Masjid-e-Ghamama

The mosque of clouds derives its name from the occasion when the Prophet prayed for rain and suddenly clouds appeared and rain fell. The mosque is located close to the Masjid al-Nabai (the Prophet's Mosque).

1. In Arabic Ghamama means cloud.
2. Once Madina was hit by drought. On this occasion Prophet  sallalla ho allihiwasalam prayed and begged Duas. No sooner did Prophet sallalla ho allihiwasalam  begged Dua, the clouds covered all Madina and  rained heavily.
3. Masjid-e-Ghamama is situated exactly on the point where Prophet sallalla ho allihiwasalam  begged dua for rain.

Complete outer view of  MASJID-E-GHAMAMA

4. It is the place where the Prophet sallalla ho allihiwasalam offered Salat-e-Mayeet (Death Prayer) in the absence of dead body of King Nijashi. King Nijashi was the first king who embraced Islam.

5. Here some prayers of Eids were also offered by Prophet  sallalla ho allihiwasalam .In the era of Prophet (S.A.W.) It was an open  air ground but now  Masjid-e-Ghamama has been  built there.

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6. If you come out from Masjid-e-Nabvi through Bab-ul-Salam (Salam Gate) and keep walking in Qibla direction leaving Masjid-ul-Nabvi back. After one furlong walk, you can get this mosque. The mosque is situated in Souq-ul-Qamas. (Qamash Market).

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