What does Masjid al-haram mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Masjid al-haram (مسجد الحرام) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Sat 12 Jumada al-Awwal
السبت 12 جمادى الأولى
أحدب متزايد Waxing Gibbous Day 12.9 / 29.5
Illumination 96%
Full moon in 2 days
حسبنا الله ونعم الوكيل Allah is sufficient for us, the best guardian

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