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Dhu al-Hulayfah Miqat Mosque

مسجد ذي الحليفة · Abyar Ali Mosque · Al-Shajarah Mosque · Miqat Mosque

Dhu al-Hulayfah, Madinah, Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia

Major miqat near Madinah for pilgrims entering ihram for Makkah.

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About Dhu al-Hulayfah Miqat Mosque

Identity, documented context and sacred significance.

The mosque is on the pilgrim route southwest of Madinah and serves travelers preparing for Hajj or Umrah.

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Place TypeMosque
Religious TraditionIslam
LocationDhu al-Hulayfah, Madinah, Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
CountrySaudi Arabia

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Religious TraditionIslam

History & Sacred Tradition

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Historical Record

The historic mosque is attributed to a construction during the governorship of Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz and has been rebuilt over later periods.

Sacred Tradition

Islamic practice identifies Dhu al-Hulayfah as the designated miqat for those departing Madinah toward Makkah.

Editorial Context

Specific miqat complex, not the Quba Mosque or the Prophet’s Mosque.

Prayer & Visitor Information

Documented worship, observances and practices where available.

Ihram preparation and prayer before pilgrimage

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October 15, 2026