Abu Darwish Mosque
Abu Darwish Mosque
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Dr. Issa Abu-Dayyeh
Amman, Jordan4,564 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
It is an opportunity to see a black and white mosque up close! This is as far as your experience will go.
You will not be allowed in, neither will you see other attractions around.
Take down the hill until you reach a bakery called “Zahrat Armenia”, it does amazing pasties most importantly Armenian Sfeeha (red meat and fresh tomatoes placed on a dough and cooked freshly in an oven).
You will not be allowed in, neither will you see other attractions around.
Take down the hill until you reach a bakery called “Zahrat Armenia”, it does amazing pasties most importantly Armenian Sfeeha (red meat and fresh tomatoes placed on a dough and cooked freshly in an oven).
Written March 6, 2020
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amanammanamen
Amman, Jordan27 contributions
Oct 2010
The Aby Darwish Mosque is a beautiful and distinctive mosque at the top of Jebel al-Ashrafiyeh, close to downtown Amman. The black and white layers of stone make it stand out from other mosques in the region, although it is relatively new at it's 50 years. It is perfect for photographs because of it's special appearance, but be careful to ask any worshipers before photographing them -- as in most countries, Jordanians would find it rude to do otherwise.
Make sure to go outside of prayer time, as non-Muslims will not be allowed inside. Wear conservative clothing out of respect for the site: skirts or pants that reach the ankle, long sleeves, nothing low-cut or clingy. Women should bring a scarf to cover their hair if they're allowed inside.
If you are in the mood for an energizing hike up the hill, put on a good pair of sneakers and take some water with you. If you're taking a servees (a shared taxi), take number 25 or 26 from Italian Street in wust-al-balad. Otherwise, a normal taxi should cost about 2 JD from the city center.
Make sure to go outside of prayer time, as non-Muslims will not be allowed inside. Wear conservative clothing out of respect for the site: skirts or pants that reach the ankle, long sleeves, nothing low-cut or clingy. Women should bring a scarf to cover their hair if they're allowed inside.
If you are in the mood for an energizing hike up the hill, put on a good pair of sneakers and take some water with you. If you're taking a servees (a shared taxi), take number 25 or 26 from Italian Street in wust-al-balad. Otherwise, a normal taxi should cost about 2 JD from the city center.
Written March 7, 2011
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Jim W
Amman, Jordan24 contributions
Aug 2011 • Friends
The Mosque of Abu Darwish was built in Jebel al-Ashrafiyeh, one of Amman’s seven hills in 1961 with a total area of 2,500 square meters, consisting of six domes and a 36 meter tall minaret. The beautiful, alternate rows of black and white stone shows a Levantine influence. More than 7,000 worshippers can be accomodated in the mosque. A small Islamic museum is housed inside. Non-Muslims are generally not allowed inside. The mosque was funded by Abu Darwish (Mustafa Hassan), who owned the land and financed the building. Hassan was born in Caucasus and embraced Syrian architecture. Palestinian workers from Ein Karem, a village in West Bank near Jerusalem built the mosque. Before the mosque was erected the Ashrafiyeh area was sparsely populated. Al Bashir Hospital, known then as Ashrafiyeh Hospital was located there. Abu Darwish noticed that women who came to look in on their sick relatives had no place to rest. To help them he built two rooms on his property that the ladies could use as a lounge. Later, he built two more rooms and rented them to the Ministry of Education for a school. Abu Darwish drew the mosque’s design and a local calligrapher did the inscriptions and paintings. The stones were brought in from Syria. Additional money was needed to finish the minaret so he sold a piece of land in Mafraq and borrowed money from friends to finish his project. There are two halls in the mosque. One accomodates up to 2,000 worshippers and the other 400. There is also a library of more than 3,000 books and a small school for teaching Holy Quran. The idea of unifying the azaan, or call to prayer, was born at Abu Darwish Mosque. The first muezzin to perform the unified azaan was Abu Asfour. It was broadcast to the 42 mosques in the city and heard over all of Amman.
Written February 21, 2012
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meg m
Davenport, IA73 contributions
May 2013 • Friends
Everyone must remove their shoes to enter and women must cover their hair and bodies. A shop below the mosque allows you to borrow robes to do just that. I think it is worth it to be able to see the inside. There are two buildings, one for everyone and one just for women, and I think women should go in both just to see the difference. Be quiet and respectful here and you will have a lovely time! The mosque is beautiful!
Written May 30, 2013
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Viraf P
Mumbai, India129 contributions
Nov 2017 • Solo
Unique Design, good location but nothing remarkable for the average tourist. Not sure of it's significance other than it's unique design.
Written November 5, 2017
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RaymondgGordon
Amman, Jordan20,085 contributions
Jun 2015 • Family
It looks outstanding from all other mosques in Amman.It is build from white stones with line of black volcanic stones brought in from Horan
.Horan is the fertile border area between/ Jordan and Syria southern borders.that area is know to have solid basalt volcanic black stones .In fact nearly the whole city of Bosra Cham a great Roman old city is built from.The black stone that is very hard and stands the time well.
Any how I find it very appealing look on top of one of many Amman hills Ashrafieh.it is almost visible from downtown but a very hard climb need a taxi cost one dinar.
It is very clear visible when you visit the Amman Citadel Mountain.
If you have time to spare an hour it is worth a visit.
.Horan is the fertile border area between/ Jordan and Syria southern borders.that area is know to have solid basalt volcanic black stones .In fact nearly the whole city of Bosra Cham a great Roman old city is built from.The black stone that is very hard and stands the time well.
Any how I find it very appealing look on top of one of many Amman hills Ashrafieh.it is almost visible from downtown but a very hard climb need a taxi cost one dinar.
It is very clear visible when you visit the Amman Citadel Mountain.
If you have time to spare an hour it is worth a visit.
Written June 29, 2015
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Ariyya
Kuwait City, Kuwait484 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
I wanted to visit this mosque because it's rare to see a mosque built out of black and white stones. Part of the complex seems to be a school as I saw children being picked up. It's worth a look though it's situated on a hill and the drive up was a bit difficult.
Written March 30, 2024
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Mihaela-Haretin... D
19 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
It is advisable to go to the mosque by taxi,it is located at the top of the hill.
The interior is not spectacular, only a small portion is visited.
The interior is not spectacular, only a small portion is visited.
Written January 23, 2020
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Catalina C
Bucharest, Romania21 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
Definetly worths climbing up that hill to see it closer. Such unique architecture will impress the eye of the traveller.
Written January 16, 2019
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M A
13 contributions
Aug 2016 • Solo
Beautiful place to visit. Has some historical information if you ask. Would go back to pray and visit. Must take your shoes off and appropriate dress is required for prayers.
Written September 22, 2016
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