King Hussein Mosque, Amman

The King Hussein Bin Talal Mosque, commonly known as the King Hussein Mosque, is the largest mosque in Jordan, covering 60,000 square meters. It should not be confused with the older Grand Al-Husseini Mosque, built in 1924 in Downtown Amman. This mosque blends modernity with traditional Islamic design, featuring prominent inscriptions on its walls, arches, and floors that reflect the Hashemite commitment to architecture and art.

Constructed in 2005 under the reign of King Abdullah II, the mosque is situated in West Amman’s Dabouq area. Its elevated position offers views of Amman and the Wadi Al-Seer Mountains, making it a visible landmark from various parts of the city.

The mosque has a square shape with four minarets and marble floors. King Abdullah II initiated its construction in late 2005 to honor the late King Hussein, providing space for about 5,500 worshipers. The mosque's total building area is around 8,000 square meters, with parking facilities for 450 vehicles and additional internal roads, pathways, sidewalks, stairways, and landscaped green spaces.

Spanning three levels-the ground floor, the first floor, and a mezzanine-the mosque features an entrance with grand stone arches reaching up to ten meters high. Its stone facades are adorned with Islamic patterns and inscriptions. The main dome, standing 31 meters tall, is surrounded by arches and smaller domes. The external prayer hall is covered with multiple domes made from reinforced concrete, complemented by appropriate ablution and water facilities.

The mezzanine floor, situated between the inner and outer prayer halls, includes two dedicated prayer rooms for women, each with its own ablution area. The mosque’s mihrab is a notable Islamic artwork crafted from pure walnut and oak wood using a traditional “interlock” technique that avoids adhesives or metal fasteners-a method not used for over 200 years.