Discussion
Ask a question about 'Sheik Karimal Makdum Mosque'
Start a new discussion about 'Sheik Karimal Makdum Mosque'
Answer questions from other users
|
The
Sheik Karimal Makdum Mosque was the first
mosqueA mosque is a place of worship for followers of Islam. The word is likely to have entered the English language through French , from Portuguese , from Spanish , and from Berber , ultimately originating in — . The Arabic word masjid literally means a place of prostration...
established in the Philippines by the
ArabArab people, also known as Arabs , are a panethnicity primarily living in the Arab world, which is located in Western Asia and North Africa. They are identified as such on one or more of genealogical, linguistic, or cultural grounds, with tribal affiliations, and intra-tribal relationships playing...
trader
Makhdum KarimMakhdum Karim was a 14th century Arab trader who brought Islam to the Philippines, in 1380. He established a mosque in Sulu, known as Sheik Karimal Makdum Mosque which is the oldest mosque in the country. There are saying about Makhdum Karim, that he has the power to walk through water , fly, and...
in 1380.
The original mosque is located inside the new building. The burial ground of Sheik Al Makdum is located beside the mosque.
External links