Lawsuit against Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality to reclaim Al-Tayyibi Mosque

Lawsuit to reclaim a waqf mosque in the Afandi al-Tayyibi neighborhood of Jaffa

Announced Islamic endowment in Jaffa Several months before submitting lawsuit Against all of:

  • Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality
  • Old Town Development Company
  • Israel Land Authority

That is for the purpose of Restoration of the endowment of the Effendi Al-Tayyibi neighborhood mosque, which lies between Jaffa Great Mosque وSea MosqueIt is one of the historical mosques that has been neglected and encroached upon for years.


The historical site of the mosque

The aforementioned mosque is considered part of the religious and cultural heritage of the city of Jaffa, and it has been mentioned in several historical references, most notably the book “Beautiful Jaffa”Which indicated its location and its architectural and spiritual significance.

A historical photograph of the Effendi Al-Tayyibi neighborhood mosque


Ongoing efforts to protect Islamic endowments

This step comes within the framework of the ongoing efforts made by the Islamic Endowment Committee to preserve Islamic endowment landmarks In Jaffa, the recovery of property that was seized or used unlawfully.

🕌 Historical fact: Most of the old neighborhoods of Jaffa contained endowments dedicated to mosques, schools, and cemeteries, reflecting the depth of religious life in the city before the Nakba.

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