Mosque
Masjid Addas
A mosque in Taif at the place where, according to the sira, the Prophet ﷺ met a servant named Addas.

History
According to Ibn Ishaq and Ibn Hisham, after being rejected in Taif, the Prophet ﷺ took shelter in a vineyard. Addas, a Christian servant from Nineveh belonging to the owners of the vineyard, brought him grapes, and when the Prophet ﷺ began eating with the words "In the name of Allah", Addas was struck by the phrase. The sira reports that the encounter left a lasting impression on Addas.
The mosque is named after this event. The exact location and date depend on traditions, and the sources do not give detailed boundaries. The building has been renewed over time.
Visiting tips
The mosque lies outside central Taif, about twenty minutes' drive away, and can be reached by taxi or hired car. It is generally visited during the day; confirm hours locally.
Facilities nearby may be limited, so plan transport in advance. Protect yourself from the sun in hot months.
Etiquette
Be respectful in the mosque and do not disturb worshippers. When telling the story, present it as the sources report it; respecting people of other faiths, as the sira narrative itself shows, is part of the lesson.
Timeline
3 BH / 619 CE (approx.)
Encounter with Addas in Taif
According to the sira, the Prophet ﷺ met Addas in a vineyard in Taif. The date is approximate.
Location
Sources
- Ibn Hisham, al-Sira al-Nabawiyya
- Ibn Ishaq, Sirat Rasul Allah