Ibrahim El Desouki Mosque Explained

Sidi Ibrahim El Desouki Mosque
Native Name:مسجد سيدي إبراهيم الدسوقي
Map Type:Egypt
Map Size:250px
Map Relief:yes
Coordinates:31.1285°N 30.6463°W
Religious Affiliation:Islam
Location:Desouk, Kafr El Sheikh, Egypt
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Architecture Type:Mosque
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The Sidi Ibrahim El Desouki Mosque, (Arabic: مسجد سيدي إبراهيم الدسوقي) is a mosque and shrine complex in Desouk, Egypt. The name of this mosque is derived from the Sufi mystic and Ash'ari scholar Ibrahim al-Dasuqi, who is buried in the shrine of the building alongside his brother, Sharaf al-Din Musa. The mosque is also one of the oldest mosques in Egypt, being built during the Mamluk era.[1]

History

The original structure dates back to the Mamluk era, and it was originally a small mosque that included a khanqah for Ibrahim al-Dasuqi, which was built next to it on the orders of Sultan Qalawun. When Al-Dasuqi died, he was buried in the khanqah,[2] and later on, his brother Sharaf al-Din was buried next to him. During the reign of Sultan Qaytbay, the mosque was expanded while the khanqah was demolished and turned into a new shrine for the Sufis.[2]

During the reign of Tewfik Pasha as Khedive, the mosque was restored and it was almost entirely rebuilt.[2] In 2018, the mosque was renovated by the Arab Contractors, an Egyptian regional construction contract company.

Architecture

The mosque is divided into two wings, which are gender segregated; a wing for men, and a wing for women. The mosque has two buildings on an area of 600 square metres, which is separated by the shrine building containing the tomb of Ibrahim al-Dasuqi and his brother Sharaf al-Din Musa.[3] The mosque has four minarets and one large dome. There are eleven main doors on all sides, and there is also a lounge for special visitors. A large Islamic library is present as well.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. https://www.almasryalyoum.com/news/details/2799116
  2. https://www.almasryalyoum.com/news/details/2799120
  3. Web site: ترميم مسجد "سيدي إبراهيم الدسوقي" بالدقهلية المقاولون العرب . ar . 2023-11-11 . www.arabcont.com.