Maqam Nabi Yusha'

Maqam Nabi Yusha'
مقام النبي يوشع
The mausoleum in 2015
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Ecclesiastical or organisational status
StatusActive
Location
LocationAs-Salt, Balqa Governorate
CountryJordan
Maqam Nabi Yusha' is located in Jordan
Maqam Nabi Yusha'
Location of the complex in Jordan
Geographic coordinates32°04′17″N 35°42′32″E / 32.0713211°N 35.7089098°E / 32.0713211; 35.7089098
Architecture
Style
Founder
Completed
  • 16th century (mausoleum)
  • 2004 (mosque)
Construction cost580,000 dinars
Specifications
Interior area1,400 m2 (15,000 sq ft)
Dome(s)1
Minaret(s)1
Minaret height27 m (89 ft)
Shrine(s)1

The Maqam Nabi Yusha' (Arabic: مقام النبي يوشع) is a mausoleum and mosque complex located in the city of As-Salt, in the governorate of Balqa, Jordan. The 16th-century mausoleum purportedly contains the tomb of the biblical Joshua. The mosque was completed in 2004.[1]

History

The mausoleum dedicated to Joshua was built during the Mamluk period by the governor, Emir Mahdawi.[2] The mausoleum was then rebuilt in the 16th century, during the early years of Ottoman rule. Then, during the rule of King Abdullah II, a new mosque and building with facilities was attached to the mausoleum and mausoleum was also renovated; completed in 2004, and the new mosque complex was opened in the same year.[1][2]

General specifications

The complex comprises the mausoleum, mosque, as well as facilities for civilians, such as a multi-purpose hall, a library, a cafeteria, a residence for the mosque's imam and a residence for the muezzin. The total interior area of the mosque is 1,400 square metres (15,000 sq ft). A cemetery exists outside the wall of the mausoleum, where devotees and their families are buried.[2][1]

Architectue

Mausoleum

The purported mausoleum of Joshua is the oldest part of the religious complex, dating to the 16th-century with foundation from the Mamluk period. Inside, the cenotaph placed over Joshua's alleged grave is more than 6 metres (20 ft) long, and covered by a green cloth.[1][2][3] The mausoleum is a holy and spiritual site for the residents of As-Salt.[2]

Mosque

The mosque attached to the mausoleum was completed in 2004 and opened in the same year.[2][3][4] It is a relatively modern structure. The mosque's minaret is 27 metres (89 ft) high. Prayer halls in the mosque are gender segregated.[2][3][4]

  • The 6-metre-long (20 ft) cenotaph placed above the purported grave of Joshua
    The 6-metre-long (20 ft) cenotaph placed above the purported grave of Joshua
  • Exterior facade of the modern mosque building
    Exterior facade of the modern mosque building
  • A plaque which indicated the opening of the modern building in 2004
    A plaque which indicated the opening of the modern building in 2004
  • Inside the courtyard of the modern structure
    Inside the courtyard of the modern structure
  • The prayer hall of the modern mosque, with mihrab and minbar visible
    The prayer hall of the modern mosque, with mihrab and minbar visible
  • A view of Joshua's purported grave
    A view of Joshua's purported grave

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d مقام النبي يوشع عليه السلام. www.asfarplus.com (in Arabic). Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Atiyat, Omar Al (September 9, 2017). مقام النبي يوشع عليه السلام. Jordan Heritage. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c مقام النبي يوشع. موضوع [mawdoo3.com] (in Arabic). Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  4. ^ a b ضريح النبي يوشع بن نون‎. visitsalt (in Arabic). September 24, 2021. Retrieved January 4, 2024.

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