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Mihrabs

Ascites Mihrab (al Istesqaa)

On the nave of the Dome of the Rock and the platform of Burhan Addin from the east.

Place
Al-Aqsa Mosque

Location

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Reason for the name

Its name came from its use for prayer of ascites.

Used by the imam to pray ascites.

The mihrab of al-Istisqa is located in the tribal Rock’s nave and is connected to the Burhan Al-Din platform.

Mihrabs

Other landmarks in the same category

All (21)
  • The Ayyubid mihrab

    In the heart of Al Aqsa Mosque.

  • Jirks mihrab

    North-west of the Al-Aqsa Mosque near Bab Al-Nazir, specifically on the Al-Busairi Mastaba.

  • Ground Mihrab

    South of Al Kheder dome, located on the ground.

  • The Mihrab of the Paradise Door (seven Mihrab)

    The western door of the Dome of the Rock.

  • The Mihrab of the Rock’s Nave (small mihrab)

    It is located on the southern side of the Rock, between two southern arches, the South and Southeast.

  • The Mihrab of the Eastern Wall

    In the southeast corner of Al-Aqsa Mosque.

  • The Mihrab of David (Bab al-Khalil Castle)

    Located in the southern wall of Al-Aqsa Mosque, east of the tribal mosque.

  • Saladin Mihrab

    South of Al-Aqsa Mosque inside the tribal mosque.

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