10 Oldest Mosques in the World

1. Quba Mosque, Saudi Arabia 
First Built: 622 

 
Quba Mosque, Saudi Arabia 

The designation of the oldest mosque in the world requires careful use of definitions, and must be divided into two parts, the oldest in the sense of oldest surviving building, and the oldest in the sense of oldest mosque congregation. Even here, there is the distinction between old mosque buildings that have been in continuous use as mosques, and those that have been converted to other purposes; and between buildings that have been in continuous use as mosques and those that were shuttered for many decades. In terms of congregations, they are distinguished between early established congregations that have been in continuous existence, and earlycongregations that ceased to exist (wikipedia). 

2. Al-Masjid al-Nabawi, Saudi Arabia 
First Built: 622 

 
Al-Masjid al-Nabawi, Saudi Arabia 

3. Masjid al-Qiblatain, Saudi Arabia 
First Built: 623 

 
Masjid al-Qiblatain, Saudi Arabia 

4. Jawatha Mosque, Saudi Arabia 
First Built: 629 

 
Jawatha Mosque, Saudi Arabia 

5. Masjid al-Haram, Saudi Arabia 
First Built: 638 

 
Masjid al-Haram, Saudi Arabia 

6. Great Mosque of Kufa, Iraq 
First Built: 639 

 
Great Mosque of Kufa, Iraq 

7. Mosque of Uqba, Tunisia 
First Built: 670 

 
Mosque of Uqba, Tunisia 

8. Imam Hussain Mosque, Iraq 
First Built: 680 

 
Imam Hussain Mosque, Iraq 

9. Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem 
First Built: 705 

 
Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem 

10. Al-Zaytuna Mosque, Tunisia 
First Built: 709 

 
Al-Zaytuna Mosque, Tunisia

Top 10 Healthiest Fruits

1. Strawberries 

Strawberries have a high level of ellagic acid and anthocyanins, and are rich in vitamin C (95 mg per cup) and fiber (3.8 grams per cup). 

 

Fruits provide many vitamins and carbohydrates to nourish the body and also to add variety to the diet. Apples are a great source of vitamin C, prevents the growth of harmful bacteria and help to fight cancer. Bananas are useful for problems such as constipation and diarrhea. Blueberries have a number of health benefits including anti-cancer, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. Mango are other sources of vitamin C. Research has also indicated that these fruits are beneficial for arthritis and other anti-inflammatory conditions because they have a cooling effect on the body. Here are top ten healthiest fruit to keep you fresh, healthy and full of life. 



2. Apples 

An apple has 3 grams fiber help you reach the 20 g fiber per day to meet 30 g. High-fiber diets can lower risk of cardiovascular disease 

 

3. Banana 

Bananas are a great source of potassium, an important role in heart health and muscle function plays. Plus each has 2 grams fiber. 

 

4. Blackberries 

This fruit has a whopping 10 grams of fiber in one cup. 

 

5. Cherries 

A good source of perillyl alcohol, which helps prevent cancer in animals. Heart-protective anthocyanins give cherries their color. 

 

6. Blueberries 

Blueberries help prevent and treat bladder infections by making it difficult for bacteria to the urinary tract walls. 

 

7. Mangos 

A single mango has enough beta-carotene to cover your RDA for vitamin A, while racking up 57 mg of vitamin C. 

 

8. Oranges Fruit 

An orange offers an impressive 50 mg to 70 mg vitamin C, 40 mcg folate and 52 mg of calcium. 

 

9. Purple grapes 

Offer three cardiac monitoring compounds: flavonoids, anthocyanins and resveratrol (green grapes are not rich in them) 

 

10. Raspberries 

Packed with 8 grams of fiber per cup, they also have vitamin C, ellagic acid and anthocyanins. 

 

This is a guest post by Phil Kim blogs about health and wellness and conducts research in the philosophy of Mr. Ilchi Lee.