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مسجد الخيف
Masjid al-Khayf is a historic مسجد in the southern part of منى, at the foot of a mountain. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) prayed here during his Farewell الحج, and tradition holds that 70 prophets prayed in this location. The مسجد has been expanded to accommodate over 25,000 worshippers during الحج season.
Masjid al-Khayf is one of the most historically significant مسجدs in the الحج region. النبي Muhammad (PBUH) prayed here during his Farewell الحج. A hadith narrated by Ibn Abbas states that 70 prophets prayed in this مسجد, making it a place of immense barakah (blessing). The مسجد is named 'al-Khayf' because it is situated on the slope (khayf) of the mountain. It has been renovated and expanded by the Saudi government to serve as one of the main الصلاة facilities in منى.
Masjid al-Khayf is considered one of the most blessed مسجدs in the الحج region due to the tradition that 70 prophets prayed here. النبي Muhammad (PBUH) himself chose to pray at this location, and scholars recommend praying here during one's stay in منى as an act of following the prophetic سنة.
Masjid al-Khayf is يقع في the southern part of منى and is accessible during the days of الحج. It is a functioning مسجد during the الحج season with regular congregational الصلوات. The مسجد has modern facilities including air conditioning, washrooms, and a large courtyard. It is a مستحب place to pray during your stay in منى. The مسجد area can be busy during الصلاة times but is generally more accessible than the الجمرات Bridge area.