Sultan Hassan Mosque

Even though it is in the shadow of the Citadel, Sultan Hassan’s Madrassa-Mosque still makes a strong first impression. The building is a big example of Mamluk architecture. In the 1400s, a sultan who was known for spending a lot of money built it. Even though the building was a big deal back then because of how big it was, its stunning and intimidating design is sure to leave a lasting impression on people who see it today.

Sultan Hassan, whose name is on the famous mosque in old Cairo, told prince Muhammad Ibn Babylik Al-Muhassani in 1361 to watch over the building of his mosque and madrasa. The mosque and madrasa were built over the course of four years. When Sultan Hassan left, they were almost done. People think that he was killed. One of the people who helped him, Bashir Al Gamdar, finished the job in the end. Souk Al Khayl, which is also called the Horses’ Market, is where the mosque was. The mosque was mostly made of stone, but some parts were made of brick and had stone on the outside.

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Sultan Al Nasser Mohamed Ibn Qalawun’s father was also called Sultan Al Nasser Mohamed Ibn Qalawun. Sultan Hassan was only 13 years old when he took over as ruler of Egypt twice. The first time was when he was only 13 years old, in the year 1347. When he took away the power of princes and high-ranking officials in 1356, they rebelled again and the army attacked them. People say that he ran away and hid in ancient Cairo until he was found and put in jail. No one has seen or heard from him since then. He had a total of ten boys and six girls.

People think that the Sultan Hassan Mosque is one of the most valuable and important buildings in the Islamic world. The best thing that ancient Islamic Egypt did is the Sultan Hassan Mosque, just like the best thing that ancient Pharaonic Egypt did is the Giza Pyramids. Sultan Hassan, who was the son of the well-known Mamluk Sultan Al Nasser Mohamed Ibn Qalawun, built the city.

But Sultan Hassan is known for more than just its size. People think that the mosque is the most beautiful of all the big mosques in Cairo. It is a big building in the style that was popular in the city at the time. The inside is beautifully decorated, and the towering heights and huge center court make it look very impressive.

The mosque was built like a madrassa, not like other mosques, which are places for people to gather. The building is in the shape of a cross, and each of the four walls of the inner courtyard has four teaching rooms, called iwans. Each iwan represents one of the four main schools of Sunni Islamic theology: Hanafi, Malaki, Hanbal, and Shafi’i. The building could also house up to 500 students, as well as the teachers and other staff needed to run a school of this size.

People think that the Sultan Hassan Mosque is one of the most valuable and important buildings in the Islamic world. The best thing that ancient Islamic Egypt did is the Sultan Hassan Mosque, just like the best thing that ancient Pharaonic Egypt did is the Giza Pyramids. Sultan Hassan, who was the son of the well-known Mamluk Sultan Al Nasser Mohamed Ibn Qalawun, built the city.

But Sultan Hassan is known for more than just its size. People think that the mosque is the most beautiful of all the big mosques in Cairo. It is a big building in the style that was popular in the city at the time. The inside is beautifully decorated, and the towering heights and huge center court make it look very impressive.

The mosque was built like a madrassa, not like other mosques, which are places for people to gather. The building is in the shape of a cross, and each of the four walls of the inner courtyard has four teaching rooms, called iwans. Each iwan represents one of the four main schools of Sunni Islamic theology: Hanafi, Malaki, Hanbal, and Shafi’i. The building could also house up to 500 students, as well as the teachers and other staff needed to run a school of this size.

Sultan Hassan also built a tomb for himself behind the largest of the liens. This tomb faces the direction of prayer (qibla). The mausoleum has a beautiful dome on top, and both the inside and outside are very well decorated. Sultan Hassan died before the mausoleum was finished, so when people prayed, they had to face both his body and Mecca. This plan was strange and caused a lot of debate. But Sultan Hassan died before the mausoleum could be finished, so it is still empty.