Masjid al-Mustarah
مسجد المستراح
Masjid al-Mustarah
Overview
Masjid al-Mustarah, the Mosque of Rest, is situated on the return route from the battlefield of Uhud back toward the city center. It is a small mosque in a residential neighborhood north of Masjid Nabawi. The mosque's name evokes the image of weary warriors pausing to recover after an intense battle.
Historical significance
After the Battle of Uhud, the Prophet ﷺ and his companions stopped at this location to rest on their way back to the city. The battle had been physically and emotionally taxing, with seventy companions martyred including the Prophet's uncle Hamza. This site represents a moment of recovery and resilience, as the Prophet ﷺ regrouped his companions and maintained their morale despite the difficult outcome.
Did you know?
Despite the heavy losses at Uhud, the very next day the Prophet ﷺ called upon his wounded companions to march out again to Hamra al-Asad, demonstrating strength and deterring the Quraysh from any thought of returning to attack Madinah.
Du'as
When entering a mosque
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
Bismillāh, waṣ-ṣalātu was-salāmu ʿalā Rasūlillāh. Allāhumma iftaḥ lī abwāba raḥmatik
In the name of Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, open for me the gates of Your mercy.
When leaving a mosque
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ
Allāhumma innī asʾaluka min faḍlik
O Allah, I ask You of Your bounty.
General supplication
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Rabbanā ātinā fid-dunyā ḥasanah, wa fil-ākhirati ḥasanah, wa qinā ʿadhāb an-nār
Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and save us from the punishment of the Fire.
Nearby sites
جبل أحد
Mount Uhud is a majestic red-hued mountain range stretching across the northern horizon of Madinah, standing as one of the most recognizable landmarks of the city. It rises approximately 1,077 meters above sea level and its distinctive reddish-brown rock formations create a striking contrast against the desert landscape. The mountain holds a place of deep affection in the hearts of Muslims worldwide.
مقبرة شهداء أحد
The Uhud Martyrs Cemetery is a sacred burial ground at the foot of Mount Uhud, containing the graves of the seventy companions who were martyred during the Battle of Uhud. The cemetery is enclosed by a low wall and is marked by a simple, dignified entrance. Visiting this site evokes a profound sense of sacrifice, courage, and devotion to the early Muslim cause.
جبل الرماة
Jabal Rumah, the Mount of the Archers, is a small hill located adjacent to the main Uhud battlefield site. Despite its modest height, this unassuming mound played a decisive role in one of Islam's most important battles. A marker and sign at the site help visitors identify the exact location where the archers were stationed.