Nestled on the foot of Mount Uhud, north of Madinah, Al-Fas’h Mosque stands as a historic gem and a reminder of the Battle of Uhud, a pivotal occasion in Islamic historical past.
The mosque, also referred to as Uhud Mosque or Sha’b Al-Jerar Mosque, holds a particular place within the Islamic custom, with many believing that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) prayed right here. It continues to draw guests from world wide, the Saudi Press Company reported.
Historian Dr Fouad Al-Maghamsi emphasised the importance of Al-Fas’h Mosque throughout the broader historic context of the Uhud area, which additionally contains Jabal Al-Rumah and Wadi Qanat.
“The remnants of Al-Fas’h Mosque, enclosed by a roughly 1-meter-high stone wall on three sides, measure 6 meters in size and 4 meters in width,” Al-Maghamsi mentioned.
Al-Fas’h Mosque is roughly 800 meters from the Uhud battlefield. Courtesy: welcomesaudi.com
The mosque, constructed with resilient black stones, has withstood the check of time and undergone a number of restorations, the newest underneath the reign of King Salman, as a part of a wider effort to revitalize historic websites.
The mosque’s easy but distinct structure includes a rectangular prayer area and a mihrab manufactured from crimson bricks. Restoration efforts by the Saudi Heritage Fee have launched a picket roof, a flooring of artistically organized yellow pure stones, paved surrounding areas, seating, and informative signage.
Situated roughly 4.5 km north of Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi (the Prophet’s Mosque), Al-Fas’h Mosque lies within the coronary heart of an space steeped in Islamic heritage. Its proximity to the Uhud battlefield, roughly 800 meters away, makes it an integral a part of Madinah’s sacred panorama.