Al-Azhar Mosque

History of Al-Azhar Mosque

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Al-Azhar Mosque is simply one of a kind, as there is no one like it in the world. In 970 A.D., the Islamic Shi’ite Dynasty, the Fatimids that ruled Egypt from the 10th to 12th centuries, constructed the mosque as a place of worship and research in Islamic studies. The mosque’s main purpose was to spread Shi’ite beliefs to the Arabian community and maybe the entire world. But despite that, all the Sunni and Shi’i students put their differences aside and worked together to create something extraordinary, The mosque is a true symbol of pluralism and the only regulating authority on Islamic theology in the entire world.

Interesting Facts About Al-Azhar Mosque

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Components of Al-Azhar Mosque Al-Azhar mosque was named Al Azhar after the Prophet Muhammed’s daughter, Fatimah al-Zahraa. It was designated for the Shi’a Fatimid congregation and later, in 988 A.D. it was turned into a university, as it became the world’s second-oldest educational institution. The university was one of the world’s preeminent centers of learning, drawing students from Europe and all over the Islamic empire. It started with 37 scholars who worked in religious teachings but nowadays they are hands-on in every field of study,

from foreign languages and literature to all different fields of science. The university went through a lot over time, in 1171 A.D. it was closed for nearly 100 years by the Ayyubid ruler when the Egyptians started practicing and teaching Sunni teachings, but in 1266 A.D. it was reopened by Mamluk Sultan Al-Zaher Baybars and teachings were replaced with Sunni theology.

The architecture of Al-Azhar Mosque

it’s known to be a harmonious blend of architectural styles, as it was rebuilt, enlarged, and redesigned over more than 1000 years and various modifications and additions were made to the mosque throughout its long history. It holds five majestic Migrates, three of which were built in 1340, 1469, and 1510, a large prayer area,

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religious and non-religious schools and is famous for its breathtakingly beautiful marble central court. it was at the center of the French opposition against the French forces in the late half of the 18th century because, more than a house of worship or education, it was a symbol of enlightenment and righteousness.

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