Al-Ajami Mosque

It is the third mosque built outside the walls of the old town, and it was built by Haj Youssef Al-Manawi on the site of the shrine of Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Ajami in the Al-Ajami quarter.

One of the documents states: The mosque of Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Ajami, which was established by Haj Youssef Al-Manawi.. Dhu al-Qa’dah 1312 AH (1896 AD)

It is one of the prominent historical and religious landmarks in the Ajami neighborhood, south of the old city of Jaffa on the Mediterranean coast.

Historical Overview

• The mosque was built in 1895 At a site believed to be a shrine Ibrahim Al-AjmiHe is said to be one of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).
• The entire neighborhood was named after this shrine, and the mosque became an important spiritual center for the local population.

Architecture and location

• The mosque is located in the heart of the Agami neighborhood, and it could be seen from afar because Its towering minaret.
• But in recent years, it has led Modern high-rise buildings This obscured the view of the minaret and the sound of the call to prayer, which angered residents who were used to hearing the call to prayer clearly.

The symbolism of the mosque

• A mosque is not just a place of worship, but also A symbol of cultural and historical identity For the neighborhood and its Arab residents.
• It is one of the landmarks that reflects Arab and Islamic character For the area, amidst the urban and social changes that the neighborhood is witnessing.