The Seven Mosques
The Seven Mosques are historical mosques located in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, built in the area of the trench dug by Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him (PBUH), and his companions, may Allah be pleased with them, to defend Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah during the Battle of the Trench (also known as the Battle of Al-Ahzab (the Confederates)) in 626. It has been reported that the Prophet (PBUH) and his companions prayed at their locations.
History of the Seven Mosques
The Seven Mosques were originally built of stone during the governorship of Umar Bin Abdulaziz in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah in the Umayyad era, between 706 and 712. They were renovated in 1179 by order of Minister Sayf Al-Din Bin Abi Al-Hayja, then rebuilt again in 1851, and underwent further renovations during subsequent periods.
Location of the Seven Mosques
The Seven Mosques are located to the west of Mount Sela', at part of the trench site. They are small mosques, and their actual number is six, not seven, despite their common name.
Names of the Seven Mosques
From north to south, the first mosque is Al-Fath Mosque (also called Al-Ahzab Mosque (the Confederates Mosque)), followed by Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Mosque, Omar Bin Al-Khattab Mosque, Ali Bin Abi Talib Mosque, Fatimah Al-Zahra Mosque, and Salman Al-Farisi Mosque. "Al-Qiblatayn Mosque", located approximately one km away, was added because visitors typically visit Al-Qiblatayn Mosque during the same trip, thus collectively forming the Seven Mosques. The largest of the Seven Mosques is known as Al-Fath Mosque (Al-Ahzab Mosque or the Upper Mosque), built on a hill on the western slope of Mount Sela'. It was named as such because Prophet Muhammad PBUH prayed there during the Battle of Al-Ahzab, and Surat Al-Fath was revealed at this location.