One of the world’s most well-known places of worship, the Imam Hussein Mosque, has a copy of the oldest full version of the Holy Quran. It is also near the Khan Khalili Bazaar, which is a popular tourist spot not only for Muslims but for people from all over the world. The Al Hussein Mosque in Cairo, Egypt, is one of the most critical places for Muslims worldwide.

 

Location:

The important Imam Hussein Mosque is in Cairo, Egypt. Old Cairo, or Islamic Cairo, is near the city’s business district and next to Khan al-Khalili. Cairo’s Al-Hussein Mosque is a significant place of worship for Muslims, and it it was built in 1154 when the Fatimid Caliphate was in power.

In this area, you can see several mosques built in the 14th century and the famous Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, which has always been a market. These two places are among the most visited in the world. The mosque is home to many historical items, including the oldest copy of the Holy Quran that is still around.

 

information about Al-Hussein Mosque

Even though the Husseini Mosque has red columns and minarets in the style of the Ottomans, it was built in the Gothic style. Their cylinder shape is emphasized by ends that are rounded and narrow. On the western side, there is a slab for ablution rituals. On the tribal side, there are three doorways and a door. There is an entrance on the eastern side where the tribes live.

The mosque comprises five sets of arches that rest on columns made of marble. Part of the mosque’s beautiful modesty comes from the elements and pcoloredieces of marble that have been replaced with ceramic. A wooden pulpit was built in 1311 AH, which is about the same as 1893 CE. It’s nearby and has doors that lead to the bathroom and the dome.

The largest candlestick in the whole Arab world is inside the mosque. Since it’s made of crystal, it could weigh as much as five tonnes. The edges are made of pure gold, and the columns are made of silver.

The Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussein bin Ali bin Abi Talib. He is also called Hussein. He was born in Medina in the fourth year of the Hijri. During his childhood, he learned how to be a prophet.

He and his family told where Husayn’s head was at the Shrine of Husayn in Cairo on the day of Ashura in 61 A.H., 1154 C.E. after it had been brought there from Ashkelon. At the time, people had different thoughts about his home.

Ras al-Hussein was buried in Damascus, Al-Raqqa, Ashkelon, Cairo, Karbala, and Medina. This is why these places have the names they do now.

Most of the Husayni stage has been destroyed. It was built in 549 AH to hold al-Hussein ibn Ali ibn Abi Talib’s head after being cut off. Only the square base of a minaret, made at the end of the Ayyubid period in 634 AH, stands above the entrance.

Prince Abdul-Rahman was in charge of fixing up Ktkhdu in 1175, which included rebuilding the theatre and putting a dome on the tomb. Inside the dome, some ornaments were brightly colored and gilded.

As soon as Khedive Ismail took over in Egypt, he had the mosque enlarged and fixed up. Everything was finished by 1290, except for the minaret, which wasn’t completed until 1295 AH.

One of the most striking parts of Husseini’s design is the beautiful wooden mausoleum that sits under the coffee area in the center of the dome.

In 1939 C.E., Egypt’s King Farouk I ordered to repair of and marble of the cathedral floor. So, when it was found and studied, the Ministry of Antiquities took the chance to make sure it was confirmed by taking this sarcophagus away and fixing it up before sending it to the Arab House of Antiquities.

On both sides, it is made with teak wood from East India. With Kufic lines and decorated copies, the front and sides are divided into rectangles, while the back is divided into triangles. There is writing on the picture frames. These rectangles are set up in various geometric patterns, and inserts with intricate flower patterns are placed at different points to make them look like they belong.

 

It would be helpful to know this:

People who go to the Al Hussein Mosque are asked to dress in respectful religious events. This means that women should cover their hair. In mosques, everyone is expected to do this.

 

Travel to the Al Hussein Mosque:

Some of our Cairo tour packages include a visit to this mosque but are not included in others. On the other hand, it’s easy to fit into almost any schedule.

In other words, we can easily add this mosque to your tour if you want to see it, but it’s not on your ideal schedule. All you have to do is ask for what you want.

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