Qubbat az-Zum Mosque explained

Qubbat az-Zum Mosque
Native Name:	Arabic: مسجد قبة الزوم
Native Name Lang:	ara
Map Type:	Yemen
Map Relief:	1
Coordinates:	13.9232°N 44.148°W
Religious Affiliation:	Islam
Location:	Jibla, Yemen
Region:	South Arabia
Country:	Yemen
Architecture Style:	Islamic architecture
Established:	16th century

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.

Names

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

According to an inscription present on the mihrab, the mosque was built in 921 AH (1515–1516 in the Gregorian calendar). The architect of the mosque was Muhammad ibn Idris al-Habshi. 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.

Purpose

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

See also

• List of mosques in Yemen

Notes and References

1. 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 . Egyptian Journals.
2. Web site: Ahmad . Fouad . 5 May 2007 . Jibla: The history of a great queen, whose name is attributed to the maker of pottery . Al Jumhuriya.
3. Web site: Zaher . Sadiq . 12 October 2010 . The city of Jibla, a green poem and a lovely symphony! . Al Ganob.
4. Web site: May 2004 . Jibla, Yemen . Around the World in 80 Clicks.
5. Web site: 8 July 2002 . Jibla and its surroundings . UNESCO World Heritage Convention . fr.