Al Mudhmar Mosque: Witness to the Dawn of Islam in Oman
In the heart of the ancient city of Samail stands Al Mudhmar Mosque, the oldest mosque in Oman, telling an inspiring story of Islam's arrival and chronicling glorious pages of Omani history.
Historical Foundation
The mosque was built in the 6th year after Hijra by the noble companion Mazin bin Ghadooba - the first Omani to embrace Islam - after meeting the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Medina, becoming a beacon of Islam in the region.
Religious Significance
• The first mosque built in Oman
• Witness to the beginning of Islamic preaching in the region
• Connected to the Prophet's (PBUH) prayer for Oman's people
• Symbol of cultural connection between Oman and Medina
• Witness to the beginning of Islamic preaching in the region
• Connected to the Prophet's (PBUH) prayer for Oman's people
• Symbol of cultural connection between Oman and Medina
Architectural Features
The mosque combines simplicity and beauty:
• Construction using authentic Omani stone
• Traditional Omani-style roofing
• Prayer hall accommodates about 300 worshippers
• Simple yet historically significant minaret
• Arabic and Islamic decorations that inspire tranquility
• Traditional Omani-style roofing
• Prayer hall accommodates about 300 worshippers
• Simple yet historically significant minaret
• Arabic and Islamic decorations that inspire tranquility
Development Phases
• Built in the first Hijri century (6th year after Hijra)
• Restored in 1979 while preserving its authenticity
• Equipped with modern technology (sound systems, AC)
• Maintains its role as a place of worship
• Restored in 1979 while preserving its authenticity
• Equipped with modern technology (sound systems, AC)
• Maintains its role as a place of worship
The Story of Islam in Oman
The mosque is connected to Mazin bin Ghadooba's story:
• First Omani to embrace and bring Islam to his land
• Met the Prophet (PBUH) in Medina
• Built this mosque to spread the message
• Thanks to the Prophet's prayer, Islam spread in Oman
• Met the Prophet (PBUH) in Medina
• Built this mosque to spread the message
• Thanks to the Prophet's prayer, Islam spread in Oman
Visitor Guidelines
• Respect the sanctity of the place and prayer times
• Wear modest clothing covering the entire body
• Maintain quiet inside the mosque
• Listen to guides explaining the mosque's history
• Take memorial photos without disturbing worshippers
• Wear modest clothing covering the entire body
• Maintain quiet inside the mosque
• Listen to guides explaining the mosque's history
• Take memorial photos without disturbing worshippers
In Conclusion
Al Mudhmar Mosque represents a bridge between past and present, still fulfilling its religious role as it did fourteen centuries ago, standing witness to Islam's ancient roots in Oman and its people's adherence to their faith.
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