Al-Deraa Mosque
| Al-Deraa Mosque | |
|---|---|
مسجد الدرع | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Medina |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
Location of the mosque in Saudi Arabia | |
| Coordinates | 24°29′21″N 39°36′31″E / 24.48917°N 39.60861°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Islamic |
Al-Deraa Mosque (Arabic: مسجد الدرع) is a historic mosque located in Medina, between the Prophet’s Mosque and Mount Uhud in Saudi Arabia.[1][2]
Name
- It was called Al-Dira’ Mosque because the Prophet removed his armor there when he set out for the Battle of Uhud.[3]
- It is also known by other names, including: Masjid Al-Shaykhayn, Masjid Al-Bada’i, and Masjid Al-‘Adwah.[4]
History
- It is an ancient mosque that dates back to the era of the Prophet.
- In 2024, it was restored by the concerned authorities in preparation for receiving visitors.[5]
Significance
The Prophet prayed inside it the Asr, Maghrib, and Isha prayers, then spent the night there. He then prayed Fajr and headed toward Mount Uhud.[6]
See also
References
- ^ "مسجد الدرع". سعوديبيديا (in Arabic). 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2025-11-23.
- ^ "عام / " مسجد الدرع " أثر من عصر النبوة بالمدينة المنورة". spa.gov.sa (in Arabic). Retrieved 2025-11-23.
- ^ "توقف فيه الرسول ﷺ عند خروجه لغزوة أحد.. تعرف على"مسجد الدرع" وسبب تسميته (صور)". توقف فيه الرسول ﷺ عند خروجه لغزوة أحد.. تعرف على"مسجد الدرع" وسبب تسميته (صور). Retrieved 2025-11-23.
- ^ "هذا المسجد الأثري منذ عهد النبوة.. وهذه قصته". العربية (in Arabic). 2020-12-09. Retrieved 2025-11-23.
- ^ "المساجد | مسجد الدرع | المدينة". guidetomedina.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 2025-11-23.
- ^ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372549057_Masjid_al-Dir'_msjd_aldr_in_Madinah
External links
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