


Historical Mohammed al-Muqbel Mosque is a historical mosque in al-Basar Neighborhood of al-Mansi Center, west of Buraydah City, Qassim Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Previously known as al-Mansi Mosque, it is distinguished by its Najdi architectural style and stands as a prominent heritage building in Qassim Province. The mosque is among those included in the first phase of Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques.
History of the historical Mohammed al-Muqbel Mosque
The Historical Mohammed al-Muqbel Mosque derives its historical importance from its construction by a member of al-Muhaimeed family before 1958. Located approximately ten km from the center of Buraydah, it was the first mosque in al-Basar where Friday prayers were held. The last imam of the mosque was Sheikh Mohammed Al-Saleh Al-Muqbil, and the muezzin was Sheikh Saleh Al-Abdulaziz Al-Muhaimeed, who called to prayer there for over fifty years.
Architectural features of the historical Mohammed al-Muqbel Mosque
Built using mud and stone, the mosque's roof was constructed with tamarisk wood and palm fronds. It comprises a prayer hall, an open courtyard, an underground retreat (khalwah), a storage room, restrooms, and ablution facilities. The total area of the mosque is approximately 430 m.
Development of the historical Mohammed al-Muqbel Mosque
The mosque underwent renovation as part of Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques. This project was launched in 2018 by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz, crown prince and prime minister.
Post-renovation, the mosque now includes a prayer hall, an open courtyard (sarha), a women's prayer area, restrooms, ablution facilities for both men and women, and a storage room. It is ready for prayers with a capacity of 156 worshippers.
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