Masjid Aisha

Masjid Aisha at Tan'im — the closest miqat to the Haram, where pilgrims staying in Makkah put on ihram for another Umrah.

• Where: about 5.6 km from Masjid al-Haram in a straight line, on its north-west side (21.46770, 39.80137)
• City: Makkah

History

During the Farewell Pilgrimage (10 AH / 632 CE), Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) could not complete her own Umrah before Hajj. The Prophet ﷺ sent her with her brother Abdur-Rahman ibn Abi Bakr to the edge of the sanctuary at Tan'im to enter ihram and perform Umrah after Hajj. The mosque that marks the spot has carried her name ever since.

The present mosque, about 7 km from the Haram on the road to Madinah, was rebuilt in the 1980s with ablution halls and large courtyards to handle the constant flow of pilgrims.

What to do there

• Perform ghusl or wudu at the mosque, put on ihram (men: the two white sheets), pray two rak'ahs, then make the intention for Umrah and recite the Talbiyah.
• Return to the Haram by taxi or bus and begin Tawaf.

Tips for pilgrims

• Taxis wait at the mosque; agree the fare before getting in (a short trip, but prices rise during Ramadan).
• Buses marked "Tan'im / Aisha" leave from near the Haram and are the cheapest option.
• Scholars differ on repeating Umrah on the same trip; follow the guidance of your group's scholar.

Nearby places

• Masjid al-Haram — 5.6 km away
• Haramain Railway Station (Makkah) — 5.6 km away
• Kaaba — 5.6 km away
• Abraj Al Bait — 6.0 km away

Sources

• Wikipedia: Masjid Aisha

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Text by the UmrahMap content team from the sources listed; updated 2026-09-25. This text is still being reviewed by scholars. Visiting rules and opening hours can change — check locally.

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