet (s)]] at this location to rest and oversee the trench digging activities. The Prophet (s) also prayed there.<ref>Samhūdī, '' Wafāʾ al-Wafā bi Akhbār Dār al-Muṣṭafá '', vol. 3, p. 201.</ref>
During the [[Battle of the Ahzab]](5 AH/627) and while digging the trench around Medina, a tent was erected for [[Prophet Muhammad (s)|the Prophet (s)]] at this location to rest and oversee the trench digging activities. The Prophet (s) also prayed there.<ref>Samhūdī, '' Wafāʾ al-Wafā bi Akhbār Dār al-Muṣṭafá '', vol. 3, p. 201.</ref>
==Names==
==Names==
Apparently, the reason for naming this mosque Al-Rayah Mosque is that the flag of the Prophet's companion, [[Muslim b. Uqbah]], was raised at this location during the [[Battle of Harrah]] (63 AH/683).<ref>Samhūdī, '' Wafāʾ al-Wafā bi Akhbār Dār al-Muṣṭafá '', vol. 3, p. 204.</ref>
The reason for naming this mosque Al-Rayah Mosque is that the flag of the Prophet's companion, [[Muslim b. Uqbah]], was raised at this location during the [[Battle of Harrah]] (63 AH/683).<ref>Samhūdī, '' Wafāʾ al-Wafā bi Akhbār Dār al-Muṣṭafá '', vol. 3, p. 204.</ref>
It is also possible that this name is due to the placement of the Islamic flag on this mountain during the Battle of the Ahzab.<ref>Shanqīṭī, ''  Al-Durr al-Thamīn fī Maʿālim Dār al-Rasūl al-Amīn '' , p. 71. </ref>
It is also possible that this name is due to the placement of the Islamic flag on this mountain during the Battle of the Ahzab.<ref>Shanqīṭī, ''  Al-Durr al-Thamīn fī Maʿālim Dār al-Rasūl al-Amīn '' , p. 71. </ref>
It has also been said that Dhu'bab was the name of a man whom [[Marwan b. Hakam]] hanged on top of this mosque.<ref>Namīrī, "Tārīkh al-Madīnah Munawwarah", p. 262.</ref>
It has also been said that Dhu'bab was the name of a man whom [[Marwan b. Hakam]] hanged on top of this mosque.<ref>Namīrī, "Tārīkh al-Madīnah Munawwarah", p. 262.</ref>
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==Building History==
==Building History==
According to evidence, the Al-Rayah Mosque was first built during the time of Umar ibn Abdul Aziz's governance over Medina.(12) al-Samhūdī, '' Wafāʾ al-Wafā bi Akhbār Dār al-Muṣṭafá '', vol. 3, p. 202.
According to evidence, the Al-Rayah Mosque was first built during the time of Umar ibn Abdul Aziz's governance over Medina.(12) al-Samhūdī, '' Wafāʾ al-Wafā bi Akhbār Dār al-Muṣṭafá '', vol. 3, p. 202.
The mosque building had been destroyed during a period prior to the 9th century AH, and around 845 AH/1441-2, it was reconstructed by Amir Janbak al-Nayruzi.<ref>Anṣārī, ''Āthār al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah'', p. 129.</ref>
The mosque building had been destroyed during a period before the 9th century AH, and around 845 AH/1441-2, it was reconstructed by Amir Janbak al-Nayruzi.<ref>Anṣārī, ''Āthār al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah'', p. 129.</ref>
Additionally, some Arab historians have seen and described this mosque at various times. Abdul Qadous Ansari (d: 1403 AH/1982-3) observed this mosque at the end of the fourteenth century AH and noted its dimensions, stating that the length and width of the building were 4 meters and its height was 6 meters. He believed that the stone structure of the mosque resembled its construction in the ninth century.<ref>Anṣārī, ''Āthār al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah'', p. 129.</ref>
Additionally, some Arab historians have seen and described this mosque at various times. Abdul Qadous Ansari (d: 1403 AH/1982-3) observed this mosque at the end of the fourteenth century AH and noted its dimensions, stating that the length and width of the building were 4 meters and its height was 6 meters. He believed that the stone structure of the mosque resembled its construction in the ninth century.<ref>Anṣārī, ''Āthār al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah'', p. 129.</ref>
Shanqiti (d: 1393 AH/1973-4) also described this mosque as being built in 1405 with old-style light stones. According to him, the mosque only had a main chamber and a courtyard without a door.<ref>Shanqīṭī, ''  Al-Durr al-Thamīn fī Maʿālim Dār al-Rasūl al-Amīn '' , p. 172.</ref>
Shanqiti (d: 1393 AH/1973-4) also described this mosque as being built in 1405 with old-style light stones. According to him, the mosque only had a main chamber and a courtyard without a door.<ref>Shanqīṭī, ''  Al-Durr al-Thamīn fī Maʿālim Dār al-Rasūl al-Amīn '' , p. 172.</ref>
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
====Images of the mosque, in 2021 (the time when this white appearance of the mosque came into existence is not specified)====
<gallery>
file:مسجد ذباب پیش از بازسازی1.jpeg|The exterior environment of the mosque with white walls and white color scheme
file:مسجد ذباب پیش از بازسازی2.jpeg|Image of the interior environment of the mosque + the mihrab area
file:مسجد ذباب پیش از بازسازی5.png|The public section of the mosque's prayer hall that has been attached to the main section
file:مسجد ذباب پیش از بازسازی3.jpeg|The exterior view of the mosque along with the surrounding houses and the public passage
file:مسجد ذباب پیش از بازسازی4.png|The main and old section of the mosque with dimensions approximately 4 meters in length and width + a view of the ceiling
</gallery>
==== Images of the mosque after the 2022 renovation ====
<gallery>
file:ذباب بعد بازسازی1.png|Entrance of the mosque
file:ذباب بعد بازسازی2.png|The return of the appearance of the mosque's walls and arches to their former and ancient look
file:ذباب بعد بازسازی3.png|Public space of the mosque
file:ذباب بعد بازسازی4.png|Presence of worshipers in the mosque
file:ذباب بعد بازسازی5.png|A view of the mihrab and the main old section of the mosque
</gallery>


