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The History of Aghas in Madinah Munawwarah

Edited by IlmGate The history of Aghas — people dedicated to the service of the Two Holy Mosques — goes back hundreds of years. Although there are only about 10 left at the Prophet’s صلى الله عليه وسلم Mosque in Madinah Munawwarah, studies have shown that the Aghas have existed in the Grand Mosque in Makkah Mukarramah and the Prophet’s صلى الله عليه وسلم Mosque in Madinah Munawwarah for centuries. Different studies have discussed their appearances, clothing, whether they were married, their salaries, duties and social status, but a lack of translation of historic documents has kept such details a mystery,…