1. Quba Mosque, Saudi Arabia
First Built: 622
Determining the oldest mosques in the world involves precise definition usage, dividing them into two categories: the oldest based on the surviving building and the oldest based on the mosque congregation. Even within these categories, there are further distinctions between old mosque buildings that have remained mosques throughout history and those that have been repurposed, as well as between buildings that have continuously functioned as mosques and those that were closed for extended periods. Regarding congregations, they are differentiated between early established congregations that have continuously existed and early congregations that no longer exist.
2. Al-Masjid al-Nabawi, Saudi Arabia
First Built: 622
Al-Masjid al-Nabawi, located in Saudi Arabia, was first built in 622. It is one of the oldest mosques in the world and holds great significance as the mosque where Prophet Muhammad is buried.
3. Masjid al-Qiblatain, Saudi Arabia
First Built: 623
Masjid al-Qiblatain, situated in Saudi Arabia, was first built in 623. It gained historical importance as the mosque where the direction of prayer (qibla) for Muslims was changed from Jerusalem to Mecca.
4. Jawatha Mosque, Saudi Arabia
First Built: 629
Jawatha Mosque, found in Saudi Arabia, was first built in 629. It holds historical significance as one of the earliest mosques constructed in the region and played a vital role in the spread of Islam.
5. Masjid al-Haram, Saudi Arabia
First Built: 638
Masjid al-Haram, located in Saudi Arabia, was first built in 638. It is one of the most sacred mosques in Islam and houses the Kaaba, the holiest site for Muslims, towards which millions of Muslims worldwide face during their prayers.
6. Great Mosque of Kufa, Iraq
First Built: 639
The Great Mosque of Kufa, situated in Iraq, was first built in 639. It is renowned for its historical and architectural significance and was an important center for Islamic learning and worship in early Islamic history.
7. Mosque of Uqba, Tunisia
First Built: 670
The Mosque of Uqba, located in Tunisia, was first built in 670. It is one of the oldest mosques in North Africa and holds great cultural and historical significance as a masterpiece of early Islamic architecture. The mosque is named after Uqba ibn Nafi, an Arab general who played a crucial role in the spread of Islam in the region.
8. Imam Hussain Mosque, Iraq
First Built: 680
9. Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem
First Built: 705
10. Al-Zaytuna Mosque, Tunisia
First Built: 709
MashAllah… SubhanAllah.
Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem this is not true :this is http://www.nawajee.com/AlArthAlMuqaddasa/MasjidAlQubba.html.
this mosque in your photo is rock mosque.
cordialmeent
here you can see photo of al aqsa mosque :
http://www.nawajee.com/AlArthAlMuqaddasa/AlMasjidAlAqsaCloseUpView.html
Thanks.It was nice!
Masjid al-Haram, Saudi Arabia is the first Masjid (Mosque) all in Earth.
Allah said in Al-Quran:
” Indeed, the first House [of worship] established for mankind was that at Makkah – blessed and a guidance for the worlds. ” 3:96
The mosque shown is Al Aqsa mosque only. Just merzak is showing in a different angle.
All these details are from wikipidia.
Betapa indahnya….karya” hamba mu….yaa…ALLAH…. Maha indah lagi yg menciptakan….kami….. Maha besar alloh ….!!
amazing 2 all la illaha illallah
MASHAALLAH buht khubsurat hn
This is an valuable post.I like these pics.Thanks for sharing this great information with us.
MASHAALLAH SUBHANALLAH
Masha-allah
masha-allah
i pray to allah to prevent this mosques till qayamat
what is 622 to 709….is it year???
why did it seem like those are that areas first forts especially the first… Mine will be better … Someday i wonder if I prayer to all ah the oddities are getting easier to notice(nigitoga)
I like beautiful & historical mosques in the world. I liked and i feel well after seeing the mosques.
Masha Allah
In AD 646 cheraman juma masjid was built in kerala, india by arab traders. it is one of the oldest mosque in world.