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The conversion of non-Islamic places of worship into mosques occurred during the life of Muhammad [citation needed] and continued during subsequent Islamic conquests and invasions and under historical Muslim rule. [citation needed] Hindu temples, Jain Temples, churches, synagogues, and Zoroastrian fire temples have been converted into mosques.
It was the second largest mosque in the world after Great Mosque in Makkah from the around 9th century, until the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Istanbul was built in 1588. It had a surface area of 23,400 square metres (2.34 ha) and accommodated an estimated 32,000 to 40,000 worshipers.
Pages in category "Religious buildings and structures converted into mosques" The following 38 pages are in this category, out of 38 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Liaoqiao Village with its 55 per cent of Hui Muslim population in 2013 housed six mosques, featuring Islamic architecture and round domes. However, satellite images show the features were removed ...
This includes all mosques that can also be found in the subcategories. ... Conversion of non-Islamic places of worship into mosques; A. ... a non-profit organization.
For the Varanasi thing, the issue is a disagreement over what the article's scope should be (does "conversion of non-Muslim places of worship into mosques" mean "former temples and churches that became mosques," or also "mosques built on the same ground where other things used to be") - I have one position and I would be delighted if he would ...
She estimates regular attendance at the old mosque went from 300 to 1,500 over 25 years, vastly outgrowing the University Place location. “If the weather’s nice, we had people praying indoors ...
Islamic institutions in the Big Apple are struggling to keep up with the needs of the city's migrant population as an increasing number of asylum seekers come from Muslim-majority African countries.