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'''Al-~~Usbah~~ Mosque''' (~~'''~~Arabic: مسجد العُصْبَة~~'''~~), is an ancient mosque located in [[Medina]], also known by the ~~names Al~~-Tawba ~~Mosque and Al-Noor~~ Mosque. It is situated to the west of [[Quba Mosque]], in an area abundant with farms and water wells. The mosque structure is an open, roofless square, measuring approximately eleven meters in length and width, with stone walls that stand at a height of one meter. It has been reported that the Prophet (s) prayed within the boundaries of this mosque.

'''Al-'Usba Mosque''' (Arabic: {{ia|مسجد العُصْبَة}}), is an ancient mosque located in [[Medina]], also known as the al-Tawba Mosque. It is situated to the west of [[Quba' Mosque]], in an area abundant with farms and water wells. The mosque structure is an open, roofless square, measuring approximately eleven meters in length and width, with stone walls that stand at a height of one meter. It has been reported that the Prophet (s) prayed within the boundaries of this mosque.

~~Names~~

The Al-~~Usbah~~ Mosque takes its name from its location in the village of ~~Usbah~~. Additionally, it is recognized by several other names, including Al-Tawba Mosque, Al-Noor Mosque, and Al-Mu'assab Mosque. <ref>Masājid al-Āthariyya, ʿAbd al-Ghanī, p. 123.</ref> However, the reasons behind these alternative names are not well documented. [[Al-Samhudi]], a renowned historian of Medina from the 8th century AH, noted that the origin of the name "Al-Tawba Mosque" remains unknown, leaving the historical significance of the title somewhat unclear. <ref>Wafā’ al-Wafā’, Samhūdī, vol. 3, p. 248.</ref>

==Location and Name==

~~Location~~

Al-Usbah Mosque is situated to the west of Quba Mosque, <ref>Masājid al-Āthariyya, ʿAbd al-Ghanī, p. 123.</ref> in a region characterized by its lush fields and abundant water wells. <ref>Al-Taʿrīf bimā Anasat al-Hijrah, Maṭarī, p. 217.</ref> This area is also referred to as Al-Usbah Castle and Fence. <ref>Al-Maghānim al-Muṭāba fī Maʿālim Ṭābah, Fīrūzābādī, p. 265.</ref>

The al-Usba Mosque takes its name from its location in the village of al-Usba. Al-Usba village is situated to the west of Quba Mosque,<ref>Masājid al-Āthariyya, ʿAbd al-Ghanī, p. 123.</ref> in a region characterized by its lush fields and abundant water wells.<ref>Al-Taʿrīf bimā Anasat al-Hijrah, Maṭarī, p. 217.</ref> This area is also referred to as Al-Usba Castle and Fence.<ref>Al-Maghānim al-Muṭāba fī Maʿālim Ṭābah, Fīrūzābādī, p. 265.</ref> This is the place where a group of the Emigrants (Muhajirin) stopped before the arrival of the Prophet (s) to Medina.<ref>Masājid al-Āthariyya, ʿAbdu al-Ghanī, p. 124; Maʿālim al-Madīnah al-Munawwara Bayna al-Miʿmāra wa al-Tārīkh, Part Four, Volume Three, p. 229-230.</ref>

Additionally, it is recognized by several other names, including Al-Tawba Mosque, Al-Noor Mosque, and Al-Mu'assab Mosque.<ref>Masājid al-Āthariyya, ʿAbd al-Ghanī, p. 123.</ref> However, the reasons behind these alternative names are not well documented. [[Al-Samhudi]], a renowned historian of Medina from the 8th century AH, noted that the origin of the name "Al-Tawba Mosque" remains unknown, leaving the historical significance of the title somewhat unclear.<ref>Wafā’ al-Wafā’, Samhūdī, vol. 3, p. 248.</ref>

The Structure of the Mosque

The mosque is designed as an open square, measuring approximately 11 meters in both length and width. Its stone walls rise to a height of one meter, with visible traces of whitewashing. <ref>Al-Madīnah Bayna al-Māḍhī wa al-Ḥāḍhir, p. 302; Masājid al-Āthariyya, ʿAbdu al-Ghanī, p. 124; Maʿālim al-Madīnah al-Munawwara Bayna al-Miʿmāra wa al-Tārīkh, Part Four, Volume Three, p. 229-230.</ref>

The mosque is designed as an open square, measuring approximately 11 meters in both length and width. Its stone walls rise to a height of one meter, with visible traces of whitewashing.<ref>Al-Madīnah Bayna al-Māḍhī wa al-Ḥāḍhir, p. 302; Masājid al-Āthariyya, ʿAbdu al-Ghanī, p. 124; Maʿālim al-Madīnah al-Munawwara Bayna al-Miʿmāra wa al-Tārīkh, Part Four, Volume Three, p. 229-230.</ref>

The Prophet's Prayer

[[Prophet Muhammad (S)]] offered prayers in the vicinity of this mosque, in the region of ~~Usbah~~, near the well ~~of Hujaim. [3~~] ~~Additionally, the Emigrants (Muhajirin) had also stopped in the area of Usbah before the arrival of the Prophet~~. <ref>Al-~~Madīnah Bayna al~~-~~Māḍhī wa~~ al-~~Ḥāḍhir~~, p. ~~302; Masājid al-Āthariyya, ʿAbdu al-Ghanī, p. 124; Maʿālim al-Madīnah al-Munawwara Bayna al-Miʿmāra wa al-Tārīkh, Part Four, Volume Three, p. 229-230~~.</ref>

==The Prophet's Prayer==

[[Prophet Muhammad (S)]] offered prayers in the vicinity of this mosque, in the region of al-Usba, near the [[al-Hujaym well]].<ref>''Al-Ta'rif bi-Ma Anista al-Hijrah'', p. 217.</ref>

