Masjid al-Ijabah: The Mosque of the Answered Prayer in Madina

Masjid al-Ijabah, also known as Masjid Bani Muawiyah, marks the spot where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ made a long supplication after praying two rak’ahs, asking Allah for three things. This guide covers the history behind its name, what the hadith actually says, and how to plan a respectful visit.

Masjid al-Ijabah: Quick Answer

Masjid al-Ijabah, meaning “Mosque of the Answering,” is a small historic mosque in Madina, roughly 580 meters northeast of Masjid an-Nabawi, near Jannat al-Baqi. It was originally known as Masjid Bani Muawiyah, named after the district where it stood, and takes its current name from an event recorded in Sahih Muslim, in which the Prophet ﷺ prayed there and made three supplications, two of which were granted.

Note that a separate mosque also called Masjid al-Ijabah exists in Makkah, connected to a different event (Mubahalah). This guide covers the Madina site specifically.

The Hadith of the Three Duas

According to Sahih Muslim, narrated by Amir bin Sa’d on the authority of his father Sa’d bin Abi Waqqas (RA), the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ passed by the Mosque of Banu Mu’awiyah while returning from al-Aliyah, entered, and prayed two rak’ahs with his companions, followed by a long supplication. He ﷺ then told his companions he had asked Allah for three things:

This account is why the mosque came to be called Masjid al-Ijabah, and it remains a widely referenced hadith on both divine mercy and the ongoing reality of division within the Muslim community.

Want the full hadith text and its explanation? See our dedicated The Hadith of the Three Duas at Masjid al-Ijabah guide

Is It Recommended to Make Dua at Masjid al-Ijabah?

Many pilgrims visit Masjid al-Ijabah specifically to make dua, given its connection to this hadith. It’s worth being clear about what this means: the mosque’s name reflects a specific historical event involving the Prophet’s ﷺ own supplication, not a promise that dua made at this location is guaranteed acceptance. Visiting with sincerity and reflecting on the hadith is meaningful, but pilgrims should be careful not to treat the location itself as holding special power beyond what Islamic teaching establishes about sincere dua anywhere.

For a fuller look at scholarly views on this and how to approach the visit correctly, see our dedicated Making Dua at Masjid al-Ijabah: What Scholars Say guide

Planning Your Visit

Located near Jannat al-Baqi, roughly 580 meters from Masjid an-Nabawi, making it easy to combine with a central Madina Ziyarat visit.
Check current access status before you go. The mosque has undergone restoration and construction work at various points, which can affect visiting access.
Visit with a reflective mindset, given the significance of the hadith connected to this site.
Confirm current prayer timings and opening hours, since these can vary.

For GPS coordinates and current directions, see our Location & Directions guide. For current opening hours and access rules, see our Visiting Rules & Prayer Timings guide.

Masjid al-Ijabah vs Masjid Quba

Both Masjid al-Ijabah and Masjid Quba sit along a similar route from central Madina, and pilgrims sometimes combine visits to both, along with other nearby historic mosques, as part of a broader walking or driving Ziyarat. See our Masjid al-Ijabah vs Masjid Quba guide for a comparison and suggested route for visiting both.

Important Things to Know Before Visiting

This is an active or historically preserved mosque, so dress and behave respectfully, as at any place of worship.
Confirm current construction or access status before visiting, since the site has been under restoration at various points.
Don't treat a visit here as a guarantee of accepted dua. Approach it with sincerity and reflection, in line with the hadith's actual meaning.
Combine with nearby central Madina sites, given its proximity to Jannat al-Baqi.

Religious & Historical Context

Religious significance

The hadith of the three duas is established through Sahih Muslim, giving Masjid al-Ijabah a well-documented religious basis. The mosque’s significance lies in this specific historical event, not in any claim of special power attached to the location itself.

Historical significance

Originally known as Masjid Bani Muawiyah, named after the district where it stood, the mosque’s renaming reflects how this particular event became closely tied to its identity over time.

Visitor information

This guide focuses on practical visiting details. For deeper scholarly explanation of the hadith, the third dua’s meaning, or related religious questions, pilgrims should refer to a qualified source.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Masjid al-Ijabah?

Masjid al-Ijabah, meaning “Mosque of the Answering,” is a mosque in Madina where, according to Sahih Muslim, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ made three supplications, two of which were granted.

Why is it called the Mosque of the Answered Prayer?

It’s named for the hadith recording the Prophet’s ﷺ three requests to Allah at this site, two of which were granted and one of which was not.

What dua did the Prophet ﷺ make at Masjid al-Ijabah?

He ﷺ asked that his ummah not be destroyed by famine (granted), not be destroyed by drowning or flood (granted), and not turn against itself in internal conflict (not granted).

Why did the Prophet ﷺ only get two of three requests granted?

The hadith records this as Allah’s decision, and scholars have offered various reflections on its meaning regarding the ongoing reality of division within the Muslim community. See our dedicated guide for further explanation.

Where is Masjid al-Ijabah located in Madina?

It is located roughly 580 meters northeast of Masjid an-Nabawi, near Jannat al-Baqi, along As-Sittin Street.

Is Masjid al-Ijabah the same as the one in Makkah?

No, there is a separate mosque of the same name in Makkah, connected to a different historical event (Mubahalah). This guide covers the Madina site specifically.

Is Masjid al-Ijabah open for prayer today?

The mosque has undergone restoration and construction work at various points, which can affect access. Check our Visiting Rules & Prayer Timings guide for current status.

Is it recommended to make dua at Masjid al-Ijabah specifically?

Visiting with sincerity and reflecting on the hadith is meaningful, but pilgrims should avoid treating the location as guaranteeing accepted dua. See our dedicated guide for a fuller scholarly perspective.

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