List of mosques in Taiz

List of Mosques in Taiz
A view of Islamic architecture in Taiz city, Yemen

The List of mosques in Taiz is a documentary record of the religious and architectural landmarks in Taiz Governorate. The governorate is home to the Al-Janad Mosque, which was built by the companion Mu'adh ibn Jabal by order of the Prophet Muhammad in the 6th year of the Hijra (627 AD), and is considered the oldest mosque built in Yemen.[1]

The list also includes numerous historical mosques built during successive eras, particularly during the reign of the Rasulid dynasty, which took the city of Taiz as its capital. This period witnessed an architectural boom represented by the construction of mosques and religious schools (Madrasas) that reflect the unique Islamic architectural style of Taiz, distinguished by its intricate stucco and colorful decorations, multiple domes, and slender minarets.[2][3]

On June 20, 2025, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) added the historical landmarks of Taiz City to the World Heritage Tentative List. This inclusion is attributed to the remarkable diversity of its architectural styles, which uniquely integrate local Yemeni designs with Anatolian architectural influences, particularly evident in the construction of domes and vaults.[4]

List

Mosque Name Image Location Coordinates Hijri Year AD Year Notes
Al-Janad Mosque Al-Janad 13°40′07″N 44°09′59″E / 13.66861°N 44.16639°E / 13.66861; 44.16639 6 627 The first mosque built in Yemen, by order of Prophet Muhammad.
Mudhaffar Mosque[5] Taiz 13°34′18″N 44°00′38″E / 13.57167°N 44.01056°E / 13.57167; 44.01056 649[6] 1250 Built by Sultan al-Muzaffar Yusuf I.[7]
Ashrafiya Mosque[8] Taiz 13°34′08″N 44°00′32″E / 13.569°N 44.009°E / 13.569; 44.009 696 1297[9] Famous for its twin minarets and Rasulid decorations.[10]
Al-Shadhili Mosque Mocha 13°19′20″N 43°14′51″E / 13.32222°N 43.24750°E / 13.32222; 43.24750 830 - Related to Sheikh Ali al-Shadhili.[11]
Mosque of the People of the Cave Jabal Sabir 13°31′21″N 44°02′57″E / 13.52250°N 44.04917°E / 13.52250; 44.04917 Unknown - Built in Al-Mi'qab village at 3,000m altitude.[12]
The Great Mosque Mawza 13°16′06″N 43°30′32″E / 13.26838°N 43.50902°E / 13.26838; 43.50902 771 - One of the oldest mosques in Mawza District.[13]
Prophet Shu'ayb Mosque Mashra'a Wa Hadnan district 13°46′25″N 43°50′47″E / 13.77361°N 43.84639°E / 13.77361; 43.84639 Rasulid era - Located in the high peaks of Mount Sabir.[14]
Abdulhadi as-Soudi Mosque Taiz 13°34′11″N 44°00′29″E / 13.56972°N 44.00806°E / 13.56972; 44.00806 932 1525 Its dome is the largest in Yemen; bombed in 2016.[15]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Abdulghani al-Maqrami (2014-05-12). "Al-Janad Mosque.. Here Mu'adh ibn Jabal prayed". aljazeera.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 2026-05-11.
  2. ↑ "Ancient Taiz.. The Rasulids passed through here". Al Jazeera Net (in Arabic). 2013-08-16. Retrieved 2026-05-12.
  3. ↑ "Al-Ashrafiya Mosque... The pride of the Rasulid state in Yemeni Taiz". The New Arab (Al-Araby Al-Jadeed) (in Arabic). 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
  4. ↑ Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "The landmarks of Ta'iz City". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 2026-05-12.
  5. ↑ Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "The landmarks of Ta'iz City". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 2026-05-12.
  6. ↑ "Al-Mudhaffar Mosque in Taiz | Khuyut". www.khuyut.net. Retrieved 2026-05-12.
  7. ↑ "The historic Al-Muzaffar Mosque". Belqees TV (in Arabic). 2022-05-23.
  8. ↑ "Ashrafiya Mosque in Yemen, in the city of Taiz: a medieval mosque and madrasa - Ancient History Sites". 2026-05-05. Retrieved 2026-05-12.
  9. ↑ "Al-Ashrafiyya Mosque and Madrasa | IRCICA". 2020-07-22. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
  10. ↑ "Al-Ashrafiya School in Taiz". yemen-nic.info (in Arabic).
  11. ↑ "Shadhili Mosque in Mocha". Al-Thawra Net (in Arabic). 2017-06-20.
  12. ↑ Cite error: The named reference :02 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  13. ↑ "Mawza District". taiz-gov.com (in Arabic).
  14. ↑ "Prophet Shu'ayb Mosque in Sabir". 26 September Net (in Arabic). 2023-09-14.
  15. ↑ AFP/Aden (2016-07-31). "Radicals blow up 16-century mosque in Yemen". Gulf Times. Retrieved 2026-05-12.

Sources

  • Al-Akwa', Isma'il bin Ali (1980). Islamic Madrasas in Yemen. Beirut: Al-Risala Foundation.
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