Images of the mosque, in 2021 (the time when this white appearance of the mosque came into existence is not specified)
==== Images from 2024, after the demolition of the houses around the mosque ====
*The exterior environment of the mosque with white walls and white color scheme.
<gallery>
*Image of the interior environment of the mosque + the mihrab area.
file:2024.png|alt=|Images from a distance of the mosque area during the municipality operations in Medina
*The public section of the mosque's prayer hall that has been attached to the main section.
file:2024-1.png|alt=|The back wall of the mosque in the midst of the municipality operations
*The exterior view of the mosque along with the surrounding houses and the public passage.
file:2024-3.png|alt=|View of the mosque after the demolition of the surrounding houses
*The main and old section of the mosque with dimensions approximately 4 meters in length and width + a view of the ceiling.
file:2024-2.png|alt=|A distant view of the mosque after the renovation operations where only the mosque building remains
Images of the mosque after the 2022 renovation.
file:2024-4.png|alt=|The current image of the mosque after leveling the surrounding lands
</gallery>


*Entrance of the mosque.
==== Old pictures of the mosque building ====
*The return of the appearance of the mosque's walls and arches to their former and ancient look.
<gallery>
*Public space of the mosque.
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*Presence of worshipers in the mosque.
file:1403-02-20 18 33 04-المعالم المدینه المنوره بین العمارة و التاریخ الجزء الرابع المجلد الثانی.pdf - P.png|alt=
*A view of the mihrab and the main old section of the mosque.
file:1403-02-23 17 03 47-پرونده مساجد الاثریه.pdf - ویکی حج.png|alt=
Images from 2024, after the demolition of the houses around the mosque.
file:1403-02-20 18 32 46-المعالم المدینه المنوره بین العمارة و التاریخ الجزء الرابع المجلد الثانی.pdf - P.png|alt=
*Images from a distance of the mosque area during the municipality operations in Medina.
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*The back wall of the mosque in the midst of the municipality operations.
</gallery>
*View of the mosque after the demolition of the surrounding houses.
*A distant view of the mosque after the renovation operations where only the mosque building remains.
*The current image of the mosque after leveling the surrounding lands.


Old pictures of the mosque building.
==Notes==
==Notes==
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