we will be departing on Sunday morning, which means we will be performing our Friday prayer at the surau... the Tabung Haji team has advised us to rest before leaving for Arafah to ensure we are in good health... because of this, we are not encouraged to perform our obligatory prayers at Al Haram mosque and are instead advised to pray in congregation at the surau... one of the main reasons is that the number of pilgrims in Mecca has increased significantly...
With this in mind, I planned to visit nearby mosques, stop by other Maktab locations, and meet Haji Zainal as well as my alumni, Haji Mohd Idzham... I also arranged to meet another alumnus, Haji Mirza, who is currently working at the Marriott Hotel Makkah - appointments have already been set...
for today, however, my main focus is to visit the mosques around Zone A and perform the sunnah prayer at each stop...
al-Jinn mosque, located near to Masat Al-Badaya, is one of the most historically significant mosques in Mecca... it is believed to be the site where a group of jinn pledged their allegiance to Prophet Muhammad SAW and embraced Islam after listening to his recitation of the Al-Quran... this event, mentioned in Surah al‑Jinn, makes the mosque a place of deep spiritual reflection me... the mosque stands as a simple yet meaningful landmark, reminding me of the far‑reaching impact of the Prophet’s message and the unseen world that acknowledges the truth brought by Islam...
Shajarah mosque, also known as the Mosque of the Tree, is a small yet historically significant mosque located near to al-Jinn mosque... this mosque is associated with a remarkable event in Islamic tradition, where a tree is said to have miraculously moved towards Prophet Muhammad SAW in response to his supplication, offering a sign that strengthened his mission... despite its modest size, the mosque remains a meaningful stop for me seeking to connect with lesser‑known yet spiritually profound moments from the Prophet’s life, making it a unique landmark among the historical mosques of Mecca...
al‑Raayah mosque, known as the ‘Mosque of the Banner,’ is a historic landmark located in the Shi‘b ‘Aamir area of Mecca... it commemorates the site where Prophet Muhammad SAW planted the Muslim banner during the conquest of Mecca, marking a significant moment in Islamic history... situated southeast of al‑Jinn mosque and east of Shajarah mosque, the mosque once served as a small memorial structure symbolizing victory, steadfastness, and the establishment of justice... although the original mosque was later demolished to support urban development and expansion works, its historical location remains deeply meaningful, reminding visitors of the Prophet’s leadership and the peaceful reclaiming of Mecca...
these are the shops located along the pathways near the mosques I visited, each one adding charm and liveliness to the surrounding area... the stalls and small businesses create a vibrant atmosphere as pilgrims move from one mosque to another, offering refreshments, essentials, and local goods that reflect the everyday rhythm of life in Mecca... walking through these lanes gives a glimpse of the community spirit that thrives around these historical mosques...
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