Masjid al-Musalla (Ghamama)
In this article, we will explore the historical and geographical significance of Masjid al-Musalla, also known as Masjid al-Ghamama. We'll delve into its location and the names associated with it, shedding light on its rich history and the building's origin.
In this article, we will explore the historical and geographical significance of Masjid al-Musalla, also known as Masjid al-Ghamama. We'll delve into its location and the names associated with it, shedding light on its rich history and the building's origin.
Location
Masjid al-Musalla is located in a south easternly direction of the Masjid al-Nabawi and 1/2 kilometre from the Bab al-Salam.
Names
- Masjid al-Musalla: The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) offered the Eid prayer in a number of locations in this open area and it was thus named as the Maydan al-Musalla. In the later years he took this specific location as a place of prayer [Ibn Shabbah]
- Masjid al-Ghamama: This masjid is better known today as Masjid al-Ghamama, perhaps the reason for this being that a cloud veiled the sun from the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) during the rain prayer (Istisqa) in this location [ according to Tarikh Ma'alim al-Madinah al-Munawwarah], however Shaykh Ilyas Abd al-Ghani comments he cannot find this in classical works.
Building
Imam al-Samhudi (d.911 Hijri) noted that this Masjid was contructed during the rule of Umar bin Abd al-Aziz during his rule in Madina between the years (87-93 Hijri).
