Muhammad Bek Abu El Dahab Complex
Also known as: Muhammad Bek Abu El Dahab Complex
mosque in Egypt
Key facts
- Built
- 1774
- Foundation/Institution
- Ebü'z-Zeheb
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Overview
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The Muhammad Bey Abu al-Dhahab Complex, also known as the Mosque of Abu al-Dhahab, consists of a mosque, a madrasa and a tekke (takiya). It stands opposite the Al-Azhar Mosque and is regarded as a notable example of Egyptian-Ottoman architecture. The complex forms part of a World Heritage Site. It was commissioned by the emir Muhammad Bey, known as Abu al-Dhahab.
History
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Construction began in 1187 AH (1773) and was completed in 1188 AH (1774). The founder, Muhammad Bey, was a follower of Ali Bey al-Kabir, one of the emirs of Egypt. Ali Bey had bought him in 1761 (1175 AH) and later granted him the rank of emir.
The name Abu al-Dhahab means "father of gold". According to the account, he earned it because he scattered gold among the poor on his way home after being invested with a robe of honour at the Citadel. His standing grew quickly, and he eventually held the emirate of Egypt alone.
From Wikipedia
The Mosque of Abu al-Dhahab (Arabic: مسجد أبو الذهب) is a mosque located in Islamic Cairo, Egypt, adjacent to the Al-Azhar Mosque. It is a notable example of Egyptian-Ottoman architecture.
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Sources
Wikipedia (ar): https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D9%85%D8%AC%D9%85%D9%88%D8%B9%D8%A9_%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AF_%D8%A8%D9%83_%D8%A3%D8%A8%D9%8A_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B0%D9%87%D8%A8
Wikipedia (en): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosque_of_Abu_al-Dhahab
Wikipedia (id): https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masjid_Abu_al-Dhahab
Wikipedia (ur): https://ur.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AC%D8%AF_%D8%A7%D8%A8%D9%88_%D8%B0%DB%81%D8%A8