Sky Musalla; Guinness World Record for Highest Prayer Room Within a Skybridge.
The Sky Mussallah at Address Jabal Omar Makkah is a special prayer room high up in the sky, about 483 meters above sea level. It’s known for being the highest prayer room on a skybridge, according to Guinness World Records. From there, you can see amazing views of Al-Masjid Al-Haram and the Holy Kaaba. It’s a peaceful place where people can pray and reflect, while also enjoying the stunning scenery of Makkah from above.
Right as it opened, the new prayer room was awarded a Guinness World Record for “Highest Prayer Room Within a Skybridge”.
The new Makkah prayer room hangs high above in the sky, and is fittingly called Sky Mussallah. It’s located in Address Jabal Omar Makkah.
Sky Mussallah location
Sky Musalla hotel- Makkah : Jabal Omar Makkah Hotel
Jabal Omar Makkah offers a unique and privileged location, as the revered Al-Masjid Al-Haram is conveniently accessible with just a brief 7-minute walk from the hotel premises.
This esteemed hotel serves as a sanctuary, hosting the world’s highest prayer room that presents an unrivalled vantage point with panoramic views of the Holy Kaaba, Al Masjid Al Haram, and the surrounding sacred landscapes. Designed to accommodate up to 520 individuals, this prayer space within the hotel not only provides a tranquil setting for spiritual contemplation but also elevates the overall experience by offering breathtaking vistas of the holiest sites in Makkah.
Rising 483 metres above sea level, it’s located in the interconnecting bridge that links the Address Jabal Omar Makkah hotel’s twin towers across floors 36, 37 and 38.
You must be staying at the hotel to access Sky Mussallah.
What is the difference between Masjid and Musallah?
The main difference between a mosque (masjid) and a Mussallah is their size, formality, and location. A mosque typically refers to a larger, more formal place of worship for Muslims, often with designated areas for prayer, ablution facilities, and community gatherings. These are commonly found in neighbourhoods and serve as focal points for Muslim communities.
On the other hand, a Mussallah, including the Sky Mussallah at Address Jabal Omar Makkah, is a smaller, informal prayer space. Mussallahs can be located in various places such as offices, shopping malls, or hotels, providing convenient spaces for prayer. While mosques usually have a designated Imam (prayer leader) and conduct regular congregational prayers, Mussallahs like the Sky Mussallah offer flexible prayer arrangements and may not always have a designated Imam or fixed prayer times.
Sky Musalla photos
Spanning 550 square metres, with a capacity to hold 520 people, the prayer space will offer all visitors a breathtaking bird’s-eye view of the holy sights of Makkah, which include the Holy Kaaba and Masjid al Haram.
The interiors of the prayer room will merge Arabic and contemporary interior design, with Arabic calligraphy adorning the walls, the strokes inscribing the different “Names of God in Islam” such as Al Muqaddim (The Advancer) and Al Mani (The Shielder and Protector). Arabic letters and verses of theHoly Quranwill also be on the pillars and walls.
Credit- Jabal Omar Makkah hotel and timeoutRiyadh
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