Masjid Mutah Jordan Karak

Mu'tah is a town in Karak Governorate in Jordan. Mutah University is located in the city. In Islamic tradition, it is known for the Battle of Mu'tah in 629 CE, the first military engagement between the Arab Muslims under Muhammad and the Byzantine Empire. Mausolea were built nearby for some of those fallen in said battle, namely Ja'far ibn Abi Talib, 'Abd A…
Mu'tah is a town in Karak Governorate in Jordan. Mutah University is located in the city. In Islamic tradition, it is known for the Battle of Mu'tah in 629 CE, the first military engagement between the Arab Muslims under Muhammad and the Byzantine Empire. Mausolea were built nearby for some of those fallen in said battle, namely Ja'far ibn Abi Talib, 'Abd Allah ibn Rawahah, and Zayd ibn Harithah.
  • Elevation: 820 m (2,690 ft)
  • Grid position: 216/055
  • Country: Jordan
  • Province: Karak Governorate
  • Area code: +(962)2
  • Time zone: GMT +2

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