Mosque of the Jinn
مسجد الجن
A small mosque beside Jannat al-Mualla, where a group of jinn is said to have listened to the Prophet recite the Quran and then embraced Islam.
Masjid al-Jinn sits right next to Jannat al-Mualla. Tradition holds that the Prophet recited the Quran to a group of jinn here, and they embraced Islam. Surah 72 of the Quran, 'The Jinn', is named after them. The present building was renovated in recent years and is not large, but its story is unique. It is usually visited together with the cemetery, and you can walk there from the north gate of the Grand Mosque.
Opening hours
Open during services
Nearby sights
- Jannat al-Mu'alla
- Masjid al-Haram & Kaaba
- Abraj Al Bait (Makkah Clock Royal Tower)
- Makkah Museum (Al-Zaher Palace)
- Jabal al-Nour & Hira Cave
- Masjid Aisha (Masjid at-Taneem)
- Jamarat Bridge
- Hira Cultural District