Masjid at-Tawba — Attraction in Tabuk Province

Masjid Al-Tawba is also known as the Messenger Mosque it is situated at the center of Tabuk city, this Mosque is also known by the others name too "like Castle Mosque" Initially this Mosque was made of mud and some leaf's of dates and wood but during the Caliph of Umar-bin-Abdul-aziz (Umar-2) it's is cemented but later Ottoman's Sultan in 1652 again rebuilt it with traditional minaret and arched with plush carpet and beautiful chandeliers. In Islamic calender 9 hijri and in English calender 630 AD Prophet Muhammad PBUH with 30,000 companion arrived Tabuk for the battle of Tabuk against the Roman army's but the battle didn't take place. Almost 20 day's Prophet Muhammad camped here during his stay the Famous Surah Al-Tawba (Chapter 9th and 10th) also revealed here on Prophet Muhammad PBUH that's why this Mosque is Known as Masjid Al-Tawba. In close vicinity you will find Tabuk Castle which was built over 5000 years ago. Nowadays this place is known as Al-Jaddah and most economic impact growth of Tabuk Province. You can visit any time (Praying Time) and also perform Salah on...

Tabuk, Saudi Arabia is home to the Al Tawba Mosque. It was also known as the Castle Mosque because to its proximity to the Tabuk Castle. When the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) came in AD 630 with 30,000 troops for the Battle of Tabuk against the Byzantines, he prayed in the mosque.

The battle never took place, but the Quran's ninth chapter, Surah At Tawba, was revealed while they were there. The mosque was initially constructed of bricks, mud, and palm-tree trunks, and it was later renovated in 1652.

The Al Tawba Mosque has a very local feel about it. Because of its historical and religious significance in relation to the Battle of Tabuk, Al Tawba Mosque is regarded one of the most important and prominent landmarks in the Tabuk region.

Al Tawba Mosque, a Muslim house of prayer, provides visitors with a sense of peace. People can halt for a moment of peaceful thought. Some nearby attractions to this historical mosque are Alhukair Mall and King...

It is also known as the Repentance Mosque. It was originally built with mud and roofed with palm trunk trees. It was restored in 1652. Eventually, its complete renewal was ordered by the late King Faisal ibn Abdul-Aziz, along the pattern of the Prophet's Mosque in Al-Medinah.

This Masjid is historical and my childhood Masjid we use to pray Jummah prayer. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad SAW prayed here while returning from Gazwa Tabuk. Always feel peaceful, I recommend...