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Al-Fath Mosques

Seven Landmarks from the History of Madinah

Madinah

Al-Fath Mosques in Madinah are historical landmarks associated with the Battle of the Confederates (Al-Ahzab) and the prayers of the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) during that battle. They were built during the era of Umar bin Abdulaziz and are located northwest of Mount Sela.

Al-Fath Mosques are located on the northwestern side of Mount Sela in Madinah, in the area now known as the 'Seven Mosques. It is an area that holds profound memories and events connected to the Prophet’s biography (PBUH), as it was the site where he camped during the Battle of the Confederates. It also stood as a witness to his prayers throughout the course of the battle.

These mosques were built by the Governor of Madinah, Umar bin Abdulaziz, during the caliphate of Al-Walid bin Abdulmalik, to later become among the most important landmarks of Madinah.

The area currently includes six mosques, collectively referred to as the Seven Mosques, arranged from south to north as follows: Al-Fath Mosque, Salman Al-Farsi Mosque, Abu Bakr Mosque, Umar bin Al-Khattab Mosque, Fatima Mosque, and Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque.

This shaded area consists of either one portico (Riwaq) or two porticos. Salman Al-Farsi and Fatima mosques are examples of those with a single portico, while Al-Fath, Umar bin Al-Khattab, and Ali bin Abi Talib mosques consist of two porticos.