AZAN from Suleymaniye Mosque the historical Hagia Sophia

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One of our beloved Sufi brother send us a mobile video from the Suleymaniye Mosque located in Istanbul. It has a long and valuable history as its previous name Hagia Sophia. Istanbul’s, as well as the World’s one of most visited sights.

Unfortunately we failed to process his video. Therefore, we have embedded another AZAN video to show him our love and respect.

Here is some historical facts from its timeline:

• The name “Hagia Sophia” means “Holly Wisdom” in Greek.
• First built in 325 AD, collapsed 2 times and rebuilt 3 times.
• Built in the year 532 AD, as the world’s largest place of worship.
• Converted to a mosque after Ottoman Empire’s conquest of Istanbul in 1453.
• Converted to a museum in 1935.
• A decree on 10th of July 2020 to formally declare the Hagia Sophia as a mosque.
• Declared as one of the world’s greatest architectural works.
• Accepted as the 8th wonder of the world.

Ottoman’s Period

After the conquest of Istanbul, Fatih Sultan Mehmed was converted the church into a mosque. Hagia Sophia than was used as a mosque for 482 years.

During the Ottoman Empire, the sultans gave Hagia Sophia a special value. Every effort has been made to protect and sustain Hagia Sophia, the symbol of the conquest.

Ayasofya Mosque Foundation was established by Fatih Sultan Mehmet.

The first minaret, pulpit and altar of Hagia Sophia was built with order of Fatih Sultan Mehmed. He also added a madrasah and library to the place where the building is located.

Sultan Beyazit II (1481-1512) added a mihrab of white marble and a minaret in the northeast corner.

Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent (1520-1566) presented the two lamps he brought from Hungary to Hagia Sophia.

During the period of Sultan Selim II (1566-1574), external retaining structures were added and strengthened by the famous Ottoman Architect Sinan to strengthen Hagia Sophia.

Sinan also made the dome extremely durable by feeding the gaps between the piers carrying the dome of Hagia Sophia and the side walls with arches.

Period of the Turkish Republic

After the establishment of the Republic of Turkey, Hagia Sophia was closed due to restoration work between 1930-1935.

In 1935, with the order of Ataturk, the founder of the Turkish Republic, and the decision of the Council of Ministers, Hagia Sophia was converted into a museum.

Hagia Sophia declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.

The part of the Hagia Sophia (named Hunkar Pavilion) was opened for prayers for the first time in October 2016, by the Presidency of Religious Affairs.

Finally a decree on 10th of July 2020 to formally declare the Hagia Sophia as a mosque, after Turkey’s administrative court annulled a 1934-dated decision that paved the way for the use of Hagia Sophia as a museum.

First prayer was held in Friday 24, July 2020.

Finally a decree on 10th of July 2020 to formally declare the Hagia Sophia as a mosque, after Turkey’s administrative court annulled a 1934-dated decision that paved the way for the use of Hagia Sophia as a museum.

First prayer was held in Friday 24, July 2020.

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