Bay'ah Mosque, Islamic mosque near Mina, Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Description
Bay'ah Mosque sits near Mina and features three large arched recesses on its Qibla wall with a central mihrab. An open courtyard allows pilgrims to pray and serves many visitors during the Hajj and Umrah seasons.
History
Caliph Abu Jafar al-Mansur commissioned its construction in 761 CE to commemorate the location. This happened roughly 140 years after Prophet Muhammad received the pledges from the Ansar tribes there.
Culture
This location marks where the Ansar of Madinah made their formal pledge to support Islam and the Prophet Muhammad. Visitors today can sense the historical weight of this act of commitment that shaped the early Islamic community.
Practical
The building sits about 300 meters from Jamrah al-Aqaba and is straightforward to reach. Expect crowds during pilgrimage seasons, so arriving early helps ensure a more relaxed visit.
Did you know?
The structure preserves its original 8th-century architectural form and dimensions, including walls with engraved patterns. Some niches within the building remain unexplained and spark visitor curiosity about their purpose.
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