Al-Jinn Mosque

Al-Jinn Mosque is one of the most famous historic mosques in the Kingdom. It is also a site that witnessed events mentioned in the Holy Quran. It is here that Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him (PBUH), met a group of Jinn, and they embraced Islam. At the same location, they pledged allegiance to him and listened attentively as he recited verses from the Holy Quran. This story was documented in Surah al-Jinn, in the twenty-ninth part of the Holy Quran. The mosque disappeared due to floods, and in 1714, a search for its remnants was conducted, and its mihrab was found three meters below the ground level. Consequently, it was rebuilt anew.

Al-Jinn Mosque was also known as the Guard Mosque because guards of Makkah al-Mukarramah used to gather there and be stationed across its regions and neighborhoods during the Umayyad Caliphate era. It is one of the closest mosques to the Grand Mosque and is located in al-Ghazzah neighborhood of Makkah al-Mukarramah, adjacent to the second ring road, known as the Umar Ibn al-Khattab Road.

On its northern side, the Mosque of al-Jinn is adjacent to al-Mualla Cemetery, the most renowned and oldest cemetery in Makkah al-Mukarramah, with the largest area. This proximity adds to its significance as it is surrounded by numerous historical and archaeological sites in Makkah al-Mukarramah. Additionally, the call to prayer (Adhan) and the prayers from the Grand Mosque can be heard throughout the mosque's vicinity during prayer times.

The mosque witnessed several renovations and expansions throughout history, with the latest one being carried out during the reign of King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 2000. This expansion was beautifully designed using modern architectural techniques for mosques, and its exterior walls were adorned with artificial stones.

ِAl-Jinn Mosque serves as a junction for pilgrims coming to and returning from the Grand Mosque and those heading to the northern and southern neighborhoods of Makkah al-Mukarramah. It is connected to the entrances and exits of the Second Ring Road, which serves as a point of containment for the flow of vehicles that become congested in the central area, especially during the annual seasons of Hajj and Umrah.

Al-Jinn Mosque serves as a meeting point for those attending funeral processions destined for al-Muallaa Cemetery, especially since one of its doors is directly opposite the entrance to the cemetery. This has made it a reference point for those visiting the cemetery and those who arrive late for the funeral prayer at the Grand Mosque, as they can join the funeral processions entering the cemetery and participate in the burial and funeral.

Al-Jinn Mosque has various amenities, including designated parking spaces, restaurants, and shopping centers. Additionally, it overlooks the neighborhoods of al-Sulimaniyah and Shib Amir, and several mountains in Makkah al-Mukarramah that encircle the central area and the Grand Mosque.