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Masjid al-Ra’yah

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Masjid Rayah in Madinah
Masjid Rayah in Madinah

Masjid al-Ra’yah (Arabic: مسجد الراية), meaning “Mosque of the Flag” is situated on the top of Mount Dhubab. During the digging of the trench (Khandaq) the tent of the Prophet (ﷺ) was pitched at this spot.

Interior of Masjid Rayah in Madinah
Interior of Masjid Ra’yah in Madinah

References: History of Madinah Munawwarah – Dr. Muhammad Ilyas Abdul Ghani

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