The Qubbat az-Zum Mosque (Arabic: مسجد قبة الزوم) is a historic mosque and tourist attraction located in the town of Jibla, Yemen. It was built in the 16th century by a man named Sheikh Ya'qub.

Qubbat az-Zum Mosque
Arabic: مسجد قبة الزوم
Religion
AffiliationIslam
RegionSouth Arabia
Location
LocationJibla, Yemen
CountryYemen
Qubbat az-Zum Mosque is located in Yemen
Qubbat az-Zum Mosque
Location in Yemen
Geographic coordinates13°55′23.37″N 44°8′52.94″E / 13.9231583°N 44.1480389°E / 13.9231583; 44.1480389
Architecture
StyleIslamic architecture
Date established16th century

Names

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The mosque is also known as the Qubbat Bayt az-Zum Mosque, and is also named the Qubbat ash-Sheikh Ya'qub az-Zum Mosque after its builder.[1][2][3]

History

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According to an inscription present on the mihrab, the mosque was built in 921 AH (1515–1516 in the Gregorian calendar).[1][2][3] The architect of the mosque was Muhammad ibn Idris al-Habshi.[1] The builder of the mosque was a certain Sheikh Ya'qub, who allocated a document that contained the lands and properties that were endowed for the mosque as well as indicated all the expenses and services.[1]

Purpose

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The mosque is still used for prayers to this day.[1][2][3] It is one of the tourist attractions of the historic city of Jibla.[4][5]

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Jarallah (2012). "Qubbat az-Zum Mosque in Jibla, Yemen: An archaeological and documentary study". Yearbook of the General Union of Arab Archaeologists: Studies in the Antiquities of the Arab World. 15 (1): 1439 – via Egyptian Journals.
  2. ^ a b c Ahmad, Fouad (5 May 2007). "Jibla: The history of a great queen, whose name is attributed to the maker of pottery". Al Jumhuriya.
  3. ^ a b c Zaher, Sadiq (12 October 2010). "The city of Jibla, a green poem and a lovely symphony!". Al Ganob.
  4. ^ "Jibla, Yemen". Around the World in 80 Clicks. May 2004.
  5. ^ "Jibla and its surroundings". UNESCO World Heritage Convention (in French). 8 July 2002.
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