🕌 Masjid Mash’ar al-Haram (مسجد مشعر الحرام)

Masjid Mash’ar al-Haram is a significant mosque located in Muzdalifah, at the very site where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stood and made du’a (supplication) during his Farewell Hajj (Hajjat al-Wida).

The term Mash’ar al-Haram translates to “The Sacred Monument”, symbolizing its deep spiritual value in the rites of Hajj.

📖 Mention in the Qur’an

Allah ﷻ refers to this sacred site in the Qur’an:

“Then when you pour down from (Mount) Arafat, remember Allah at the Sacred Monument, and remember Him as He has guided you, for indeed you were before that among those astray.”
(Surah al-Baqarah 2:198)

🤲 Du’a of the Prophet ﷺ at Mash’ar al-Haram

The Prophet ﷺ spent the night at Muzdalifah during his Farewell Hajj. After offering Fajr salah, he mounted his camel and proceeded to Mash’ar al-Haram. There, he dismounted, faced the Qiblah, and made du’a, glorifying Allah and declaring His Oneness.

This shows that Mash’ar al-Haram is a special part of Muzdalifah, though not all of Muzdalifah is considered Mash’ar al-Haram.

📍 Capacity & Location

• The mosque is 90 meters long (east to west) and 56 meters wide.

• It can accommodate over 12,000 worshippers at a time.

• Distance from nearby sacred sites:

  • 5 km from Masjid al-Khayf (in Mina)

  • 7 km from Masjid Nimrah (in Arafat)

📌 FAQs about Masjid Mash’ar al-Haram

❓ What is Masjid Mash’ar al-Haram?

It is a mosque in Muzdalifah, built at the site where the Prophet ﷺ stood and made du’a during his Farewell Pilgrimage.

❓ What does the name “Mash’ar al-Haram” mean?

It means “The Sacred Monument”, reflecting its importance in the rituals of Hajj.

❓ Is Mash’ar al-Haram mentioned in the Qur’an?

Yes. In Surah al-Baqarah (2:198), Allah commands the believers to remember Him at the Sacred Monument (Mash’ar al-Haram) after leaving Arafat.

❓ How is Mash’ar al-Haram connected to Hajj?

During the Prophet’s ﷺ Hajj, he prayed Fajr in Muzdalifah, then came to Mash’ar al-Haram, where he made heartfelt supplications. Pilgrims today remember this Sunnah by making du’a in Muzdalifah and at this mosque.

❓ What is the capacity of Masjid Mash’ar al-Haram?

It can hold more than 12,000 worshippers at once.

❓ How far is Masjid Mash’ar al-Haram from Mina and Arafat?

• About 5 km from Masjid al-Khayf in Mina.

• About 7 km from Masjid Nimrah in Arafat.