History
In 5 AH (627 CE), Muslims dug a trench (khandaq) to defend Madinah against a large alliance. The battle became known as the Battle of the Trench.
The small mosques on the western side of Mount Sala' are associated with this battle. Al-Fath Mosque, the largest, was built by Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz between 705 and 711 CE.
A larger modern mosque now stands nearby.
Key facts
- Battle
- Al-Khandaq (the Trench), 5 AH (627 CE)
- Main mosque
- Al-Fath Mosque
Before you visit
- Visiting is not part of any rite. Pray in the main mosque as in any other mosque.
- The site is often combined with a visit to Masjid al-Qiblatayn.