==Notes==

==References==

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-'''Al-Usbah Mosque''' ('''Arabic: مسجد العُصْبَة'''), is an ancient mosque located in [[Medina]], also known by the names Al-Tawba Mosque and Al-Noor Mosque. It is situated to the west of [[Quba Mosque]], in an area abundant with farms and water wells. The mosque structure is an open, roofless square, measuring approximately eleven meters in length and width, with stone walls that stand at a height of one meter. It has been reported that the Prophet (s) prayed within the boundaries of this mosque.
+'''Al-'Usba Mosque''' (Arabic: {{ia|مسجد العُصْبَة}}), is an ancient mosque located in [[Medina]], also known as the al-Tawba Mosque. It is situated to the west of [[Quba' Mosque]], in an area abundant with farms and water wells. The mosque structure is an open, roofless square, measuring approximately eleven meters in length and width, with stone walls that stand at a height of one meter. It has been reported that the Prophet (s) prayed within the boundaries of this mosque.
-Names
-The Al-Usbah Mosque takes its name from its location in the village of Usbah. Additionally, it is recognized by several other names, including Al-Tawba Mosque, Al-Noor Mosque, and Al-Mu'assab Mosque. <ref>Masājid al-Āthariyya, ʿAbd al-Ghanī, p. 123.</ref> However, the reasons behind these alternative names are not well documented. [[Al-Samhudi]], a renowned historian of Medina from the 8th century AH, noted that the origin of the name "Al-Tawba Mosque" remains unknown, leaving the historical significance of the title somewhat unclear. <ref>Wafā’ al-Wafā’, Samhūdī, vol. 3, p. 248.</ref>
+==Location and Name==
-Location
-Al-Usbah Mosque is situated to the west of Quba Mosque, <ref>Masājid al-Āthariyya, ʿAbd al-Ghanī, p. 123.</ref> in a region characterized by its lush fields and abundant water wells. <ref>Al-Taʿrīf bimā Anasat al-Hijrah, Maṭarī, p. 217.</ref> This area is also referred to as Al-Usbah Castle and Fence. <ref>Al-Maghānim al-Muṭāba fī Maʿālim Ṭābah, Fīrūzābādī, p. 265.</ref>
+The al-Usba Mosque takes its name from its location in the village of al-Usba. Al-Usba village is situated to the west of Quba Mosque,<ref>Masājid al-Āthariyya, ʿAbd al-Ghanī, p. 123.</ref> in a region characterized by its lush fields and abundant water wells.<ref>Al-Taʿrīf bimā Anasat al-Hijrah, Maṭarī, p. 217.</ref> This area is also referred to as Al-Usba Castle and Fence.<ref>Al-Maghānim al-Muṭāba fī Maʿālim Ṭābah, Fīrūzābādī, p. 265.</ref> This is the place where a group of the Emigrants (Muhajirin) stopped before the arrival of the Prophet (s) to Medina.<ref>Masājid al-Āthariyya, ʿAbdu al-Ghanī, p. 124; Maʿālim al-Madīnah al-Munawwara Bayna al-Miʿmāra wa al-Tārīkh, Part Four, Volume Three, p. 229-230.</ref>
+Additionally, it is recognized by several other names, including Al-Tawba Mosque, Al-Noor Mosque, and Al-Mu'assab Mosque.<ref>Masājid al-Āthariyya, ʿAbd al-Ghanī, p. 123.</ref> However, the reasons behind these alternative names are not well documented. [[Al-Samhudi]], a renowned historian of Medina from the 8th century AH, noted that the origin of the name "Al-Tawba Mosque" remains unknown, leaving the historical significance of the title somewhat unclear.<ref>Wafā’ al-Wafā’, Samhūdī, vol. 3, p. 248.</ref>
 The Structure of the Mosque
-The mosque is designed as an open square, measuring approximately 11 meters in both length and width. Its stone walls rise to a height of one meter, with visible traces of whitewashing. <ref>Al-Madīnah Bayna al-Māḍhī wa al-Ḥāḍhir, p. 302; Masājid al-Āthariyya, ʿAbdu al-Ghanī, p. 124; Maʿālim al-Madīnah al-Munawwara Bayna al-Miʿmāra wa al-Tārīkh, Part Four, Volume Three, p. 229-230.</ref>
+The mosque is designed as an open square, measuring approximately 11 meters in both length and width. Its stone walls rise to a height of one meter, with visible traces of whitewashing.<ref>Al-Madīnah Bayna al-Māḍhī wa al-Ḥāḍhir, p. 302; Masājid al-Āthariyya, ʿAbdu al-Ghanī, p. 124; Maʿālim al-Madīnah al-Munawwara Bayna al-Miʿmāra wa al-Tārīkh, Part Four, Volume Three, p. 229-230.</ref>
-The Prophet's Prayer
-[[Prophet Muhammad (S)]] offered prayers in the vicinity of this mosque, in the region of Usbah, near the well of Hujaim. [3] Additionally, the Emigrants (Muhajirin) had also stopped in the area of Usbah before the arrival of the Prophet. <ref>Al-Madīnah Bayna al-Māḍhī wa al-Ḥāḍhir, p. 302; Masājid al-Āthariyya, ʿAbdu al-Ghanī, p. 124; Maʿālim al-Madīnah al-Munawwara Bayna al-Miʿmāra wa al-Tārīkh, Part Four, Volume Three, p. 229-230.</ref>
+==The Prophet's Prayer==
+[[Prophet Muhammad (S)]] offered prayers in the vicinity of this mosque, in the region of al-Usba, near the [[al-Hujaym well]].<ref>''Al-Ta'rif bi-Ma Anista al-Hijrah'', p. 217.</ref>
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