Located in the Old Town of Jeddah, the Al-Shafi’i Mosque is a striking example of the history of Islamic architecture in the city. This architectural master piece which dates back to over 1400 years is one of the oldest mosques in the city of Jeddah. The historical importance of the place cannot be questioned because some fragments of the mosque belong to the time when the second Caliph, Omar bin Al-Khattab ruled.
The Mosque has architectural features of east and west, Islamic and non Islamic styles. Admire the rectangular layout of the building with an open courtyard in the centre – the architects of thisfacility used the early Islamic architectural direction as the basis for the building’s design. The slightly protruding central part of the mosque with a later-built tall minaret creates a unique view.
Once you enter the mosque, there is no doubt that you will be impressed by the Islamically inspired calmness of the mosque. The minimalist yet beautiful design of the prayer hall with plain whitewashed interiors and mathematical patterns prompts the pious meditation. It is bleak to think about how many generations of faith stand inside the church, praying for their entire lifetimes.
Today, we can see that the Al-Shafi’i Mosque is alive and is still hosting guests from all spheres of life. It is one of the sites where past and spirit can be found intermingling, providing an excellent chance of coming through to the present with a view to appreciating the efficiency of religion.
An Exploration of Time and Belief
Walking through the corridors and halls of the Al-Shafi’i Mosque is rather similar to traveling through the pages of history. They have gathered the layouts and diagrams of mosques and incorporated this one dating from its historical past as an antiquity to the present day as a religious institution.
You are welcome to come to the mosque and feel the peace everywhere to imagine yourself when the mosque was first built to accommodate the people.
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