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As-Sajadah Mosque

Also known as: As-Sajadah Mosque

mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia

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As-Sajadah Mosque is a Sunni mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia, located about 900 metres north of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi. It is also known as the Mosque of Gratitude (Masjid ash-Shukr). Among the general public it is more commonly called Abu Dharr Mosque, a name linked to the street on which it stands. According to the address on record, it lies in the Al Masani area of Medina.

History

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According to tradition, the mosque takes its name, meaning "the prostration", from an account of the Prophet Muhammad prostrating at this place after receiving good news from Gabriel concerning salawat. The mosque was renovated and expanded in 2000.

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The As-Sajadah Mosque (Arabic: مسجد السجدة), also known as Asy-Syukr Mosque or Abi Dzar Mosque (Arabic: مسجد أبي ذر), is a Sunni Islam mosque, located 900 metres (3,000 ft) north of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina, Saudi Arabia.

The mosque is called "As-Sajadah" meaning "the prostration" because of an account of the Islamic prophet Muhammad prostrating here after hearing a good news from Gabriel regarding salawat. The mosque is better known as Abi Dzar Mosque because it is on Abi Dzar street. It was renovated and expanded in 2000.

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