The Sayyid Yahya Murtuza mosque () is a historical former
mosque
A mosque ( ), also called a masjid ( ), is a place of worship for Muslims. The term usually refers to a covered building, but can be any place where Salah, Islamic prayers are performed; such as an outdoor courtyard.
Originally, mosques were si ...
, located on Asaf Zeynalli street, in the
Old City of
Baku
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, in
Azerbaijan
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. Completed in the 17th century, the building was registered as a national architectural monument by the decision of the
Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated August 2, 2001, No. 132.
History
Located on the medieval caravan trade route, the former mosque was built in the early 17th century. It was built on own expenses of Sayyid Yahya Murtuza, who was one of the most influential personalities of his era. He acted as a religious clergyman figure in the mosque. He was buried in the courtyard of the mosque after his death. At present, his grave is located next to the entrance door of the former mosque.
The former mosque operated as a carpenter workshop during the Azerbaijan SSR period.
After the 1990s, the mosque became a part of
Icheri Sheher Juma Mosque. Currently, the Hazrat Mohammed mosque religious community operates in the mosque.
The former mosque is square shaped in the plan and has a central dome and no minaret. On the south wall there is a
stalactic tiered
mihrab
''Mihrab'' (, ', pl. ') is a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the ''qibla'', the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca towards which Muslims should face when praying. The wall in which a ''mihrab'' appears is thus the "''qibla'' wall".
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.
Gallery
Həzrəti Əli məscidi.JPG,
Həzrəti Əli məscidi (1).JPG,
Small mosque -Old City Baku Azerbaijan 18th century.jpg,
Hazrat Ali mosque 3.jpg,
Həzrət Əli məscidinin interyeri.JPG,
See also
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Islam in Azerbaijan
Islam is the majority religion in Azerbaijan, but the country is considered to be the most secular in the Muslim world. Various reports have estimated 97.3% (CIA, 2020) or 99.2% (Pew Research Center, 2006) of the population identifying as M ...
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List of mosques in Azerbaijan
This is a list of mosques in Azerbaijan.
See also
* List of mosques in Asia
* List of mosques in Baku
References
External links
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List of mosques in Baku
This is a list of notable mosques in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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References
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17th-century mosques in the Ottoman Empire
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Mosques in Baku
Museums in Azerbaijan
Mosques preserved as museums