Al Muhammadi Mosque- Mosquée al-Mohammadi

Al Muhammadi Mosque

Mosquée al-Mohammadi

Overview:

"Al Muhammadi Mosque" is located in Al Ahbas Neighborhood or in the Habsian village of Casablanca.

The name of Muhammadi is attributed to the Sultan, "Muhammad ibn Yusuf," who ordered its foundation in 1355 AH, and he used to visit it regularly during the construction period.

It was designed by the French architect "kadet"; and he began building it on June 29, 1934 AD.

Historic Overview:

"Al Muhammadi Mosque" takes an irregular geometric shape, with an area of 4,500 square meters, and is penetrated by seven doors, spread over the three facades of the mosque, and the door overlooking the mosque’s yard is the main door.

The prayer hall includes sixty columns, dominated by a square or rectangular geometry. The most important thing in the design of the columns are the pillars of the qibla wall, and the pillars of the tiles that overlook the courtyard (sahn), which are polygonal columns up to twelve sides.

"Al Muhammadi Mosque" includes a group of chandeliers, each one of which weighs more than three tons, and the mosque can accommodate more than six thousand worshipers.

"Al Muhammadi Mosque" was exposed to the erosion of some of its sides, so the Ministry of (Awqaf) Endowments and Islamic Affairs restored and repaired its roof, and the water and electricity network was renewed in 2007.

The courtyard (sahn) of the Muhammadi Mosque is reminiscent of Andalusian mosques, as its area is vast, reaching 900 square meters, with a large marble fountain in the center. On both sides of the courtyard, there are two fountains, each one shaded by a dome with wonderful motifs on gypsum and wood, which gives those who perform ablution a special spiritual space in which the sound of water dominates.

Resources:

the Ministry of (Awqaf) Endowments and Islamic Affairs Website

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