Masjid Al-Gammamah
Masjid Al-Gammamah (Arabic: مسجد الغمامة) is a historic mosque located in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. It lies about 500 meters west of the As-Salam gate of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi.
The word “Gammamah” means cloud. The mosque is named after the narration that rain clouds covered the city when Prophet Muhammad ﷺ performed Salat ul-Istisqa (the prayer for rain) at this location.
It is considered one of the oldest mosques in Madinah and an important historical site. It is believed that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ offered the Eid prayer here in the year 631 CE.
Because of its close distance to Masjid an-Nabawi, the mosque was once closed for regular daily prayers to avoid overlapping sounds. Recently, it has reopened and the five daily prayers are now performed there with an internal sound system.
Architecture
Masjid Al-Gammamah has a rectangular structure consisting of two main parts: the entrance area and the prayer hall. The entrance façade is approximately 26 meters long and 4 meters wide and features five dome-shaped circular decorations.
The prayer hall measures about 30 meters in length and 15 meters in width. The mosque contains six domes arranged across the roof, with the largest dome located above the mihrab.
Visiting Guidelines
- Offer Nafl prayers and remember Allah.
- Maintain silence and respect inside the mosque.
- Dress modestly according to Islamic guidelines.
- Reflect on the historical significance of the place.
Historic Importance
This is the place where Prophet Muhammad ﷺ performed the Eid prayer and Salat ul-Istisqa.
Entrance →Architecture
The mosque is rectangular with six domes, the largest one positioned above the mihrab.
Location
Located close to Masjid an-Nabawi, making it easily accessible for visitors and pilgrims.
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