Al-Kou Mosque
مسجد الكوع
A small mosque where, according to tradition, the Prophet Muhammad rested after being rebuffed while preaching in Taif, one of the early Islamic historical sites.
According to tradition, in 619 the Prophet Muhammad was driven away by local people while preaching in Taif. He rested here, leaning on his elbow (al-kou means 'elbow' in Arabic), and later generations built a small mosque in his memory. The surviving building is a small stone mosque with religious commemorative significance. Located in the Misfalah district southwest of the city, it is visited by pilgrims together with the nearby Addas Mosque. Dress conservatively and avoid disturbing worshippers during prayer times.
Opening hours
Open during services
Nearby sights
- Bait Kaaki
- Abdullah ibn Abbas Mosque
- Ikrima Dam
- Shubra Palace
- Al Rudaf Park
- Taif Rose Farms (Bin Salman Farm)
- Al Hada Mountain & Road
- Al Shafa