Khamis Mosque, Bahrain

The Khamis Mosque (Arabic: مسجد الخميس; transliterated: Masjid al-Khamys) is believed to be the first mosque in Bahrain, built during the era of the Umayyad caliph Umar II. The identical twin minarets of this ancient Islamic monument make it easily noticeable as one drives along the Shaikh Salman Road in Khamis. It is considered to be one of the oldest relics of Islam in the region, and the foundation of this mosque is believed to have been laid as early as 692 AD. An inscription found on the site, however, suggests a foundation date sometimes during the 11th Century. It has since been rebuilt twice in both 14th & 15th centuries, when the minarets were constructed. The Khamis mosque has been partially restored recently. The Arabic language (Arabic: ‎ transliterated: ), or simply Arabic (Arabic: ‎ transliterated: ), is the largest member of the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family (classification: South Central Semitic) and is closely related to Hebrew and Aramaic. ... Due to the fact that the Arabic language has a number of phonemes that have no equivalent in English or other European languages, a number of different transliteration methods have been invented to represent certain Arabic characters, due to various conflicting goals: A desire to stay consistent with traditional usage... The Courtyard of the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, one of the grandest architectural legacies of the Umayyads. ... Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz (c. ... Khamis is a place located between Salmaniya and Isa town in the island kingdom of Bahrain. ... For other uses, including people named Islam, see Islam (disambiguation). ... Events The Quinisext Council (also said in Trullo), held in Constantinople, laid the foundation for the Orthodox Canon Law The Arabs conquer Armenia. ...

Islam was propagated to Bahrain in the 7th century AD when the Prophet Muhammad sent an envoy Al-Ala'a Al-Hadrami, carrying the message of Islam, to the Governor of Qatar & Bahrain at the time, Munzir ibn Sawa Al Tamimi. Muhammad (Arabic محمد, also transliterated Mohammad, Mohammed, and formerly Mahomet, following the Latin) is revered by Muslims as the final prophet of God. ... Al-Alaa Al-Hadrami (Arabic: العلاء بن الحضرمي) was an envoy sent by Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century AD, to spread the message of Islam to the region that is now Bahrain and Qatar. ... Munzir ibn Sawa Al Tamimi (Arabic: المنذر بن ساوى التميمي) was the ruler of Bahrain and Qatar during the age of the prophet Muhammad. ...

See also

• Beit Al Qur'an
• Riffa Fort
• Bahrain Fort
• Arad Fort
• Khamis
• List of Bahrain's tourist attractions

Beit Al Quran, Hoora Beit Al Quran (Arabic: بيت القرآن) means House of Quran in Arabic. ... Riffa Fort at night Inside Riffa Fort Built in 1812, Riffa Fort (Arabic: قلعة الرفاع; transliterated: Qalat ar-Rifa) offers a splendid view across the Hunanaiya valley. ... Qalat al–Bahrain (also known as the Bahrain Fort or Portugese fort) is an archaeological site and historic fort located in Bahrain. ... A View of Arad Fort Arad Fort (Arabic: قلعة عراد; transliterated: Qalat Arad) is a 15th century fort in Arad, Bahrain. ... Khamis is a place located between Salmaniya and Isa town in the island kingdom of Bahrain. ... The Old Souq The Gold Souq Siyadi House Al-Khamis Mosque Bahrain Fort Barbar Temple Bahrain National Museum Bait Al Quran Arad Fort Shaik Isas House Tree of Life King Fahd Causeway Jasra House Horse Riding Riffa Gulf Club Diving Dilmun Burial Mounds Bahrain Grand Prix Category: ...

References

• Asiatour.com - Bahrain Attractions
• History of Bahrain