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مسجد الإمام محسن

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مسجد الإمام محسن
مسجد الإمام محسن

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About Al-Imam Muhsin Masjid

Located in the al-Shifāʾ quarter of Old Mosul, near Bash Tapia Castle and opposite the former shrine of Imam Yahya Abu al-Qasim, this historic site originally formed part of al-Madrasah al-Nuriyyah, an important religious school established during the Atabeg period in the late sixth or early seventh century AH. A chamber within the complex later became known as the Mashhad of Imam Muhsin, traditionally associated with Muhsin ibn Sayyiduna ʿAli ibn Abi Talib and Sayyidah Fatimah al-Zahra (RA). However, no reliable historical evidence confirms that he was buried in Mosul, so the site is best described as a commemorative shrine traditionally attributed to him rather than his authenticated grave. The complex later developed into a functioning mosque, suffered major damage during the conflict in Mosul, and was subsequently restored; medieval marblework and a historic mihrab were rediscovered during the reconstruction.

Key facts

Name
Al-Imam Muhsin Masjid
Type
General
City
Mosul
Country
Iraq
Address
AlImam Mohsin Mosque, Al-Mausil, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq
Coordinates
36.3532655, 43.1223183
Last updated
2026-10-19

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