Mosque and Khanqah of Shaykhu
Also known as: Mosque and Khanqah of Shaykhu
mosque in Egypt
Key facts
- Built
- 1349
- Foundation/Institution
- Şeyhû
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Overview
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The Mosque and Khanqah of Shaykhu is a Mamluk-style religious complex in Egypt. Sources describe the ensemble as comprising a mosque, a basin, a khanqah and a dome. It was founded by Sayf al-Din Shaykhu al-Nasiri, who served as Grand Emir under Sultan an-Nasir Hasan. The mosque interior is noted for its inlay of black glass, wood and marble, and for an unusual stone minbar. The khanqah stands in front of the mosque and has a ceiling with a radiating design, white and blue tiles and Quranic inscriptions. The complex forms part of a World Heritage Site.
History
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The mosque and the khanqah were founded by Sayf al-Din Shaykhu al-Nasiri, Grand Emir during the reign of Sultan an-Nasir Hasan. The mosque was completed in 1349. The khanqah followed a few years later and was completed in 1355.
From Wikipedia
The Mosque and Khanqah of Shaykhu is a mosque and khanqah, located on Saliba Street, in Islamic Cairo, Egypt. Completed in 1349 and 1355 respectively, the mosque and khanqah were founded by Sayf al-Din Shaykhu al-Nasiri, the Grand Emir under the rule of Sultan an-Nasir Hasan.
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Wikipedia (ar): https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D9%85%D8%AC%D9%85%D9%88%D8%B9%D8%A9_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%B1_%D8%B4%D9%8A%D8%AE%D9%88_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%8A_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%B5%D8%B1%D9%8A
Wikipedia (en): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosque_and_Khanqah_of_Shaykhu
Wikipedia (fr): https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complexe_de_l%E2%80%99%C3%A9mir_Shaykhu_al-Umari
Wikipedia (ur): https://ur.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AC%D8%AF_%D9%88_%D8%AE%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%82%D8%A7%DB%81_%D8%B4%DB%8C%D8%AE%D9%88