Английская Википедия:Daraj Quarter
Al-Daraj or Haraat al-Daraj (Шаблон:Lang-ar) is the densely populated northwestern quarter of Gaza's Old City.[1][2] Its name translates as "Quarter of the Steps."[3] Situated on an oblong hill about Шаблон:Convert above sea level and higher than any other area in the city, al-Daraj likely received its name either from stairs that once led to it or from the feeling of climbing steps when attempting to reach the neighborhood. It is also referred to as the "Muslim Quarter" and contains several mosques and other Muslim edifices. Among them are the city's largest mosque, the Great Omari Mosque, as well as the al-Sayed Hashem Mosque, the Sheikh Zakariya Mosque, the Sheikh Faraj Mosque and Madrasa al-Zahrah.[1] Al-Daraj is separated from the southern Zaytun Quarter by Omar Mukhtar Street.[4]
It is the oldest populated area of the city, being built over the site of ancient Gaza.[5] The remnants of the city's ancient past are visible in many of the neighborhood's stone houses where marble columns and slabs have been reused as building materials. According to Ottoman tax records, al-Daraj was a relatively large neighborhood in 1525, with 141 households. Containing Qasr al-Basha, it was the seat of power for the provincial governors of Gaza and much of Palestine during Mamluk and Ottoman rule over the city by at least the 17th century.[1] At the end of the 19th century, it was called Haret ed-Deredj.[6]
Historical Significance of Al-Daraj within Islamic History
Hashim ibn Abd Manaf and the Sayed al-Hashim Mosque
Al-Daraj holds a place in Islamic history as the final resting place of Hashim ibn Abd Manaf, the revered great-grandfather of the Prophet Muhammad. Hashim, the third Major Chief Leader of the Quraysh tribe of Mecca,[7] passed away in Gaza in 497 CE while traveling on a trade journey. The Sayed al-Hashim Mosque, built around the 12th century, marks his gravesite.[8] Its name serves as an homage to Hashim and his descendant, the Prophet Muhammad. This historical landmark offers a tangible connection to the early generations of Muslims and underscores Gaza's significance within the context of Islamic heritage.
Additionally, this historical significance of Hashim ibn Abd Manaf's burial site in Al-Daraj contributes to one of Gaza's names, "غزة هاشم" (Ghazzat Hashim), literally translating to "Hashim's Gaza."[9] This designation not only honors Hashim's legacy but also reflects the deep-rooted Islamic heritage embedded within the city.
See also
- Palestine
- Gaza
- Islam
- Al-Daraji
- Israeli–Palestinian conflict
- Great Mosque of Gaza
- Daraj Tuffah
- Daraj Media
References
Bibliography
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- ↑ 1,0 1,1 1,2 Sharon, 2009, p. 29
- ↑ Roy, 2011, p. 40
- ↑ Meyer, 1907, p. 108
- ↑ Sharon, 2009, p. 30
- ↑ Cohen and Lewis, 1978, pp. 117-119; cited in Sharon, 2009, p. 62
- ↑ Guérin, 1884, p. 251; cited in Cohen and Lewis, 1978, pp. 119
- ↑ https://www.al-islam.org/file/family-tree-early-muslim-leaders-tribe-quraysh
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite magazine
- ↑ https://www.alghad.tv/%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B0%D8%A7-%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%B1%D9%81-%D8%B9%D9%86-%D8%BA%D8%B2%D8%A9-%D9%87%D8%A7%D8%B4%D9%85%D8%9F/
