Mosque
Masjid al-Jinn
A small mosque in the al-Hajun area, at the place where, according to tradition, jinn listened to the Prophet ﷺ.
History
The Quran describes in Surah al-Ahqaf (46:29-32) and Surah al-Jinn (72:1-2) how jinn listened to the Quran and returned to their people as warners. According to tradition this happened while the Prophet ﷺ was reciting in the al-Hajun area, which the mosque marks.
A longer report from Ibn Mas'ud in Sahih Muslim (450) describes the details. The building itself is later and has changed over the centuries.
Visiting tips
The mosque is small and space is limited at busy times. Opening hours and access may change; check on site.
It can be reached on foot or by taxi from the Masjid al-Haram. In the heat bring water, a head covering and comfortable shoes.
Etiquette
Be quiet and respectful in the mosque and do not walk in front of those praying. Information about the events here is limited, so it is best to keep to what the Quran says rather than embellishing reports.
Observe local rules and other people's privacy when taking photographs.
Location
Sources
- Quran 46:29-32; 72:1-2
- Sahih Muslim 450 (Ibn Mas'ud)
- Ibn Kathir, Tafsir (commentary on Surah al-Jinn)
- Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (official information on Makkah sites)